Privacy Policy for I Was There
Last updated: April 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how I Was There ("we", "our", or "the app")
handles your information when you use our mobile application.
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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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Data You Provide:
• Countries you mark as visited
• Visit dates and personal notes you add
This data is stored exclusively on your device using a local database.
We do not collect, transmit, or store this data on any external server.
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2. ADVERTISING (Google AdMob)
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I Was There uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may
collect and use data to serve personalized ads, including:
• Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
• IP address and general location
• App usage data
This data is collected and processed by Google LLC under their own
Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
To opt out of personalized ads, you can adjust your device settings:
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
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3. NOTIFICATIONS
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The app may send local notifications to remind you to log your travels.
These notifications are generated entirely on-device and do not involve
any external servers or personal data transmission.
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4. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY
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All travel data (visited countries, dates, notes) is stored locally
on your device only. We do not have access to this data. If you
uninstall the app, all locally stored data is permanently deleted.
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5. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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I Was There is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do
not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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6. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will
be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.
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7. CONTACT
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 ck.artefact@gmail.com