Privacy Policy
Operated by Maree Technology LTD
Last updated: 19.01.2026Maree Technology (“we”, “us”, “the Company”), operates the AppliSite mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use the App.By using AppliSite, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use.
1. Overview
AppliSite is a mobile app that helps users discover business websites, add them to their home screen as shortcuts, and access them in an app-like experience.
Business users can submit websites and request promotional placements (such as weekly sponsorship tiers or banner placements) that may require administrator approval.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
2. Who We Are
Legal entity: Maree Technology LTD.
Contact email: [email protected]
Privacy Policy URL: https://privacy.mareetechnology.com/
3. Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways: (a) information you provide, (b) information collected automatically when you use the app, and (c) information related to payments and transactions.
3.1 Information You Provide
• Account information: email address, user identifier (UID), and account role (e.g., private user, business, administrator).
• Business and website information you submit: website name, URL, category, description, and related metadata.
• Content you upload: images (for example, a banner image), icons, and other media you choose to submit.
• Communications: messages you send to support or information you provide when contacting us.
3.2 Information collected automatically
• Device and app information (such as device type, operating system version, app version, language, and basic diagnostic information).• Usage information (for example, screens viewed and feature interactions) is used solely to operate, secure, and maintain the app, and is not used for advertising or marketing analytics.
3.3 Payments and transaction information
• Purchases are processed by Google Play Billing (Android) or Apple In-App Purchase (iOS). We do not receive or store your full payment card details.• We may store limited transaction identifiers needed to verify purchases and manage access to paid features, such as order IDs, product IDs, and masked tokens/transaction identifiers.
4. Device Permissions
The app requests certain permissions only when needed for specific features. You can manage permissions in your device settings.Camera
Used to capture or upload images (for example, when submitting a banner). The app does not access the camera in the background.Microphone
May be requested when an embedded third-party website inside the app asks for microphone access (for example, voice features in a website). The app does not record audio in the background.Photos/Media access
Used to select and upload images from your device (for example, icons and banner images). On newer Android versions, access is typically limited to user-selected media.Notifications (Android 13+)
Used to deliver optional push notifications about app updates, new content, or important service-related information. Notification permissions are optional and can be managed in device settings. The app may also provide in-app controls (e.g., in the Profile page) that reflect your device settings.Other permissions:
• INTERNET and ACCESSNETWORKSTATE: required to connect to online services and load website content.
• WAKE_LOCK and VIBRATE: may be used to support responsiveness and user experience in certain flows.
• REORDER_TASKS: used to support app task behavior when opening web shortcuts.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage accounts and authenticate users.
- Operate core features (website listing, downloads/shortcuts, ratings, business submissions, and administrator workflows).
- Process and verify purchases, prevent fraud and replay of transactions, and manage access to paid services.
- Store and deliver user-uploaded content (such as banner images).
- Maintain safety, security, and integrity of the app (including debugging and abuse prevention).
- Provide customer support and communicate service-related updates.
- Send optional push notifications to inform users about updates, new content, or service-related information.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed for:
- Service providers: Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Functions, Storage) and related Google Cloud infrastructure used to operate the app.
- Payment platforms: Google Play and Apple handle the payment transaction.
- Legal and safety: if required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect the rights and safety of users and our service.
- Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
7. Data Retention
• We retain personal information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service.
• We may retain certain records (such as transaction logs) for longer periods where required for security, dispute handling, accounting, or legal compliance.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including encryption in transit (industry-standard TLS) and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can request account deletion or data export by contacting us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
10. Children’s Privacy
The app is not directed to children and is not intended for use by individuals under the age required by applicable law (typically 13 or older). If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.
11. International Data Transfers
Our service providers may process information on servers located in different countries. We take steps to protect information consistent with this Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version and update the “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy or data protection, please contact:
[email protected]This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with Google Play and Apple App Store requirements.