Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Digital Nomads s.r.o. ("we," "our," or "us"), a company registered in the Czech Republic with Company ID (IČO) 23306815, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Phone number (for SMS verification)
• User-generated content (profile information, posts, messages)
• Device information (device ID, operating system, app version)

2.2 Location Information

With your consent, we may collect real-time location data to provide location-based features such as route tracking and nearby user discovery. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our services, including:

• App usage patterns and preferences
• Features accessed and time spent
• Crash reports and performance data
• IP address and network information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To authenticate users and prevent fraud
• To send push notifications (with your consent)
• To improve our applications and develop new features
• To respond to user inquiries and provide support
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our services (e.g., Twilio for SMS, cloud hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure development practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will promptly delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the Czech Republic. We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

10. Third-Party Services

Our applications may integrate with third-party services:

• Apple Push Notification Service: For iOS push notifications
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: For Android push notifications
• OpenAI API: For AI-powered features (data processed according to OpenAI's privacy policy)
• Analytics Services: To understand app usage patterns

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through the app or via email.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

13. Data Protection Officer

For any data protection concerns, you may also contact us at: info@digitalnomads.cz

14. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Czech Data Protection Authority (Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů):