Privacy Policy

WanderMark ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile name and photo (optional)
• Bio and location (optional)

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Landmarks you visit and mark as complete
• Photos you upload with visits
• Travel diary notes and tips
• Points, achievements, and progress
• Activity on leaderboards and social features

Device Information

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• Crash reports and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the WanderMark service
• Track your travel progress and achievements
• Display leaderboards and social features
• Enable friend connections and messaging
• Send notifications about your activity
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
• Respond to customer support requests

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With other users based on your privacy settings (public, friends, private)
• On leaderboards (display name and points only)
• With service providers who assist in operating our app
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a merger or acquisition

4. Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your information:

• Set default privacy (public, friends-only, or private)
• Choose visibility for each visit individually
• Edit or delete your profile information
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Manage friend connections
• Control notification preferences

5. Data Storage & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. Your data is stored securely on cloud servers with encryption in transit and at rest.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Photos & Camera Access

WanderMark requests camera and photo library access to:

• Take photos of landmarks you visit
• Select existing photos from your gallery
• Add a profile picture

Photos you upload are stored securely and their visibility is controlled by your privacy settings. You can delete uploaded photos at any time.

7. Children's Privacy

WanderMark is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

We may use the following third-party services:

• Apple Sign-In and email-based authentication
• Analytics services to improve our app
• Cloud storage for data and photos

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: