Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Guidy ("we", "our", "the app") is a smart travel planning application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo.
• Travel Plans: Travel plans you create and save within the app are stored in our database associated with your account.
• Travel Preferences: Quiz answers and personality preferences you provide to personalize recommendations.
• Device Information: Device language, platform (iOS/Android) for localization and compatibility.
• Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data via Firebase Analytics (app opens, feature usage) to improve the app experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide personalized travel recommendations using AI
• To save and sync your travel plans across sessions
• To manage your subscription and premium features
• To improve app performance and fix issues (via Firebase Crashlytics)
• To display relevant advertisements (for free-tier users)

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, analytics, and crash reporting
• Google AdMob: Advertising for free-tier users
• Groq API: AI-powered travel recommendations (your queries are sent to generate suggestions)
• Google Maps: Navigation and location display
• Google Play / Apple App Store: Subscription payment processing

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on Firebase (Google Cloud) servers. We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) and Firebase Security Rules to ensure only you can access your own data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the app's settings.

7. Your Rights

• Access: You can view all your data within the app.
• Delete: You can delete your account and all data from the app settings.
• Portability: Your travel plans can be shared/exported from the app.

8. Children's Privacy

Guidy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Advertising

Free-tier users may see banner and interstitial ads served by Google AdMob. AdMob may use device identifiers and usage data to serve relevant ads. Premium subscribers do not see ads.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
guidyapp.dev@gmail.com