WeRoutes Privacy Policy
Version 1.0
Effective Date: July 30, 2025
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
Important Notice About Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the app and updating the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of WeRoutes after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
Welcome to WeRoutes, a travel companion app that connects travel enthusiasts together. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and services.
WeRoutes consists of two main features:
- TripBuilder: A trip planning tool that helps you create and manage travel itineraries
- Social Network: A platform where you can share travel content and connect with other travelers
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you register for WeRoutes, we collect:
- Email address (required for registration and login)
- Username (chosen by you)
- Optional profile information: first name, last name, gender, profile photo
- Authentication data including one-time passwords (OTP) sent to your email
2.2 Trip and Location Data
- Trip details you create including destinations, routes, and travel plans
- Location information through Google Maps API integration
- Places and waypoints you add to your trips
- Geographic coordinates and addresses of selected locations
2.3 Content and Media
- Text content you post on our social network
- Images and photos you upload from your device (camera or photo library)
- Trip attachments and documents you choose to upload
- Comments and reactions you make on posts
2.4 Social Interaction Data
- Your followers and users you follow
- Posts you like, comment on, or react to
- Trip posts you clone or create from other users’ content
- Interaction history used for content ranking and recommendations
2.5 Technical Information
- Device information and app usage data
- Refresh tokens stored locally on your device for authentication
- App performance and crash data for service improvement
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Core App Functionality
- Provide trip planning and building services
- Enable social networking features and content sharing
- Authenticate your account and maintain login sessions
- Process your interactions within the app
3.2 Trip Building Services
- Integrate with Google Maps to provide location services
- Cache location data to reduce costs and improve performance
- Generate static maps for trip visualization
- Enable trip sharing and collaboration features
3.3 Social Network Features
- Display your posts in followers’ timelines
- Rank and recommend content based on user interactions
- Enable trip cloning and sharing functionality
- Calculate user and post scores for content relevance
3.4 Service Improvement
- Analyze app usage to improve our services
- Provide customer support when needed
- Ensure app security and prevent misuse
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Public Information
- Your social network profile is publicly visible to other users
- Trip posts you share on the social network are publicly accessible
- Comments and reactions you make on public posts are visible to other users
4.2 Private Information
- Your private trips in TripBuilder remain private unless you choose to share them
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- We do not share your private trip details or personal data without your consent
4.3 Third-Party Services
- We use Google Maps API for location services, which is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy
- Location data may be processed by Google as part of their mapping services
4.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored securely on our servers
- Refresh tokens are stored locally on your device for authentication purposes
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
- Images and media files are stored in our secure media system
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Account Control
- You can update your profile information at any time
- You can control the privacy settings of your trips
- You can choose what content to share publicly on the social network
6.2 Data Deletion
- You can delete your account at any time
- When you delete your account, all associated data (trips, posts, profile information) is permanently deleted
- You can remove individual posts, comments, or trip content before account deletion
6.3 Trip Privacy
- Trips in TripBuilder are private by default
- You control who can access your trips through email invitations
- Invited users must accept invitations to become trip members
7. Children’s Privacy
WeRoutes 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 inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, we promptly delete all associated data unless retention is required for legal purposes.
10. Tracking and Analytics
- We do not use tracking cookies
- We do not currently display advertisements (this may change in the future)
- We may collect anonymized usage analytics to improve our services
11. Subscription Services
WeRoutes offers subscription services with premium features. Subscription data is processed securely, and billing information is handled by trusted payment processors.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: weroutes.customer@proton.me
Support: weroutes.customer@proton.me
13. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated through:
- In-app notifications
- Email notifications to registered users
- Updated policy posting with revised effective date
By continuing to use WeRoutes after policy changes, you agree to the updated terms.
14. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy regulations. Your rights may vary based on your location.
This policy was last reviewed and updated on July 30, 2025.
