Information We Collect

We access your photo library to provide our core services. Specifically, we access:

• Photo Metadata: Creation date, location data (if available in photo EXIF data), file size, and file format
• Photo Content: Only when you explicitly choose to share or upload a photo to our servers

We collect location information in the following ways:

Device Location: When you enable location services, we collect your current location to:

• Organize your photos by location
• Suggest place names for your photos
• Create personalized travel recaps
• Show location-based features and nearby events

Photo Location Data: We access location data embedded in your photos (EXIF data) to organize them geographically.

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (if provided)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Authentication tokens for account security

We may collect information about how you use the App, including:

• Features you use
• Interactions with the App
• Diagnostic and performance data

We use the information we collect to:

1. Organize Your Photos: Group photos by location and date to create organized memories
2. Identify Trips: Analyze photo metadata to identify travel patterns and suggest trip groupings
3. Create Travel Recaps: Generate personalized blog posts and summaries of your trips
4. Provide Location Services: Show nearby events and location-based features
5. Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance app functionality
6. Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide assistance

Local Processing

• All photo analysis and organization happen locally on your device.
• We do not upload your photos to our servers unless you explicitly choose to share them.

Cloud Storage

Photos are only uploaded to our cloud servers when you:

• Explicitly choose to share a photo
• Create a travel recap that includes photos
• Upload photos as part of sharing features

Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete the App or clear its data
• Cloud Data: Retained as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services
• Account Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share content
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist in operating our App (e.g., cloud storage, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

GDPR Rights (European Users)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing

CCPA Rights (California Users)

• Right to Know: Understand what personal data is collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Opt-Out: Decline sale of your personal data (we do not sell your data)
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against users exercising their rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@linkedspaces.com

• Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
• If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit
• Secure authentication methods
• Regular security assessments
• Local-first architecture for sensitive data

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

• Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services.
• We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified by:

• A new Privacy Policy posted in the App
• An updated “Last Updated” date
• A consent prompt if significant changes occur

If you have any questions, contact us at:

• Email:contact@linkedspaces.com
• Website:linkedspaces.com

By using our App, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the App.