Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 30, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Detour! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our app.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email, profile picture, and profile visibility preferences.
- Location Data: We collect your location to provide navigation, and enhance user experience.
- Usage Data: We track interactions within the app, such as saved locations, shared experiences, and friend connections.
- Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system, and app performance data.
- Social Interactions: Information about your friends, blocked users, and social connections within the app.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for:
- Enhancing user experience by providing location-based recommendations
- Enabling social features, such as friend notifications and shared experiences
- Improving app functionality, performance, and security
- Sending important updates and notifications related to the app
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate, such as hosting and analytics.
- Other Users: When you share content, check in at locations, or interact with friends.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may share your data to comply with legal obligations.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You can:
- Update or delete your profile information
- Disable location tracking through your device settings
- Request data deletion by contacting us at support@appdetour.com
7. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with Apple Maps on Apple devices and Google Maps on Android devices and other third-party services. Their privacy policies govern the data they collect.
8. Social Features
Detour includes social features that allow you to:
- Connect with other users and manage friend relationships
- Block users to restrict their access to your profile and content
- Share your experiences and locations with other users
- Your profile is private by default, only visible to your friends.
You can manage these social interactions through your profile settings and blocked users list.
9. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Access: You can request details about the personal data we collect and how it is used.
- Right to Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Object or Restrict Processing: You can request limitations on how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): California residents can opt out of the sale of their personal information.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@appdetour.com. We will respond within the legally required timeframe.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, contact us at support@appdetour.com.
By using Detour, you agree to this Privacy Policy.