Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

1. Introduction

TravelPlan ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our travel planning application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture (when using Google OAuth)
• Trip Data: Trip details, itineraries, expenses, tasks, polls, and member information
• Communication Data: Messages, invitations, and email communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies
• Location Data: General location information (if you choose to share it)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our travel planning services
• Process trip invitations and manage group collaborations
• Send important notifications and updates
• Improve our services and user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Trip Members: Your trip data is shared with other members of your trips
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (Google OAuth, Resend for emails, Neon for database)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

5.1 Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

5.2 Right to Rectification

You can update or correct your personal information through your account settings.

5.3 Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

5.4 Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

5.5 Right to Object

You can object to certain processing of your personal information.

5.6 Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage
• Improve our services

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting infrastructure

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "dated" date.

12. Contact Us

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