Privacy policy — KOW Weekends

What the KOW Weekends app handles and why.

Last updated: 22 July 2026

KOW Weekends (“the app”, “we”, “us”) is a weekend-planning app for parents in Singapore, operated by Nimbco. This policy explains what data the app handles and why, and how we comply with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

Summary

  • The app requires no account and no sign-in to use.
  • Your saved places, agenda, and preferences are stored on your device.
  • Your GPS location never leaves your device — it is used only to sort places by distance.
  • Data leaves your device in only four cases, all described below: (1) loading the places catalogue, (2) searching for a place by typed address, (3) if you choose to plan together with a partner via a shared household code, and (4) sending anonymous crash and error reports so we can fix problems.

What data we handle

1. Places catalogue (network)

The app downloads a read-only catalogue of Singapore family-friendly places and events from our server so it has something to show you. This request does not include any personal information about you.

2. Location — “Near me”

  • GPS position: If you turn on “Near me” and grant location permission, the app reads your device location to sort places nearest-first. This location stays on your device and is not transmitted to us or anyone else.
  • Typed address search: If instead you search for a place to plan around (for example “Sentosa”), the text you type is sent to your device’s operating-system geocoder (Android) to convert it into map coordinates. The OS may process this request over the network. We do not receive or store this query.
  • Map preview: When you choose a “Near me” anchor, the app may load a small map image from Google Maps to preview the location. This is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

3. Saved plans and partner sync (optional)

Your shortlist, agenda, visited/someday/discarded markers, and custom days are stored locally on your device. If you choose to plan together with a partner by creating or joining a household with a shared code, this saved plan data (not your GPS location) is uploaded to our sync server so both devices show the same shared plan. If you never enable partner sync, none of this data leaves your device.

4. Crash and error reporting

The app uses crash and error reporting via Sentry (sentry-flutter). If the app crashes or hits an error, technical diagnostic information (such as the error, a stack trace, app version, and device model) is sent to Sentry to help us fix problems. This does not include your saved places, your location, or personal identifiers. See Sentry’s Privacy Policy.

Permissions we request

  • Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION): only used for the optional “Near me” distance sorting, and only after you grant it.
  • Internet: to download the places catalogue and, if enabled, to sync a shared plan.

Data we do not collect

  • No name, email, phone number, or account credentials.
  • No advertising identifiers; the app shows no ads.

Children’s privacy

The app is designed for parents to plan outings for their children. It is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Overseas transfer of data

Some of the services we use process data outside Singapore — for example, crash and error reporting (Sentry) and the map preview (Google). Where we transfer personal data overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient provides a standard of protection comparable to that required under the PDPA.

Data retention and deletion

  • On-device data can be removed at any time by clearing the app’s data or uninstalling the app.
  • Shared household plan data on our sync server is retained only while the household is in active use. We remove it on request, and we delete household data that has been inactive for an extended period.
  • Crash and error reports are retained by Sentry for a limited period for diagnostics and then deleted.

To request deletion of server-held data, contact us at the address below.

Your rights

Under the PDPA, you may:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you and ask how it has been used.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of server-held data (see above).
  • Withdraw consent at any time — for example, by revoking the location permission in your device settings, or by leaving or disbanding a shared household. Withdrawing consent may limit features that depend on it (such as “Near me” or partner sync); it does not affect processing that already took place.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within a reasonable time.

Data breaches

If a data breach occurs that is likely to result in significant harm to affected individuals, or that meets the notification thresholds under the PDPA, we will notify the Personal Data Protection Commission and affected users as required by law.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy; the “Last updated” date above will change accordingly.

Contact

Questions about this policy, or requests to exercise your rights, can be sent to our Data Protection Officer at team@nimbco.com.