TravelRoute Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 10, 2026
Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to TravelRoute!

We understand that your privacy matters. We are committed to protecting your personal information and data security. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand:

What information we collect
How we use that information
Your control over your information
How we protect your information

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using TravelRoute, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information We Collect

TravelRoute is a privacy-focused, local-first app. We collect very limited information:

1.1.1 Information You Provide

Location information: When you create travel routes, city names, latitude/longitude coordinates, and other geographic information you enter
Route data: Travel routes you create, including start points, end points, waypoints, and transportation types
Route names: Custom names you assign to saved routes
Timestamps: Creation and modification times for your routes

1.1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device information: To ensure the app runs properly, we may collect basic technical information such as device model and operating system version (used only for crash analysis and performance optimization)
Usage data: Anonymous statistics about app usage (such as feature usage frequency) to improve the user experience

1.2 Information We Do Not Collect

We explicitly commit not to collect the following:

Your name, email address, phone number, or other personally identifiable information
Your real-time location or location tracking data
Your photos, contacts, or other personal files
Your browsing history or usage data from other apps
Any sensitive information that could be used to identify you personally

2. How We Use Information

2.1 How We Use Your Information

Information we collect is used only for the following purposes:

2.1.1 Providing Core Features

Route creation and editing: Using location information you enter to display and edit travel routes on the map
Route animation generation: Generating dynamic trajectory animations based on your route data
Video export: Rendering route animations as video files and saving them to your device photo library
Data persistence: Storing route data locally on your device so you can view and edit it at any time

2.1.2 Improving the App Experience

Performance optimization: Analyzing usage data to improve performance and stability
Feature improvement: Understanding how users interact with the app to develop more useful features
Bug fixes: Collecting crash reports and error logs to resolve issues quickly

2.2 How We Will Not Use Your Information

We promise that we will not:

Sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties
Use your information for advertising or marketing
Share your personal information with other companies or organizations (except as required by law)
Track your real-time location or behavior
Use your information for any purpose not described in this policy

3. Information Storage

3.1 Local Storage

TravelRoute uses a local-first data storage strategy:

All route data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework
Video files are saved to your device photo library and are fully under your control
Map snapshots are stored in the app sandbox as route preview images
Our servers do not store any of your route data or personal information

3.2 iCloud Sync (Optional Feature)

If you choose to enable iCloud sync (may be available in a future version):

Your route data will be synced to your iCloud account through Apple's CloudKit service
Data transmission uses end-to-end encryption
Only you can access your iCloud data
We cannot access any information stored in your iCloud
You can disable iCloud sync at any time in Settings

3.3 Data Retention

Local data: Your route data remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
Deleting data: When you delete a route or uninstall the app, all related data is permanently removed from your device
No server backups: Because we do not store your data on servers, there is no server-side data retention

4. Information Sharing

4.1 We Do Not Share Your Information

TravelRoute is a fully local app. We do not share your personal information or route data with any third parties.

4.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following system services provided by Apple, which are governed by Apple's privacy policy:

4.2.1 MapKit (Map Services)

Purpose: Display maps, search locations, and plan routes
Data processing: Place names you enter are sent to Apple's map services for geocoding (conversion to coordinates)
Privacy protection: Apple MapKit uses anonymized requests and does not associate your searches with your Apple ID
Details: See Apple Privacy Policy

4.2.2 Photo Library Access

Purpose: Save exported videos to your device photo library
Permission: Requires your authorization to access the photo library
Data processing: Video files are saved directly to your device and do not pass through any server
Control: You can revoke photo library access at any time in system Settings

4.3 Legal Requirements

In the following rare circumstances, we may be required to disclose information:

To comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests
To protect our rights, property, or safety
To prevent fraud or security threats
To protect the legitimate rights of users or the public

Because we do not store your data on servers, even if we receive such requests, we cannot provide your route data.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We take the following measures to protect your information:

Local encryption: Using iOS data protection mechanisms to encrypt your data on device
Sandbox isolation: App data is stored in the iOS sandbox, inaccessible to other apps
Minimum permissions: Requesting only necessary system permissions (maps, photo library)
No network transmission: Route data is not transmitted over the network (unless you enable iCloud sync)
Secure development: Following Apple's security development best practices

5.2 Your Responsibility

To protect your data security, we recommend that you:

Set a passcode or biometric lock on your device
Do not share your device with others
Keep iOS updated to receive the latest security patches
Grant app permissions carefully

5.3 Data Breach Notification

Although we take strict security measures, no system is completely secure. If a data breach occurs, we will:

Investigate immediately and take remedial action
Notify affected users within a reasonable time
Report to relevant regulatory authorities (if required by law)

6. Your Rights

6.1 Access and Control Your Data

You have full control over your data:

View data: View all saved routes in the app at any time
Edit data: Edit and modify route information at any time
Delete data: Delete individual routes or all routes at any time
Export data: Export routes as video files

6.2 Revoke Permissions

You can revoke permissions granted to the app at any time in iOS Settings:

Open the Settings app
Find "TravelRoute"
Manage location, photo library, and other permissions

Revoking permissions may affect the normal use of certain features.

6.3 Delete Account and Data

Because TravelRoute does not require account registration, you can delete all data by:

Deleting the app: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored route data
Clearing data: Selecting "Clear All Data" in app settings (if available)
iCloud data: If iCloud sync is enabled, delete app data in iCloud settings

7. Children's Privacy

TravelRoute is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete the relevant information.

8. International Users

TravelRoute is available worldwide. If you use this app outside mainland China:

Your data is stored locally on your device
If iCloud sync is enabled, data storage location depends on your Apple ID region
We strive to comply with data protection laws in your region (such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

9.1 Update Notice

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in app features
Legal and regulatory requirements
User feedback and best practices

9.2 How We Will Notify You

When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:

Display a notice in the app
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
Describe the changes in the app store release notes

9.3 Your Choices

If you do not agree with the updated Privacy Policy, you may:

Stop using the app
Delete the app and all data
Contact us to express your concerns

Continued use of the app means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: tenthproducts@zohomail.cn

Response time: We will reply within 7 business days after receiving your email.

We value your feedback and are committed to addressing your privacy concerns.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China (excluding its conflict-of-law rules).

If you have any dispute regarding our privacy practices, we encourage you to contact us first using the information above. If the dispute cannot be resolved through friendly negotiation, you agree to submit it to the competent people's court where we are located.

12. Other Important Information

12.1 Data Minimization

We follow the principle of data minimization and collect or process only information necessary to provide the service.

12.2 Transparency Commitment

We are committed to transparency in data processing and clearly explain our practices in this policy.

12.3 User Trust

Your trust is our most valuable asset. We will continue working to protect your privacy and provide a secure, reliable service.

Thank you for choosing TravelRoute!

We are committed to protecting your privacy so you can record and share your travel stories with confidence.

The TravelRoute development team reserves the right of final interpretation of this Privacy Policy.