E-Tourmate Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 5, 2026

Welcome to E-TourMate. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the app, we may collect the following information:

Account Information

- Name

- Email address

- Password (stored securely in encrypted form)

- Profile information (if provided)

Usage Information

- App usage statistics

- Features accessed

- Device information (such as device model, operating system version, and app version)

Location Information

If you allow location access, E-TourMate may use your device location to help you find nearby tourist destinations and improve your travel experience. Location access is optional and can be disabled in your device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Create and manage your account.

- Provide personalized trip planning using AI.

- Display tourist places and travel information.

- Improve app performance and user experience.

- Respond to customer support requests.

- Maintain app security and prevent misuse.

3. AI Trip Planner

E-TourMate includes an AI-powered trip planning feature. Information you provide to the AI (such as travel preferences, destinations, budget, or trip duration) is used only to generate personalized travel plans.

4. Maps and Location Services

The app uses map services to display tourist locations across Bangladesh. If location permission is granted, it may be used to improve navigation and nearby place recommendations.

5. Advertisements

The app may display advertisements through third-party advertising partners. These partners may collect limited device information in accordance with their own privacy policies to provide relevant ads.

6. Affiliate Links

E-TourMate participates in the Daraz Affiliate Program. When you click affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Purchases are processed on Daraz's platform and are subject to Daraz's own Privacy Policy and Terms.

7. Premium Features

The app may offer premium features through in-app purchases. Payment transactions are securely processed by Google Play. E-TourMate does not collect or store your payment card information.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only:

- When required by law.

- With trusted service providers who help operate the app.

- To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Children's Privacy

E-TourMate is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Your Rights

You may:

- Update your account information.

- Request deletion of your account (where applicable).

- Contact us regarding your personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app or on our official website, and the updated Effective Date will be revised.

13. Contact Us

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

App Name: E-TourMate

Email: etourmate1855@gmail.com

Thank you for using E-Tourmate.