Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Pathiary ("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 mobile application ("App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Photos and Media: When you import photos into the App, we access photo metadata (EXIF data) including location coordinates, dates, and camera settings to organize your trips.
- Journal Entries: Text content you write in journal entries, including voice recordings that you choose to transcribe.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you provide.
- Purchase Information: Records of in-app purchases and subscription status.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: How you interact with the App, including features used and time spent.
- Location Data: With your permission, we may collect precise location data to enhance trip organization and map features.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality
- Generate AI-powered captions and trip summaries
- Organize your photos and trips by location and date
- Display your travels on the interactive world map
- Process transactions and manage subscriptions
- Send important updates about the App
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
Data Storage and Security
Local-First Approach: Your photos, journal entries, and personal data are stored locally on your device by default. We do not upload your photos to our servers unless you explicitly use features that require cloud processing.
AI Processing: When you request AI-generated content (captions, summaries), minimal necessary data is sent to our AI service providers for processing. This data is not stored permanently on external servers.
Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest to protect your information.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you:
- Apple App Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases
- AI Service Providers: For generating captions and summaries (data is processed but not stored)
- Analytics Services: To understand app usage and improve our services
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-Out: Disable location services or analytics through your device settings
Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
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 on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@pathiary.app