Privacy Policy

Orbit is a small-group, real-time video journaling app. This page explains what information Orbit collects, how it's used, and how you can control it.

Information we collect

• Account information. When you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive the name and email address that provider shares with us, and we create an Orbit account tied to a unique account ID. We never see or store your Apple or Google password.
• Profile information. The first name, last name, and username you choose, and a profile photo if you add one.
• Content you create. The short video clips you record or choose from your photo library, and any caption you add to a clip.
• Orbit and friend data. The orbits (small friend groups) you create or join, invite codes, your friend connections, and any reactions you leave on clips.
• Notification data. A device push-notification token, used only to notify you about things like friend requests, someone joining your orbit, or a reaction to your clip.

We do not collect your location, browsing history, or any advertising identifier, and we do not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs of any kind.

How we use your information

We use the information above solely to operate Orbit's core features: compiling your orbit's daily video, showing you your friends' clips, delivering notifications, and keeping your account secure. We do not sell your information, and we do not use it for advertising.

Who can see your content

Your clips, captions, and reactions are visible only to the other members of the same orbit — never to the public or to people outside that orbit. Your profile is visible to friends you've connected with on Orbit.

Where your data is stored

Orbit is built on Google Firebase (Firestore, Cloud Storage, and Firebase Authentication), hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure in the United States. Data is protected using Firebase's standard encryption in transit and at rest.

App permissions

• Camera — to record your hourly clip.
• Photo Library — to pick a video when the camera isn't available.
• Notifications — to let you know about friend requests, orbit activity, and reactions.

You can decline or revoke any of these permissions in your device Settings; declining a permission may limit the related feature.

Data retention and deletion

We keep your account and content for as long as your account is active. To delete your account and all associated data, email us at the address below — we'll process your request within 30 days.

Children's privacy

Orbit is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13.

Changes to this policy

If we make material changes to this policy, we'll update the "last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you in the app.