Privacy Policy

Welcome to Aventure! I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on this trip planning platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you use Aventure:

• Account Information: Email address, first name, last name
• Trip Data: Trip names, dates, locations, and planning details
• Collaboration Data: Information about trip participants and shared content
• Location Data: Places you search for, save, or add to trips

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Usage Data: How you interact with our app, features used, and performance data
• Location Services: Approximate location for nearby place searches (with your consent)

2. How We Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Provide and improve our trip planning services
• Enable collaboration between trip participants
• Personalize your experience and recommendations
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Ensure app security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

I do not sell your personal information. I may share your information in these limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share trip data with other users
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (Google Places API, Clerk authentication)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication through Clerk
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your trip data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

5.2 Data Deletion

You can request complete deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting me. I will process your request within 30 days.

5.3 Location Services

You can control location access through your device settings. Location data is only used for nearby place searches and is not stored permanently.

6. Data Retention

I retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, I will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Data Storage

Your information is stored securely using Google Cloud Platform services. While data may be processed in various locations, I ensure appropriate security measures are in place to protect your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Aventure is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us