Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 27, 2025
Privacy Summary
Trip Mates is committed to protecting your privacy. This summary highlights our key privacy practices:
- We only collect information necessary for the app to function
- Your precise location data is only shared with group members you invite
- We never sell your data to third parties
- You can stop sharing or delete your account at any time
- All data transmission is encrypted
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use Trip Mates, we collect:
- Account Information: Email address or phone number for account creation and login
- Profile Information: Name and optional profile picture
- Group Information: Names of groups you create and member lists
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our app, we may collect:
- Location Information: Precise location data when you enable location sharing (only shared with group members)
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Information: How you interact with the app, including features used and time spent
- Log Information: Information about how you use the app, including access times and error reports
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve Trip Mates services
- Enable location sharing between group members
- Record and display trip information
- Send notifications about group activities
- Authenticate your account and prevent fraud
- Provide customer support
- Communicate with you about updates and offers
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
With Your Consent
We may share your information with:
- Group Members: Your precise location and profile information is only shared with members of groups you join
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
When Required by Law
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights and Choices
Location Sharing Controls
You have complete control over your location sharing:
- Enable or disable location sharing at any time
- Choose which groups can see your location
- Set time limits on location sharing
- Stop sharing with specific groups or all groups
Account Information
You can:
- Access and update your profile information
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your trip data
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Trip Mates is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@tripmates.app