Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3rd October 2025

1. Information We Collect

TourTrail collects the following information to provide you with personalised walking tours:

  • Location data (with your permission) to show nearby attractions and calculate distances
  • Google account information (name, email, profile picture) for authentication
  • Tour preferences and search queries to improve recommendations
  • Usage analytics to enhance app performance

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Generate personalised walking tour recommendations
  • Show your current location on maps and calculate walking routes
  • Provide location-based historical and cultural information
  • Improve our services and user experience

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except as required by law or to provide our services.

4. Location Services

Location data is used only to provide tour recommendations and navigation. You can disable location services at any time in your device settings, though this may limit some app functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use Google Maps and Google Places APIs for mapping and location services. Your use of these services is also subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.