Privacy Policy | Vatripa

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vatripa. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our vacation and road trip planning application.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information: Email address, display name, and authentication data when you create an account.
Trip Data: Trip names, destinations, dates, accommodations, activities, and expenses you enter.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our app, including pages visited and features used.
Device Information: Browser type, device type, and IP address for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide and maintain the Vatripa service
Store and sync your trip planning data across devices
Improve our app based on usage patterns
Send important service notifications
Ensure the security of your account

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase/Google Cloud infrastructure. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication protocols, and regular security audits.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google): Authentication and database services
Mapbox: Interactive maps and geocoding
Vercel: Application hosting

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

You can exercise these rights through your account settings or by contacting us.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how our app is used. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Vatripa is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

10. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@vatripa.com.