Privacy policy.
Last Updated: 2024-10-20
1. Introduction
Welcome to Discoverist ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS application ("App"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not use our App.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Personal Information: When you sign up for an account using email, Google, or Apple, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide during the registration process.
Travel Preferences: We collect information that you voluntarily enter into the App regarding your travel preferences, such as preferred destinations, activities, and travel interests, to generate personalized trip ideas.
Usage Data: Information automatically collected when using our App, such as your device type, IP address, operating system, and data related to how you use the App, like pages visited, time spent on each page, and other interaction data.
Location Data: If you grant us permission, we may collect information about your location to provide location-based recommendations and enhance your user experience. You can enable or disable location services through your device settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
To provide, maintain, and improve our App's functionality.
To personalize your experience and generate customized trip ideas based on your travel preferences.
To authenticate users through email, Google, or Apple sign-ins.
To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and support.
To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities related to our App.
To comply with legal requirements and prevent misuse of our services.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our App, conducting our business, or providing services to you, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights, users, and property.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Retention of Your Information
We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Choices
Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or by contacting us directly.
Access and Update Information: You can review and update your personal information directly within the App or by contacting us.
Location Services: You can manage location data collection through your device settings.
8. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
contact@discoverist.co