Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 16, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TravelApp. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

  • TravelApp
  • Email: dmarsdev@gmail.com

3. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our services:

Personal Data

  • Name (first and last name)
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile picture (optional)

Usage Data

  • Trip plans, destinations, and itineraries
  • Travel preferences and interests
  • Posts, comments, and social interactions
  • Expense tracking and split payment data

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information and operating system
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
  • Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of our services to you
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

5. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • To manage your account and provide customer support
  • To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
  • To send marketing communications (with your consent)
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
  • With Your Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Account data: Until account deletion plus any legal retention period
  • Legal compliance data: As required by applicable laws
  • Cookie data: See our Cookie Policy for specific retention periods

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dmarsdev@gmail.com

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy

10. Children's Privacy

If you are under the age of 16, please ensure you have parental or guardian consent before using our services. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data without appropriate consent, please contact us.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: