# Privacy Policy
**Last Updated:** June 25, 2026
At **TravelPlanner** ("we", "our", "the Application"), protecting your privacy and security is our top priority. This Privacy Policy details how we handle sensitive user data, how it is collected, used, and the direct control you have over your information.
In compliance with Google Play & Apple App Store developer policies, we do not track you across other apps, sell your data, or use it for advertising purposes.
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## 1. Information We Collect
To provide a seamless travel planning experience, we process the following data:
* **Account Credentials:** When you register or sign in, we process your email address. Password validation is managed through industry-standard secure hashing mechanisms.
* **Travel Planning Data:** Destinations, dates, durations, generated activities, transit points, and itineraries created within the app.
* **Diagnostics:** Performance reports and crash logs used solely for application diagnostics and maintenance.
* **Location Information:** The geocoding system retrieves coordinate references for planning routes. No persistent background tracking is performed.
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
Your details are processed to:
* Create, authenticate, and manage your user profile.
* Generate optimized itineraries using geographic references.
* Synchronize itineraries across your signed-in devices.
* Send automated verification codes (OTP), travel reminders (once every 15 days), and invitation rewards.
* Identify and debug performance issues to maintain app stability.
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## 3. Third-Party Service Providers
We work with trusted industry leaders to provide our infrastructure:
* **Google Firebase:** Used for secure user authentication (Firebase Auth) and cloud database storage (Firestore).
* **Resend:** Used to deliver critical account emails, including registration codes and newsletter updates.
We do not share, lease, or sell user databases to advertising agencies or third-party brokers.
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## 4. Data Retention & Security
All database records are securely hosted on encrypted cloud systems. Your account information and travel itineraries are retained until you explicitly request deletion.
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## 5. User Rights & Account Deletion
You have full authority over your personal information:
* **Access and Updates:** You can review and update account details within the profile settings.
* **Account & Data Erasure:** You can instantly delete your account and all associated itineraries at any time. This can be done directly from the **Profile & Account Settings** screen by selecting "Delete Account" and confirming. Deletion is immediate, complete, and irreversible.
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## 6. Children's Privacy
TravelPlanner is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
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## 7. Contact Information
For feedback, support, or legal queries regarding this policy, reach us via:
* 📧 **Email:** nejat.yegen@gmail.com