Privacy Policy

1. About TripSpire

TripSpire is a platform that allows users to save, organize, and view travel recommendations by importing content from videos, social platforms, and web sources. This Policy applies to:

• our website (tripspire.app)
• our iOS and Android applications
• any associated tools, features, and APIs

2. Personal Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Email address
• Name or display name (if provided)
• Authentication provider details (Apple, Google, etc.)

2.2 Usage & Activity Information

• Saved travel recommendations
• Imported links and extraction activity
• Notes, collections, categories, and preferences
• Subscription and credit usage
• Interactions with app features

2.3 Device & Technical Information

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• IP address
• Locale, language, and time zone
• Crash logs and diagnostics

2.4 Media Import & Processing Data

When you import a video link, upload media, or provide a URL, TripSpire may process that content to extract travel-related information. This may include:

• Capturing key frames or thumbnails
• Generating transcripts or extracting text
• Identifying places, locations, or travel metadata
• Detecting travel-related elements from the video

Temporary storage

We do not permanently store full videos or original media.

Temporary copies may be kept securely only for the duration necessary to extract usable information and are then automatically deleted.

The structured data generated (such as place names or travel insights) is saved as part of your account.

2.5 Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve performance and understand traffic patterns. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate TripSpire
• Extract and identify travel spots from imported media
• Organize your saved recommendations into collections, maps, and categories
• Generate summaries or suggestions through automated systems
• Process subscriptions, payments, and credits
• Communicate updates and support users
• Maintain security and prevent misuse

We never sell your personal data.

4. Automated Processing

TripSpire may use automated systems to:

• analyze imported media
• extract locations and travel-related details
• categorize content into collections
• generate summaries or recommendations

These systems operate solely to provide functionality within the Service.

AI-driven outputs may occasionally contain inaccuracies.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share personal information when necessary to operate TripSpire and provide the Services.

5.1 Payment Platforms

To process purchases, subscriptions, renewals, and refunds, we may share necessary billing or account information with:

• Apple App Store
• Google Play

These platforms act as independent controllers of payment and billing data and use your information according to their own privacy policies.

We never sell your personal data.

We do not share your information with advertisers, data brokers, or any third parties for marketing or profiling purposes.

6. User Content & Rights to Media

By importing or saving content into TripSpire, you confirm that:

• you have the rights or permission to use and import the content
• importing the content does not violate the rights of others or platform policies
• TripSpire may process and extract information from your imported content to operate the Service

TripSpire does not claim ownership over third-party media or links you import.

7. Data Retention

• Personal information is retained only as long as needed to provide the Service
• Temporary media files are deleted automatically after extraction is complete
• Extracted travel metadata remains until you delete it or remove your account

When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your data unless we must retain some information for legal or operational reasons (e.g., purchase records).

8. International Data Transfers

Depending on your location, your information may be processed in countries outside your residence.

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information in accordance with this Policy.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing your personal data
• Requesting deletion
• Requesting correction
• Exporting your data
• Withdrawing consent (if applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@tripspire.app

10. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards including encryption, access controls, and system monitoring.

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

We will notify users of data incidents when required by law.

11. Children's Privacy

TripSpire is not intended for children under 13 years old, or the minimum digital consent age in your country.

We do not knowingly collect data from children below this age.

12. Third-Party Links

TripSpire may include links to external sites such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or other platforms.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these platforms.

Importing content from external platforms is subject to their terms of service.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If significant changes are made, we will notify you via the App or update our website.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

📧 hello@tripspire.app