LaLinea

Privacy Policy for La Línea

Last updated: [06/15/2026]

Introduction

La Línea helps users track border wait times between the United States and Mexico through community reports and location-based session tracking.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.


Information We Collect

Location Data

La Línea may collect location information when you start a border crossing session. This data is used to estimate wait times and improve accuracy for other users.

Location data is only used for wait-time calculations and is not sold or shared with third parties.


Account Information

When you create an account we may collect:


📸 Camera and Photos

We may request access to your device camera and photos to allow you to upload images within the app.


🖼️ Media Access

The app may access your device’s photo library only when you choose to upload content.


Profile Photos

Users may upload a profile picture. Profile images are stored securely using Firebase Storage.


Community Content

Users can create:

This content may be visible to other users of the app.


Device Information

We may collect limited technical information such as:

This information helps us improve app stability, performance, and reliability.


Advertising and Analytics

La Línea may display advertisements provided by Google AdMob and other advertising partners.

Advertising partners may automatically collect certain information, including:

This information may be used to:

Users may reset or limit the use of advertising identifiers through their device settings.

La Línea also uses analytics services, including Google Analytics for Firebase, to understand how users interact with the app, improve features, monitor performance, and measure usage trends.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy


Data Storage

La Línea uses Google Firebase services for backend infrastructure, including:


Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Certain information may be processed by third-party service providers that help operate and improve the app, including:

These providers may process data on our behalf to provide infrastructure, analytics, security, performance monitoring, and advertising services.

Some information such as usernames, profile photos, community posts, comments, and other user-generated content may be visible to other users of the app.

Children’s Privacy

La Línea is not intended for children under 13.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page.


Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

support@lalinea.app