Privacy Policy

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information:
Email, display name, and profile picture (for signed-in users only)
Email address is also shared with RevenueCat for subscription management and user identification

Journey Content:
Your entries, waypoints, milestones, optional locations, and photos

Preferences:
App settings and personalization choices

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Basic usage patterns to improve the app
• Minimal device information for compatibility and syncing
• Error reports if the app crashes

1.3 Local vs. Cloud Storage

Without an account, all data stays on your device. With an account, data syncs to our secure servers.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve Waymarker
• Store and sync your journeys
• Enable app features and insights
• Send optional notifications
• Provide support and fix bugs
• Link your account with subscription services to manage your premium features

3. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION

Local Users:
Data remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app

Account Users:
Data is stored securely in the cloud while your account is active

Deletions:
When you delete content or your account, data is removed from active systems

Backups:
Deleted data may remain in backups for up to 30 days

4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We only share information:

• With service providers that help run our app (data storage, authentication, analytics)
• When required by law
• In the event of a business transfer (you'll be notified)

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, though no method is 100% secure.

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you have rights to:

• Access, edit, or delete your data (mostly available directly in the app)
• Request a copy of your data
• Opt out of analytics
• Exercise additional rights (GDPR, CCPA) by contacting us

Account Deletion: To delete your account and data, visit our account deletion page or use the in-app settings.

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Waymarker is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. NOTIFICATIONS

You can receive optional notifications about your journeys. These can be disabled anytime through your device or app settings.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes and update the "Last Updated" date.

10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Users)

We process your data based on:

• Performance of our contract with you
• Your consent
• Our legitimate interests to improve and secure our services

Service Providers

We use trusted third parties including:

• Secure cloud storage
• Authentication services
• RevenueCat (subscription status management and user identification)
• Analytics tools (which you can opt out of)

By using Waymarker, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.