Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information (name, email, username)
- Profile information (photo, bio, location)
- Walking routes and activity data
- Location data during walks (when enabled)
- Device information and app usage data
- Communications with other users
- Emergency contact information
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Connect you with other users
- Enable safety features and emergency services
- Send important updates and notifications
- Analyze usage patterns and improve features
- Prevent misuse and ensure platform safety
3. Location Data
Important information about location data:
- Location tracking is optional and can be disabled
- Real-time location is only shared during active walks
- Location history is stored securely
- Emergency services may access location data in emergencies
- You can delete your location history at any time
4. Data Sharing
We share your information with:
- Other users (based on your privacy settings)
- Emergency services (when necessary)
- Service providers (for platform operation)
- Legal authorities (when required by law)
5. Data Security
We protect your data through:
- Encryption of sensitive information
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and monitoring
- Secure data storage practices
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of certain data collection
- Update your privacy settings
7. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@trailtalkers.com
8. Updates to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or app notifications.