Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our trip-planning and group-expense management application ("App", "Service", "We", "Us").
By using our Service, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.
We may collect the following details when you register or use the app:
Name
Phone number
Profile photo (optional)
Contacts (only if you choose to import friends)
Trip details (locations, dates, expenses, routes)
Shared group messages and chat data
Weather preferences and travel interests
AI assistant queries (processed securely)
Device type, OS, and version
IP address
App usage analytics
Crash logs and performance reports
If permitted by the user, we may collect:
Real-time location for route optimization
Location history for recommendations
Location for safety detection (SMS or auto-call in emergencies)
You can enable or disable location access at any time from device settings.
We use the collected information to:
Plan and manage trips
Provide accurate weather forecasts
Offer recommendations (hotels, dining, attractions, hidden gems)
Optimize routes and travel plans
Manage group expenses and calculate balances ("who owes whom")
Enable group chat and collaboration
Support safety features like SMS alerts and emergency auto-calls
Improve app performance and user experience
Provide AI-powered travel assistance
We never sell your information.
We may share your information only in the following cases:
Trip-related data is shared only with participants of the specific trip.
We may share limited data with trusted providers for:
Weather APIs
Hotel and attraction recommendation APIs
SMS or call services for safety alerts
Analytics services
Cloud hosting (e.g., AWS/Firebase)
All third parties follow strict confidentiality and data protection rules.
We may disclose data if required by law or legal process.
We use strong security practices including:
Encrypted database storage
Secure data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
Multi-layered access control
Regular security audits
No system is 100% secure. Users should maintain secure device settings.
You may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Update or correct your data
Request data deletion
Export your data
Withdraw consent
You can contact us anytime for these requests.
Our app is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect children's data.
We may use cookies to:
Improve performance
Save preferences
Analyze usage patterns
We may update this policy from time to time.
For questions, contact:
Email:
tripmate.helpdesk@gmail.com
App Name:
TripMate