Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Profile information you choose to provide

Location Information

With your permission, we collect your device's precise location to provide location-based features, including showing you historical figures, local guides, and places of interest relevant to your current or selected location. You can control location permissions through your device settings.

User Content

• Conversations with AI guides and historical figures
• Photos or videos you share in conversations
• Automatically generated travel journal entries
• Bug reports and customer support requests

Usage and Performance Data

We use analytics and monitoring tools (such as Sentry and Datadog) to track app performance, crashes, and usage patterns. This helps us improve stability and features. We collect:

• Features you use and interact with (taps, views, interactions)
• Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
• Performance data (launch time, response times, errors)
• Crash logs and diagnostic data
• Log data (IP address, access times)

Subscription Information

If you purchase a subscription through Apple's In-App Purchase system, we receive limited information about your subscription status. We do not have access to your payment card details — those are handled entirely by Apple.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your experience with location-relevant content and guides
• Show location-relevant places and personalized recommendations
• Generate personalized travel journal entries
• Maintain conversation history and context
• Process subscriptions and manage your account
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Analyze usage patterns and performance to improve the app
• Debug issues and fix crashes
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With Service Providers: We use third-party services including OpenAI (AI conversations), Google Maps (location services), Unsplash (photos), Sentry (error monitoring), Datadog (performance monitoring), and Heroku/AWS (hosting). These providers only access information necessary to perform their functions.
• For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect rights and safety.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share information.

4. Do We Track You?

No. We do not use your data for cross-app tracking, targeted advertising, or sharing with data brokers. Your information stays within World Tree and our essential service providers listed above. We do not link your data with third-party data for advertising purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can delete your account at any time through the app settings, which will remove your personal data from our systems.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Update: You can view and edit your profile information in the app.
• Location Control: You can enable or disable location services at any time through your device settings.
• Delete Account: You can delete your account and all associated data through Settings.
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of certain data collection features in Settings.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email.

10. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.