Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Yonoco ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Service, including but not limited to:

• Contact information (such as name, email address, and phone number)
• Account credentials
• Profile information and travel preferences
• User-generated content (photos, reviews, travel notes)
• Travel itineraries and bucket list destinations
• Social connections and travel companion information

Location Information

With your explicit permission, we collect and process location data including:

• Precise GPS coordinates when actively using the app
• Visited places and timestamps
• Check-in locations and travel history
• Geofenced area detection for points of interest
• Background location data only when explicitly enabled by you

We collect location data at varying precision levels (exact coordinates, city-level, or country-level) depending on your privacy settings and feature usage.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (such as device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers)
• Log and usage data (such as IP address, access times, and app feature usage)
• Map interaction data and search queries
• App performance and crash data

How We Use Your Information

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

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and display your travel map and visited places
• Recommend destinations and points of interest
• Enable social features and travel sharing
• Process transactions and send related information
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Service
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize your travel experience and recommendations

Location Data Usage

Your location information is used specifically to:

• Display your position on maps
• Track and record visited places when you choose to check-in
• Provide location-based recommendations
• Enable geofenced notifications about nearby points of interest
• Generate travel statistics and personal travel maps

Sharing of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (mapping services, analytics)
• With other users based on your privacy settings (public profile information, shared travel experiences)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect and defend our rights and property
• With your consent or at your direction

Social Sharing Controls

You have granular control over what travel information is visible to other users:

• Profile information and travel statistics
• Visited places and check-in history
• Travel photos and reviews
• Bucket list destinations
• Travel companion connections

Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party providers including:

• Mapping services for displaying maps and location data
• Points of interest databases for travel recommendations
• Analytics platforms for app improvement
• Social media platforms (when you choose to connect them)

Data Storage and Security

We store your data on secure servers located in Europe. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:

• Secure database access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Automated backup systems with encryption

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by law:

• Account information: Until account deletion
• Location history: Until manually deleted by you or after 7 years of inactivity
• Travel content: Until you delete specific items or your account
• Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for up to 2 years

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
• The right to rectify or update your personal information
• The right to delete your personal information and travel history
• The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability (export your travel data)
• The right to withdraw location permissions at any time

Location Privacy Controls

You can control your location data through:

• App-level location permission settings
• Granular sharing controls for visited places
• Temporary location sharing options
• Complete location history deletion
• Background location tracking toggle

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

International Data Transfers

If you access our Service from outside [your server location], your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in our server location. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

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, updating the "Last updated" date, and providing in-app notifications for material changes.

Contact Us

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

Email: contact@yonoco.app