Introduction

Welcome to Group Trips. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

• Favorite Trips: We store your favorite trip selections locally on your device to provide quick access to saved trips.
• Filter Preferences: Your search and filter preferences may be stored to enhance your browsing experience.

2. Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Basic device information such as device type, operating system version, and app version to ensure compatibility and improve performance.
• Usage Data: Anonymous usage statistics to help us understand how users interact with the app and improve features.
• Location Data: With your permission, we access your device's location to show your position on the map and provide location-based recommendations.

App Permissions

Group Trips requires certain permissions to function properly. Here's what we access and why:

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Group Trips service
• To personalize your experience with saved favorites and preferences
• To improve our app based on usage patterns and feedback
• To display relevant trip information and booking options
• To ensure technical functionality and app performance

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Your favorite trips and preferences are stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share it.

Firebase Services

Trip data is stored in Firebase Firestore, a secure cloud database. We use Firebase's industry-standard security measures to protect trip information. We do not store personal user data in Firebase.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure data transmission using encryption
• Local data storage with platform-provided security
• Regular security assessments of our infrastructure

Third-Party Services

Group Trips integrates with the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For database and app infrastructure
• Travel Providers: External booking links may redirect you to third-party websites with their own privacy policies

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view your saved favorites within the app
• Deletion: You can remove trips from your favorites at any time
• Location Control: You can disable location access through your device settings
• App Removal: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data

Children's Privacy

Group Trips is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

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 and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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

Consent

By using Group Trips, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our application.