LV Petroleum ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") operates the LV Petroleum mobile application and website
(https://lvpetroleum.net) (the "Service").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
We may collect:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address (if provided)
- Device identifiers (e.g., mobile device ID, IP address)
b. Location Data
- Precise or approximate location (with your permission)
- Used to display nearby gas stations and navigation
Location access is optional, but disabling it may limit app functionality.
c. Camera and Photo Library
- Access to your device camera and photo library (with your permission)
- Used solely so you can choose or capture a profile picture for your account
Photos you select are uploaded to our servers only to display as your profile avatar. We do not access any other images, and we do not scan your photo library.
d. Push Notifications
- Push notification token (with your permission)
- Used to send you notifications such as station updates, account activity, and app announcements
You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.
e. Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- App usage behavior
- Search queries (e.g., fuel stations)
- Device type, OS version
- Crash logs and diagnostics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve the app functionality
- Show nearby gas stations based on your location
- Optimize performance and user experience
- Analyze usage trends
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information with:
- Service Providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, maps APIs like Google Maps)
- Legal Authorities if required by law
- Business Transfers (e.g., merger or acquisition)
4. Third-Party Services
The app may use third-party tools such as:
- Google Maps / location services
- Analytics providers (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics)
These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide the Service
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., California, EU), you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Opt out of data sharing (if applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact: steve@alphaworksagency.com
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data.
However, no system is 100% secure.
8. Children's Privacy
This app is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Permissions
The app may request:
- Location access – to find nearby gas stations
- Camera access – to capture a profile picture
- Photo library access – to choose an existing photo as your profile picture
- Push notifications – to deliver station updates and account activity
- Internet access – to retrieve station data and maps
You can control permissions through your device settings.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted with an updated "Effective Date."
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy: