**Locae – Shop Local. Live Better.**
Discover groceries, restaurants, salons, and more — all from trusted stores near you. Locae helps you explore, shop, and support your neighborhood businesses with ease.

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### 🛍 Discover Local Stores

Find and shop from local businesses:

* **Grocery & Kirana Stores:** Get daily essentials, fruits, and vegetables.
* **Restaurants & Cafés:** Order delicious food or find nearby dining spots.
* **Clothing & Fashion:** Shop local apparel and trending styles.
* **Furniture & Home Needs:** Explore sofas, décor, and local furnishings.
* **Salons & Beauty Services:** Book grooming, spa, and beauty sessions nearby.

Every store can showcase products, prices, and images — helping you make the best local choices.

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### 🔔 Smart & Simple

* **Real-time updates:** Get alerts for new offers, store updates, and messages.
* **Business profiles:** Explore verified shops and contact them directly.
* **One app for everything local:** Groceries, restaurants, fashion, beauty, and more.

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### 💬 Chat & Order Safely

Connect with verified store owners through secure messaging to confirm products or availability. All messages are encrypted and auto-deleted after being read for privacy.

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### 🔒 Your Privacy Matters

Locae keeps your information secure with **Firebase**, **Supabase**, and **Wasabi Cloud Storage** — encrypted end to end.
You control your data, and can delete your profile or information anytime.

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### 💰 Free for Everyone

Locae is completely **free** and supported by **AdMob ads**. No hidden fees — just easy access to your favorite local stores.

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### ⚙️ Key Features

✅ Local discovery for groceries, food, fashion & salons
✅ Business profiles with photos and pricing
✅ Smart notifications & secure chat
✅ Ad control: personalized or standard ads
✅ Simple design and safe experience

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### 👥 For Everyone

* **Users:** Discover stores, restaurants, and services nearby.
* **Business Owners:** List your shop and connect with local customers.

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### 🔐 Your Data, Your Choice

Update or delete your data anytime in-app.
We comply with **GDPR** and **CCPA** for responsible data handling.
Support: **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**

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### 🚀 Download Locae Today

Find what you need locally — from groceries to beauty — all in one easy app.
**Locae: Discover local stores, restaurants, and salons near you.**