Introduction
Welcome to Wayfare. We are a social platform designed to help people discover, share, and connect over meaningful experiences. This Privacy Policy explains how Wayfare ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and discloses information when you use our application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using Wayfare, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to provide and improve the Service:
Information You Provide Directly
- Account registration details (name, username, email address, date of birth, profile photo)
- Content you create, post, or share — such as photos, captions, comments, and messages
- Communications you send to us, including support requests
- Information you provide when linking third-party accounts
Information Collected Automatically
- Device identifiers, IP address, operating system, and browser type
- Usage data: pages viewed, features interacted with, time spent on the app
- Log data and crash reports
- Approximate location inferred from IP address
Information from Third Parties
- If you connect a social account (e.g., Google or Apple Sign-In), we receive basic profile information as permitted by your settings on that platform
- Analytics partners may provide aggregated insights about how users interact with our Service
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and operate the Service — creating your account, enabling core features, and personalizing your experience
- To improve our platform — analyzing usage patterns, diagnosing technical issues, and developing new features
- To communicate with you — sending service updates, security alerts, and responding to your inquiries
- To ensure safety and security — detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, enforcing our Terms of Service, and protecting our users
- To comply with legal obligations — when required by applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process
We do not use your personal data to make automated decisions that have significant legal or similarly significant effects on you without human oversight.
Sharing of Information
We respect your data. We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers — third parties who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, customer support), bound by confidentiality obligations
- For legal reasons — if required by law, court order, or governmental authority; or to protect rights, safety, and property of Wayfare and its users
- Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to you
- With your consent — in any other circumstance where you have explicitly authorized the sharing
Social Features & Public Content
Wayfare is a social platform. Certain information you share may be visible to other users depending on your privacy settings:
- Your public profile (username, profile picture, bio) is visible to all users by default
- Content you post to public feeds or communities may be viewed and shared by others on the platform
- Direct messages are private and visible only to you and the recipient(s)
You may adjust your privacy settings at any time within the app to control who can see your content, follow you, or contact you. We encourage you to review these settings regularly.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the Service. If you choose to delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required to:
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
- Maintain system integrity and security records
Aggregated and anonymized data that cannot identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion — request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection / Restriction — object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at wayfaresupport@gmail.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days).
Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest
- Access controls and role-based permissions for our team
- Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
- Incident response procedures
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to enable any additional security features available in the app.
Children's Privacy
Wayfare is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at wayfaresupport@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the Service itself. When we make material changes, we will notify you through:
- An in-app notification or banner
- An email to the address associated with your account
- An updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Your continued use of the Service after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, our privacy team is here to help.