TouristMap ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use TouristMap and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using TouristMap, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with it.
Contents
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Location Information
TouristMap may request access to your device location to provide core app functionality, including showing your position, identifying nearby places, generating routes, and delivering location-based recommendations.
Location information is used only as necessary for app functionality and is not sold for advertising purposes. You can enable or disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.
1.2 Account and Authentication Information
If you use supported sign-in features, we may receive basic account information such as your name, email address, profile image, and a unique account identifier for authentication and account-related functionality.
1.3 Device and Technical Information
We may collect limited technical information such as device type, operating system version, app version, language settings, crash reports, and performance diagnostics.
1.4 Usage Information
We may collect information about how the Service is used, such as viewed places, searches, feature interactions, and general usage patterns, to improve performance and user experience.
1.5 Notifications
TouristMap may send push notifications related to travel recommendations, hidden gems, trip updates, and service-related alerts. Notification permissions can be managed through your device settings.
2. How We Use Information
We use information collected through TouristMap to:
- Provide and maintain app functionality
- Display maps, routes, and place details
- Improve performance, recommendations, and reliability
- Detect, diagnose, and fix bugs or crashes
- Support security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance
- Send relevant app notifications and service-related updates
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
TouristMap may rely on trusted third-party services to operate core features. These services may process information according to their own privacy policies.
- Google Maps Platform
- Google Places API
- Firebase Authentication
- Firebase Firestore
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Google Play Services
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Firebase Privacy Policy:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
4. Data Storage and Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no online service or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. User Rights and Controls
- You may manage location permissions through your device settings
- You may manage notification permissions through your device settings
- You may stop using the app at any time
- You may contact us with privacy-related questions or concerns
- You may request deletion of eligible account-related data
7. Children's Privacy
TouristMap is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
9. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service, improve functionality, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect the platform.
10. Data Deletion
You may request deletion of eligible account-related data by contacting us using the details below. Certain information may be retained where required for legal, security, or operational reasons.
11. Contact Information
Email: support@touristmap.in
Website: https://touristmap.in