Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Your Privacy Matters: Tabibo is designed with privacy-first principles. We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our services and never sell your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and support communications
- Password: Securely encrypted and stored using Firebase Authentication
App Usage Data
- Location Data: GPS coordinates you choose to save with custom names and photos
- Expense Records: Currency conversions and expenses you choose to track
- App Preferences: Settings like dark mode preference and home currency
- Photos: Images you attach to saved locations (stored locally and in your private cloud storage)
Device Information
- Location Services: Only when you actively use location features
- Camera Access: Only when you choose to take photos
- Emergency Services: Access to make emergency calls when using SOS features
2. How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- Sync your data across devices using Firebase Cloud Firestore
- Provide offline access to your saved locations and expenses
- Calculate currency conversions and expense analytics
- Display location-appropriate emergency numbers
Data Security
- All data is isolated per user account - you can only access your own data
- Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- Offline data is stored securely on your device
3. Data Storage and Security
Cloud Storage
Your data is stored in Google Firebase Cloud Firestore with the following security measures:
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access is restricted by Firebase Security Rules
- Each user's data is completely isolated from other users
- Regular security audits and updates
Local Storage
- Data cached on your device for offline functionality
- Photos stored in your device's secure app storage
- Local data is encrypted using device security features
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Service Providers
We use these trusted service providers to operate our app:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and cloud storage
- Fixer.io: Real-time currency exchange rates (no personal data shared)
- REST Countries API: Country information for emergency numbers (no personal data shared)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect user safety.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Data Control
- Access: View all your data within the app
- Edit: Modify or delete individual locations and expenses
- Export: Data export functionality (coming soon)
- Delete Account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data
Permissions
- Location: Only used when you choose to save locations
- Camera: Only used when you choose to take photos
- Offline Storage: For app functionality without internet
6. Children's Privacy
Tabibo is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed in various countries where Firebase operates. All transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and security standards.
8. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through the app or via email.
9. Contact Information
10. Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Apple App Store privacy requirements
- Google Play Store privacy requirements
Remember: You are in control of your data. You can modify, delete, or export your information at any time through the app settings.