Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data control are at the heart of everything we do

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The Simple Version

Your data is yours

We don't sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

You decide what to share

Only you can choose to share your journal entries, photos, or location with others.

We keep your information safe

Industry-standard security measures protect your data at all times.

You can leave anytime

Delete your account and data whenever you want, no questions asked.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide
  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Optional details like your gap year plans, emergency contacts, and profile picture
  • Journal Content: Your journal entries, photos, videos, and location data you choose to add
  • Communication: Messages you send to our support team
Information We Automatically Collect
  • Usage Data: How you use our platform (pages visited, features used, time spent)
  • Device Information: Basic device and browser information for technical optimization
  • Location Data: Only when you specifically choose to add location information to your journal entries

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
  • Provide and improve our journaling platform
  • Keep your account secure
  • Send you important updates about your account
  • Provide customer support when you need help
  • Ensure safety features work properly
We do not:
  • Sell your personal information to anyone
  • Share your journal content with third parties
  • Use your data for advertising to third parties
  • Access your private entries without permission

Your Control Over Sharing

What You Can Share
  • Public Sharing: Choose to make specific journal entries visible to other users
  • Family & Friends: Share selected content with people you invite
  • Location Updates: Optionally share your location with trusted contacts
  • Emergency Contacts: Your emergency contacts can access your location during safety check-ins
What Remains Private
  • Private Journal Entries: Entries you mark as private are only visible to you
  • Account Information: Your email and account settings remain confidential
  • Unshared Content: Any content you don't explicitly choose to share stays private

Data Security

We take your security seriously:

Encryption

Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest

Secure Servers

Reputable hosting providers with strong security measures

Regular Updates

Systems updated with the latest security patches

Limited Access

Only authorized personnel can access systems when necessary

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access

View all personal data we have about you

Correct

Update or fix any incorrect information

Delete

Remove your account and all associated data

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

privacy@gapyeartracker.com

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're here to help and want to make sure you're comfortable with how we handle your information.

Email Us
privacy@gapyeartracker.com
Contact Form
Use our contact page

Your Gap Year, Your Privacy

Your gap year memories are precious, and your privacy is important to us. We're committed to keeping your data secure, giving you complete control over what you share, and being transparent about how we handle your information.

Remember: You decide what to share, when to share it, and with whom. We're just here to help you safely document and preserve your amazing gap year journey.

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