Privacy Policy

 Welcome to Yaatrees. We are committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our solo travelling social media app, Yaatrees. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions. Information We Collect We may collect and process the following types of information: 1. Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and other contact information that you provide to us when you create an account. We may also collect information about your age, gender, and other demographic information. 2. Payment Information: If you make any purchases through our app, we may collect payment-related information. However, we do not store sensitive payment details like full credit card numbers. Instead, we rely on trusted third-party payment processors to handle these transactions securely. 3. Profile Information: This includes information that you provide in your Yaatrees profile, such as your bio, profile picture, and other details about yourself. You may choose to provide additional information, such as your interests or travel preferences. 4. Location Information: We may collect information about your location when you use Yaatrees, such as your GPS coordinates or the location of the photos you upload. We use this information to provide location-based features, such as showing you posts from other users who are in the same location as you. 5. Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use Yaatrees, such as the posts you view, the people you follow, and the interactions you have with other users. We use this information to personalise your experience on Yaatrees and to improve our app. 6. Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access Yaatrees, such as your device type, operating system, and browser type. We use this information to optimise our app for different devices and to troubleshoot technical issues. 7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on Yaatrees and other online services. 8. Government-Issued Identification: To authenticate and validate your identity and to safeguard other users from bots or fake profiles, we require you to upload a selfie or photograph along with your clearly visible government-issued identification and face. This information is used solely for the purpose of verifying your identity and is not shared with any third parties, except as necessary to perform the verification process. If you do not verify your identity, you will only have read-only access to our app and will not be able to access features such as writing posts or comments or participating in any other form. How We Use Your Information We may use the information we collect about you for the following purposes: 1. To provide and improve Yaatrees: We use your information to operate and improve our app, including developing new features and fixing bugs. For example, we may use your location information to show you posts from other users who are in the same location as you. 2. To personalise your experience: We use your information to personalise your experience on Yaatrees, such as recommending posts or users that we think you might be interested in. For example, we may use your usage information to suggest travel destinations that you might enjoy. 3. To communicate with you: We may use your information to send you updates about Yaatrees, such as new features or promotions. We may also use your contact information to respond to your inquiries or feedback. 4. To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or other legal requests. For example, we may be required to provide information to law enforcement agencies if we receive a valid legal request. 5. For marketing and advertising: We may use your information to show you ads that are relevant to your interests or travel preferences. We may also share your information with advertisers who want to show you ads on Yaatrees or other platforms. How We Share Your Information We may share your information with the following types of third parties: 1. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate Yaatrees, such as hosting providers or analytics providers. These service providers may have access to your information only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. 2. Other Users: We may share your information with other users of Yaatrees, such as when you post content or interact with other users. For example, if you post a photo of a travel destination, other users may be able to see your location information. 3. Advertisers: We may share your information with advertisers who want to show you ads on Yaatrees or other platforms. We may use your information to show you ads that are relevant to your interests or travel preferences. 4. Legal Authorities: We may share your information with legal authorities if we believe that it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Yaatrees, our users, or others. Affiliate Partners and Third-Party Integration We have partnered with third-party service providers, including Expedia.com, to offer additional services such as hotel and flight bookings. When you choose to use these services within the Yaatrees app, you may be shown a webview of the Expedia.com website or redirected to it. Data Sharing with Affiliate Partners Please note that any information you provide within the webview or on the Expedia.com website is governed by Expedia's Privacy Policy and not by this Privacy Policy. We do not have control over how Expedia collects, uses, or shares your information. We recommend that you read Expedia's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to understand their data practices. User Consent By using Yaatrees, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. Similarly, by using the integrated Expedia services within our app, you consent to the data practices as described in Expedia's Privacy Policy. By using the integrated Expedia services within our app, you consent to the data practices as described in Expedia's Privacy Policy. You also acknowledge that Yaatrees is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data collection methods employed by Expedia or any other third-party services integrated into our app. Your Rights As a user of Yaatrees, you have certain rights with respect to your information. These include: 1. The right to access your information: You can request access to the information we have about you by contacting us at the email address below. 2. The right to correct your information: You can update or correct your information by editing your profile on Yaatrees. 3. The right to delete your information: You can delete your account and all associated information by contacting us at the email address below. 4. The right to object to processing: You can object to certain types of processing of your information, such as processing for direct marketing purposes. 5. The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your information to another organisation or directly to you, where technically feasible. Data Retention We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. International Data Transfers Yaatrees operates globally, and we may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your country of residence. We have implemented safeguards to ensure that your information is protected and treated securely in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Children's Privacy Yaatrees is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our files. Third-Party Links Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the third-party services, and we cannot take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services. Social Media Features Our app includes social media features, such as the Facebook "signup" button. These features may collect your IP address and set cookies to function properly. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the collection and use of your information by these social media platforms. Data Security We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorised access, use, alteration, and disclosure. User-Generated Content Our app allows users to post content publicly. Please be aware that any personal information you share in this content will be publicly accessible. Sale of Business If we sell, merge, or otherwise transfer our business, we may transfer your personal information to the new owner. In such a case, your information would remain subject to the promises made in this Privacy Policy. California Privacy Rights California residents have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as the categories of sources from which such information is collected, the purpose for collecting such information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share such information. GDPR Compliance We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the right to access your personal information, correct inaccurate information, request the deletion of your information, object to the processing of your information, request data portability, and file a complaint with a data protection authority. Compliance with Local Laws We aim to comply with the privacy laws and regulations of each country where our app is available. It is not our intention to defy any local laws. We make every effort to respect and comply with the legal requirements of each country, but it is also the responsibility of the user to ensure that their use of Yaatrees complies with local laws. If you believe that any part of our service or this Privacy Policy does not comply with the laws of your country, please contact us at support@yaatrees.com so that we can investigate and make any necessary changes. Changes to the Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on Yaatrees before the changes take effect. We also advise users to periodically review our Privacy Policy for any changes. Your continued use of Yaatrees after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes. Limitation of Liability While we strive to create a safe and secure environment for all our users, Yaatrees is not liable for any direct or indirect damages or losses caused by one user to another, especially in cases where users voluntarily share personal information with each other. Users are advised to exercise caution and discretion when sharing personal details or interacting with others on the platform. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices with respect to your information, please contact us at support@yaatrees.com.