TripWithMe - Privacy Policy

Introduction

The protection of your personal data is very important to us. In this privacy policy, we inform you about the processing of personal data when using our app. This privacy policy applies exclusively to the mobile application and all associated services.

Our app serves exclusively for the joint planning of trips and events. The provision of features such as group chats, trip planning and shared pinboards is solely for this purpose. Any other use of the app does not correspond to the intended purpose and is not permitted.

The app is operated as a private project. We strive to provide a secure and reliable service, but note that use is at your own risk.

Responsible Party

Sven Antwertinger

Email: [email protected]

This app is operated as a private project. For privacy reasons, no postal address is published. For all data protection inquiries, you can reach us at the email address provided.

What Data Do We Collect?

Account Data

Email address (for login and communication)
Name or username
Password (stored encrypted)
Profile picture (optional)

Trip Data

Trip name and description
Trip description
Destinations and location data
Travel dates and schedules
List of trip participants
Cover images and uploaded media

Chat Data

Chat messages within groups
Message timestamps
Read receipts
Attached files, links and images

Pinboard Data

Notes and entries
Shared links
Uploaded images

Technical Data

Device ID for push notifications
Operating system and version
App version
Push notification tokens
IP address (temporary for security purposes)

Purpose of Data Processing

Provision and operation of app features
Enabling communication in group chats
Management of trips and participants
Sending push notifications
Improving app performance and user experience
Ensuring IT security and fraud prevention

Special Notes on Group Chats and Personal Responsibility

When using our group chat feature, you as a user are responsible for the shared content. We only provide the technical infrastructure but have no influence on the type and content of communication within groups.

All messages you send in a group chat are visible to all members of that travel group. You alone decide what information you want to share. Carefully consider what data you disclose in group chats, as all group members have access to this information.

Your Personal Responsibility

You are personally responsible for not sharing sensitive personal data such as passwords, credit card information, social security numbers, health data or other highly sensitive information via chat. We assume no liability for damages arising from the disclosure of such information to other group members. The decision about which information you share lies entirely within your responsibility.

If you create a travel group or invite people to a group, you are co-responsible for the selection of participants. Only invite people you trust. Keep in mind that all participants have access to all information, messages, images and documents shared in the group.

Technical Aspects

Chat messages are stored on our servers as long as the trip is active.
If you leave a trip, you will no longer have access to the chat messages of that group.
The trip creator can remove participants, after which they no longer have access to the chat.
Deleted messages are permanently removed and cannot be recovered.

Please note that after sending a message, we have no influence on whether other group members take screenshots or otherwise save content. Therefore, handle the information you share responsibly.

Legal Basis for Processing

Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO: Consent during registration
Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO: Contract fulfillment to provide services
Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO: Legitimate interests for security and functionality

Data Sharing

We generally do not share your data with third parties, except in the following technically necessary cases:

Hosting Provider: To provide the app, we use hosting services. The servers are located in the European Union and are subject to European data protection standards.
Push Notifications: For push notifications, we use Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google) for Android devices and Apple Push Notification Service for iOS devices. These services only receive the minimum necessary data for delivering notifications.

We do not sell, rent or exchange your data with third parties for advertising purposes or other commercial purposes. The app serves exclusively for the joint planning of trips and events.

Retention Period

The retention period of your data depends on the purpose of use and your control:

Account data is stored until you actively delete your account. Deletion takes place within 30 days of your deletion request.
Trip data is stored until the trip is deleted by the creator. You can leave a trip at any time, after which you no longer have access to the trip data.
Chat messages are automatically deleted when the associated trip is deleted. After completion of a trip, chat data is automatically deleted after 90 days, unless the trip is manually deleted beforehand.
Technical logs and protocols to ensure system security are automatically and irrevocably deleted after 30 days.

Your Rights

Right of Access: You have the right to access your stored data.
Rectification: You can have incorrect data corrected.
Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Restriction: You can have the processing of your data restricted.
Data Portability: You can receive your data in a structured format.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your data.
Complaint: You have the right to complain to a data protection authority.

Data Security

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
Passwords are stored using modern hashing algorithms
Regular security updates and backups
Access control and authentication
Secure servers in certified data centers

Minors

Our app is intended for persons aged 16 and over. Persons under 16 require parental consent.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or changes to our services. We will inform you of significant changes.

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