Introduction

Welcome to OurRoad ("we," "our," or "us"), a personal project developed by our team. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our travel companion application and website.

By using OurRoad, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Note: As this is a personal project, some features, such as payments, may not yet be available in the current version of OurRoad.

Personal Information

• Name and email address
• Profile information (avatar, cover photo, bio)
• Travel preferences and interests
• Payment information (if applicable, when payment features become available, such information will be processed securely through trusted third-party providers — we do not store or process payment details directly)

Travel Data

• Trip plans and itineraries
• Expense records and receipts
• Journal entries and photos
• Saved places and locations
• Travel statistics and preferences

Technical Information

• Device information and operating system
• IP address and location data (collected with your permission for location-based features)
• Usage patterns and app interactions
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process transactions and manage payments
• Enable trip planning and expense tracking
• Facilitate social features and friend connections
• If payment features are introduced in the future, we will collect and process payment information solely for transaction purposes, through secure third-party providers.
• Improve our services and user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• With other users you choose to share content with
• With service providers who assist in our operations
• To comply with legal requirements
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

We require third-party service providers to handle your data securely and only use it for the purposes we specify.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage and backup systems

Important: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under applicable data protection laws:

Consent

• Location data collection (with your explicit permission)
• Marketing communications and promotional content
• Social features and friend connections
• Optional profile information and preferences

Contract Performance

• Account creation and user authentication
• Providing core travel planning and expense tracking services
• Processing payments and transactions (when available)
• Customer support and service delivery

Legitimate Interests

• App functionality and user experience improvement
• Security monitoring and fraud prevention
• Analytics and usage statistics (anonymized)
• Technical maintenance and system updates

Legal Compliance

• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Response to legal requests and court orders
• Tax reporting and financial record keeping
• Safety and security requirements

Note: You can withdraw your consent at any time for data processing based on consent. However, this may affect the functionality of certain features that require such data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Account Deletion

When you delete your account, please be aware of the following:

• Your personal information (e.g., name, email, profile photo) is permanently removed or anonymized.
• Your account becomes inaccessible and cannot be restored.
• Some shared content (e.g., group posts, comments, or media) may remain in an anonymized form to preserve group functionality.
• You may create a new account in the future, but your previous data will not be restored.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Services

OurRoad integrates with third-party services for payment processing, maps, and social features. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Children's Privacy

OurRoad 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 and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

As a personal project, OurRoad may store and process your information on servers located in various countries. By using OurRoad, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Changes to This Policy

As a personal project, 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: