Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information (optional): Name, email address, and profile photo, provided only if you choose to create an account.
• Location Data: Collected with your permission to show nearby attractions and calculate travel routes.
• Usage Data: How you use the app, collected anonymously to improve the experience.

2. Use of Information

• Personalize travel plans and itinerary suggestions.
• Improve app features and user experience.
• Store and display your profile preferences.

3. Profile Photos

• Uploading a profile photo is optional.
• Photos are securely stored and used only within the app.
• You can delete your photo at any time via app settings.

4. Data Sharing

• We do not sell or rent your personal data.
• We may share data with trusted third parties for app functionality (e.g., maps, cloud storage).
• All third parties are required to comply with applicable privacy standards.

5. Data Security

We use encryption and industry-standard security practices to protect your data. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

• Update or delete your profile and data anytime from your app settings.
• Withdraw consent for location access at any time through your device settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Tourista is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. You will be notified via the app or email of any significant changes.

9. Contact Us

• Tourista is a product of Avestar, the data controller for the purposes of the GDPR. Avestar is registered in the Netherlands, Teakhout 38 a, 1507 EM Zaandam (KvK 42076079, BTW NL005475432B95).
• If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at contact@tourista.cc.