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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2023

Thank you for choosing TrailMate ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use our App. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when using the App, including:

  • Account Information: If you choose to create an account, we may collect your username, email address, and password.
  • Profile Information: Information you provide in your profile, such as your name, profile picture, and preferences.
  • Activity Data: Information about your outdoor activities, including routes, tracks, waypoints, and other activity-related information you choose to record or share using the App.
  • Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or otherwise communicate with us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • Device Information: Information about your device, such as your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFV), hardware settings, and network information.
  • Location Information: If you enable location services for the App, we may collect precise location data from your device when you use the App. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.
  • Usage Information: Information about how you use the App, including the features you use, the actions you take, the time and duration of your activities, and other usage metrics.
  • Log Information: Log files that record interactions with the App, including access times, pages viewed, and other system activity.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

  • Social Media Services: If you choose to connect your social media account to the App, we may receive information from that social media service in accordance with their privacy settings.
  • Service Providers: Third-party service providers that help us operate the App, such as analytics providers, payment processors, and customer support services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To Provide and Improve the App: To operate, maintain, and improve the App, including to develop new features and functionality, and to personalize your experience.
  • To Process Your Activities: To record, store, and display your outdoor activities, routes, and related information.
  • To Provide Location-Based Services: To provide location-based features such as mapping, navigation, and route tracking when you use the App with location services enabled.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates, notifications, and other information related to the App.
  • To Analyze Usage: To understand how users interact with the App, including to analyze trends, track user engagement, and improve the App's functionality and performance.
  • To Protect Our Users and the App: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security breaches, fraud, and other harmful activities.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Cloud storage providers to store your activity data and other information
  • Analytics providers to help us understand how users interact with the App
  • Customer support providers to assist with user inquiries
  • Payment processors if you make purchases within the App

These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us and are contractually obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of your information.

3.2 When You Choose to Share

You may choose to share your information with others through the App's sharing features, such as:

  • Sharing your activity routes with friends or on social media
  • Inviting others to view or collaborate on your planned routes
  • Participating in challenges or groups within the App

When you share information in this way, the information becomes public and may be accessible to others. Please be careful when sharing information publicly.

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
  • Respond to requests from public or government authorities
  • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others
  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

3.4 In Connection with a Business Transaction

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice in the App of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4. Location Information

The App's core functionality relies on location information. We collect location data from your device when you use the App only if you have enabled location services for the App in your device settings.

You can control whether the App has access to your location information through your device settings. If you disable location services, some features of the App may not function properly.

We use location information to provide you with mapping, navigation, route tracking, and other location-based features. We may also use location information to improve the App and develop new features.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Implementing technical and organizational security measures, such as encryption, access controls, and secure storage
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices
  • Limiting access to your information to only those employees, contractors, and service providers who need access to perform their functions

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, and you use the App at your own risk.

6. Your Choices and Controls

You have several choices regarding the information we collect and how it is used:

6.1 Account Information

You may access, update, or delete your account information by logging into your account and accessing your profile settings. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us at tuban7188@163.com.

6.2 Location Information

You can control whether the App has access to your location information through your device settings. On iOS devices, you can manage location permissions by going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > TrailMate.

6.3 Notifications

You can control the notifications you receive from the App through your device settings or the App's notification settings.

6.4 Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App's services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, except for information we are required to retain by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third parties before providing them with your information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We will also notify you of any material changes by posting a notice in the App or sending you an email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

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

tuban7188@163.com