PRIVACY POLICY

For WHERE - AI Walking Guide App

Last Updated: January 2025

ABOUT WHERE

WHERE - AI Walking Guide is developed by JackyDesigns and provides ultra-minimal AI-powered walking navigation with real-time shop discovery. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our walking navigation service.

By using WHERE, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible walking navigation experience.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Google Account Information

When you sign in with Google, WHERE receives your basic profile information including your name, email address, and profile picture. We use this information to create and maintain your WHERE account, provide personalized navigation history, and improve your experience.

Location Data

WHERE requires access to your device location to provide walking directions and discover nearby shops and services. Your location data is also used to serve location-based advertisements that are relevant to your current area. Location data may be shared with advertising partners to provide targeted ads based on your geographic location.

Search History

WHERE saves your search queries and destination preferences to provide better recommendations and improve our AI-powered suggestions for nearby locations.

Navigation History

WHERE saves your navigation history to provide better recommendations and allow you to easily revisit destinations. This includes destination names, addresses, visit times, and optional ratings you provide.

HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

Navigation Services

Provide walking directions, discover nearby locations, and offer real-time shop information.

Personalization

Customize your experience based on your navigation history and preferences.

Advertising

Serve location-based advertisements relevant to your current area and navigation interests. We work with advertising partners to display targeted ads based on your location and usage patterns.

Service Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to enhance WHERE's navigation accuracy and feature development.

ADVERTISING AND THIRD-PARTY PARTNERS

Location-Based Advertising

WHERE displays advertisements based on your location and navigation behavior. We work with third-party advertising networks, including Google Ad networks, to serve relevant ads that may interest you based on your current location and places you visit.

Advertising Partners: Our advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our app and other websites or apps to provide targeted advertising.

Third-Party Privacy Policies: Please review the privacy policies of our advertising partners to understand how they collect and use your information:

GOOGLE USER DATA HANDLING

WHERE's use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

We will notify users through this privacy policy and in-app notifications if we change how we use Google user data. Any changes will be clearly communicated at least 30 days before implementation.

HOW WE ACCESS GOOGLE DATA

WHERE accesses your Google user data only when you explicitly sign in with Google. We request access to:

  • • Basic Profile Information: Your name, email address, and profile picture
  • • Account Verification: Unique Google account identifier for authentication
  • • No Additional Permissions: We do NOT access Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Contacts, or any other Google services

Access is granted through Google's secure OAuth 2.0 system. You can revoke WHERE's access at any time through your Google Account settings.

HOW WE USE GOOGLE DATA

Your Google user data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • • Account Creation: Create and maintain your WHERE user account
  • • Authentication: Verify your identity when you sign in to WHERE
  • • Personalization: Display your name and profile picture in the app interface
  • • Communication: Send you important account notifications via email
  • • Navigation History: Associate your walking routes and destinations with your account

We do NOT use your Google data for advertising, marketing to third parties, or any purpose unrelated to WHERE's core walking navigation functionality.

HOW WE STORE GOOGLE DATA

WHERE stores your Google user data with industry-standard security measures:

  • • Secure Database: Encrypted storage in our secure PostgreSQL database
  • • Limited Data: We store only your name, email, profile picture URL, and Google account ID
  • • Data Retention: Google data is retained only while your WHERE account is active
  • • Encryption: All data transmission and storage uses TLS/SSL encryption
  • • Access Control: Strict internal access controls limit who can view your data

We do NOT store your Google account password, tokens, or any data from other Google services.

HOW WE SHARE GOOGLE DATA

WHERE has a strict policy regarding sharing of your Google user data:

  • • No Third-Party Sharing: We do NOT sell, rent, or share your Google data with third parties for commercial purposes
  • • No Advertising Networks: Your Google data is never shared with advertising companies
  • • Legal Requirements Only: Shared only if legally required by court order or government request
  • • Service Providers: Limited sharing with essential service providers (hosting, security) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • • User Consent: Any other sharing requires your explicit written consent

If WHERE is acquired or merged, we will notify you 30 days before any transfer of your Google data and provide opt-out options.

YOUR CONTROL OVER GOOGLE DATA

You maintain full control over your Google data in WHERE:

  • • Revoke Access: Disconnect WHERE from your Google account at any time via Google Account settings
  • • Delete Account: Permanently delete your WHERE account and all associated Google data
  • • Data Export: Request a copy of all your data stored in WHERE
  • • Modify Profile: Update your display name and profile information
  • • Contact Us: Email jacky2005fck@gmail.com for any Google data concerns

When you delete your account, all Google data is permanently removed from our systems within 30 days.

DATA SHARING AND THIRD PARTIES

WHERE does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

  • • Maps and Location Services: We use Google Maps API to provide navigation functionality.
  • • Analytics: Anonymous usage data to improve app performance and features.
  • • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety.
  • • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate WHERE under strict confidentiality agreements.

DATA SECURITY

WHERE employs industry-standard security measures to protect your information. All data transmission is encrypted, and we regularly update our security practices. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

YOUR RIGHTS

Access and Control

View, edit, or delete your navigation history through the WHERE app settings.

Account and Data Deletion

You can delete your WHERE account and all associated data at any time. The delete function is located in the History page of the app and is designed to be clearly visible and easy to find. Even if we make interface changes in the future, we ensure the deletion option remains prominent and accessible.

How to delete your data:

  • • Open the WHERE app
  • • Navigate to the History page
  • • Look for the "Delete Account" or "Delete Data" button (prominently displayed)
  • • Follow the confirmation steps to permanently remove all your data

Alternatively, you can contact us directly at jacky2005fck@gmail.com for immediate account deletion. All data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

Data Portability

Request a copy of your WHERE data in a machine-readable format by contacting us at jacky2005fck@gmail.com.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

WHERE is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Significant changes will be communicated through:

  • • In-app notifications
  • • Email notifications to registered users
  • • Updates posted on this webpage with the revision date

Continued use of WHERE after policy changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how WHERE handles your data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: