Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Our Small World ("we," "us," or "Service Provider") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the TravelWise mobile application ("Application" or "App"). The Application is provided as a free service and is offered "AS IS."

Information We Collect and How We Use It

When you register or create a profile in the Application, you provide information such as:

• Your name, email address, and other contact details
• Profile information from Google sign-in, if used
• Other data you voluntarily provide

You can delete your account and associated data anytime. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where legally required to retain it.

We use this information to:

• Manage your account and personalize your experience
• Provide Application features and support
• Communicate important updates, including marketing messages (with your consent)

We automatically collect technical data such as:

• Device type, model, and unique device identifiers (including advertising IDs)
• IP address
• Operating system and browser type
• Usage analytics and crash reports

This data helps improve Application performance and provide personalized content, including ads.

With your permission, we collect approximate location data to:

• Provide location-based services and personalized content
• Improve and analyze Application usage trends

We do not collect precise real-time location data without explicit consent. Anonymized and aggregated location data may be shared with trusted third parties to enhance the Application.

The Application displays advertisements using third-party ad services such as AdMob. These services may collect and use device identifiers, cookies, or other tracking technologies to provide relevant ads. You can manage ad preferences or opt-out of personalized advertising through your device or Google settings.

Third-Party Services We Use

We integrate with several third-party APIs and services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Unirate API for currency exchange rates
• Unsplash API for images
• OSRM API for route calculations
• Google Play Services and Firebase services (Analytics, Crashlytics)
• AdMob for advertisements

These services may collect some data as part of their operation. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

• Google Play Services
• AdMob
• Firebase Analytics
• Unsplash Privacy Policy
• Unirate API Privacy Policy

Notifications

The Application may send:

• Silent notifications (background updates) to keep data current without interrupting you
• User-visible notifications for important information, offers, or promotions

You can control notification preferences through your device settings.

Sharing Your Information

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

• Trusted service providers and API partners to operate the Application
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect safety and rights
• Third parties only with anonymized or aggregated data for analytics and improvements

Data Retention

• User data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable time afterward.
• Automatically collected data is retained for up to 24 months, then anonymized.
• You can request deletion of your data by contacting us at oswtraveladm@gmail.com.

Your Rights and Choices

• You may delete your account and personal data anytime via the Application.
• You can uninstall the app to stop data collection.
• Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have rights such as data access, correction, portability, or restriction of processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Children’s Privacy

Our Application is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians can contact us at oswtraveladm@gmail.com to request removal.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with the update date. Continued use of the Application indicates acceptance of changes.

Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: oswtraveladm@gmail.com