Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Mappito ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage in our mobile application.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name: First and last name
• Email Address: For account creation and communication
• User ID: Unique identifier for your account

2. Location Data

We collect precise location data when you use our app to:

• Find nearby places and points of interest
• Provide directions and navigation
• Show your position on the map
• Help you plan trips

3. Calendar Data

With your permission, we access your calendar to:

• Help you schedule travel plans and activities
• Integrate trip planning with your schedule

4. User-Generated Content

We store:

• Favorite Plans: Travel plans you save to your account
• Preferences: App settings, language, and theme preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

1. Provide Core Functionality: Enable map features, directions, and place discovery
2. Personalize Experience: Remember your preferences and favorite places
3. Improve Our Service: Understand how users interact with the app
4. Account Management: Create and maintain your user account

Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

• User accounts: Managed by Clerk (our authentication provider)
• User data and favorites: Stored in NeonDB (PostgreSQL database)
• Location data: Processed in real-time, not permanently stored

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication through Clerk
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

1. Clerk (Authentication)

• Purpose: User authentication and account management
• Data Shared: Email, name, user ID
• Privacy Policy: Clerk Privacy Policy

2. Google Maps Platform

• Purpose: Maps, place search, and directions
• Data Shared: Location data for map functionality
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

3. Cloudflare Workers

• Purpose: API routing and serverless functions
• Data Shared: API requests (location queries, user data requests)
• Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

4. NeonDB

• Purpose: Database storage for user data and favorite plans
• Data Shared: User information, favorite plans
• Privacy Policy: Neon Privacy Policy

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Access Your Data

You can view all your personal information in the app's Profile section.

2. Export Your Data

You can download a complete copy of your data at any time:

• Go to Profile → Data & Privacy → Export My Data
• Receive a JSON file with all your information

3. Delete Your Account

You can permanently delete your account and all associated data:

• Go to Profile → Delete Account
• All data including favorite plans will be permanently removed
• This action cannot be undone

4. Location Permissions

You can control location access through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Mappito → Location
• Android: Settings → Apps → Mappito → Permissions → Location

5. Calendar Permissions

You can revoke calendar access through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Mappito → Calendars
• Android: Settings → Apps → Mappito → Permissions → Calendar

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data retained as long as your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: All data permanently deleted within 30 days
• Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 2+ years may be deleted with notice

Children's Privacy

Mappito is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

Your Rights

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain data processing
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your data

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent: For location and calendar access
• Contract Performance: To provide app services
• Legitimate Interests: To improve and secure our service

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Your Rights

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell your personal information

Categories of Personal Information

• Identifiers (name, email)
• Geolocation data
• Calendar information
• App usage data

We Do NOT

• Sell your personal information
• Share data for cross-context behavioral advertising
• Retain data longer than necessary

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Sending an email notification (if applicable)
• Displaying a notice when you open the app

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Consent

By using Mappito, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.