Privacy Policy for the Lost & Found Project Application
Effective Date: May 2026

Welcome to the Lost & Found Project platform and application ("Lost & Found", "we", "us", or "our"). We are fully committed to protecting your privacy. Safeguarding your personal information is one of our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal information you provide when using our application, website, or any related services concerning reporting lost items or finding misplaced belongings (collectively referred to as the "Services"). By using our Services or providing your information, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Scope of Application
This policy applies to all users of the Lost & Found Project services inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including individuals who use the application to report lost items, publish found belongings, or communicate regarding the recovery of lost property in a safe and organized manner.

Information Collection

First: Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when creating an account, submitting reports for lost or found items, or contacting customer support. This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Location where the item was lost or found
Photos or descriptions of lost or found belongings
Any other information you provide in your profile or while using the Services

Second: Information Collected Automatically
When using the application, we may automatically collect certain information such as:

Device type and operating system
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type (when using the website)
Activity logs within the application, such as reports you publish, searches performed, and interactions with the Services

Third: Information from Third Parties
We may receive additional information from trusted partners or technical service providers to improve user experience and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the Services.

Use of Personal Data
We use the information we collect in order to:

Provide and improve lost and found reporting services.
Facilitate communication between individuals who lost belongings and those who found them.
Customize the user experience and improve matching results between reports.
Comply with applicable Saudi laws and regulations.
Ensure the security of the application, prevent fraud or misuse, and maintain the integrity of the Services.
Send updates, notifications, and alerts related to reports and services.

Data Storage and Transfer
Your personal information is stored and processed securely within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In some cases, data may be transferred to other countries that maintain strict data protection standards. We implement strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or unlawful disclosure.

Compliance with Laws
The Lost & Found Project complies with all Saudi laws related to personal data protection and follows international privacy standards to ensure confidentiality and user trust.

Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You may also withdraw your consent to data processing at any time in accordance with applicable data protection laws in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is processed by the Lost & Found Project, you may contact us via: