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Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Location Data

To generate personalized routes, we collect:

• Current Location: Your GPS coordinates when you request a route
• Route Preferences: Distance, scenery type, and adventure level settings
• Fuzzing Protection: We add random noise to your precise location coordinates to protect your exact whereabouts while still providing relevant routes

1.2 App Usage Data

We collect basic usage information:

• Routes generated and preferences selected
• App crashes and performance issues
• Feature usage and user interactions
• Device type and operating system version

1.3 Information We DON'T Collect

We specifically do not collect:

• Your name, email, or personal identification
• Continuous location tracking or location history
• Your contacts, photos, or other personal files
• Your actual driving routes or destinations
• Any information when the app is not in use

2. How We Use Your Information

Data Type	Purpose	Retention
Location Data	Generate relevant route suggestions	Not stored after route generation
Preferences	Personalize future route suggestions	Until you delete the app
Usage Analytics	Improve app performance and features	Aggregated data only, 90 days max
Crash Reports	Fix bugs and improve stability	30 days maximum

3. Data Protection & Privacy Measures

3.1 Location Fuzzing

Privacy Protection: When you publish routes to our discovery page, we automatically add random variations (fuzzing) to your GPS coordinates. This means:

• Your precise location is never revealed to other users
• Published routes show an approximate area, not your exact starting point
• Even if someone views your shared route, your exact location remains protected
• This allows route sharing while maintaining your privacy

3.2 Data Security

We protect your information through:

• Encryption: All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption
• Minimal Storage: Location data is processed immediately and not stored
• Local Processing: Most data processing happens on your device
• No Third-Party Sharing: We never sell or share your personal data

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Mapping Services

We integrate with mapping services to generate routes:

• Google Maps API: For route calculation and mapping data
• Mapbox: For additional mapping and geocoding services

These services receive only the fuzzy location data necessary for route generation and are subject to their own privacy policies.

4.2 Analytics Services

We use privacy-focused analytics to improve the app:

• Crash reporting for bug fixes
• Anonymous usage statistics
• No personal identifiers are shared

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Control Your Data

You have the right to:

• Disable Location: Turn off location services (app won't function)
• Delete App Data: Uninstalling removes all local preferences
• Opt-Out Analytics: Disable crash reporting in app settings
• Request Information: Contact us about what data we have

5.2 Data Deletion

Since we store minimal data:

• Location data is never permanently stored
• Uninstalling the app removes all personal preferences
• Analytics data is automatically purged after 90 days
• No account deletion needed - there are no accounts

6. Children's Privacy

Routelette is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. International Users

If you are located outside the United States:

• Your data may be processed in the United States
• We comply with applicable international privacy laws
• EU users have additional rights under GDPR
• Contact us for region-specific privacy questions

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or our website.

9. Contact Us

For privacy questions or concerns, contact us at:

• Email: routelette.app@gmail.com
• Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Question"
• We respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days