Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to [App Name] ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

To provide and improve our travel search and AI suggestion features, we may collect the following information:

• Search and Usage Data: We collect the search queries you enter (for example, when looking for weekend waterfalls in Selangor or hiking spots in Malaysia) to generate AI-driven suggestions for your next travel destination.
• Location Information: With your explicit permission, we may collect approximate or precise location data to recommend relevant nearby destinations and activities.
• Device and Usage Information: We may automatically collect device information (such as your mobile device ID, model, and operating system) and usage statistics to help us debug errors and improve app performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect primarily to provide, maintain, and enhance our application. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Process your search queries and deliver personalized, AI-generated travel recommendations.
• Improve our matching algorithms and user interface.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience.
• Identify and fix app crashes or bugs.

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, or contractors who perform services for us, including:

• AI Processing Providers: Your travel search queries may be securely transmitted to third-party AI APIs to generate your destination recommendations.
• Analytics and Backend Services: We use tools (such as Firebase) to host our database, monitor app performance, and collect anonymous crash reports.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to request the deletion of your data at any time. To request that we delete your search history or account data, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Children's Privacy

Our application does not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to request data deletion, please contact us at:

Developer Name: [Your Name / Company matching Play Store Account]
Email: [Your Support Email]
Website: [Your Website URL]