JourneyLog Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller & Contact Information

This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile application JourneyLog and related desktop/web tools provided by GoShareTheJourney® ("we", "us", or "our").

For questions, legal notices, or inquiries concerning this policy, you may contact our designated data compliance officer at:

2. 100% On-Device Processing & Zero Server Rendering

JourneyLog is engineered with strict data isolation, zero server rendering, and client-side processing principles:

• Zero Server Rendering: We do not use remote servers or cloud processing pipelines to generate your content. All scrapbook album layouts, high-resolution 300 DPI vector PDF exports, 60fps MP4 video animations, 3D trajectory playback calculations, and EXIF chronological timeline matching are rendered 100% locally by your phone's GPU and CPU.
• 100% Saved and Stored on the App: Your photographs, video clips, GPS coordinates, captions, and journal notes are saved and stored exclusively in JourneyLog's local application sandbox and private on-device SQLite database on your device. They are never uploaded, synced, or streamed to any external server.
• No Cloud Databases or Backends: We do not host or operate backend cloud databases to receive, backup, or analyze your travel data. Your logs and media exist only on your device unless you explicitly export or share them yourself.
• Optional Personal Cloud Backup (Google Drive & Apple iCloud): If you choose to enable cloud backup in the application, JourneyLog connects directly and securely to your personal Google Drive or Apple iCloud account using official system authentication (OAuth 2.0 / CloudKit). Backups are transferred directly between your device and your personal cloud storage. GoShareTheJourney® does not operate intermediate servers, cannot access your cloud credentials or files, and never receives copies of your backup archives.
• No User Accounts or Login Required: You are never required to register an account, submit an email address, or log in to use JourneyLog.

3. Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be unambiguous regarding what data we do not gather:

• We do not collect or store your GPS route coordinates, waypoints, or speed data.
• We do not upload, view, scan, or process your personal photo library or videos remotely.
• We do not use facial recognition, biometric identification, or content-scanning telemetry.
• We do not collect names, phone numbers, physical addresses, or contact lists.
• We do not sell, rent, monetize, or trade your data with data brokers or advertising exchanges.

4. Device Permissions & Purpose of Use

To deliver travel tracking and scrapbook capabilities, our mobile applications may request the following operating system permissions:

5. Third-Party Network Services & Map Tiles

To display maps and compute road geometries, the application communicates directly from your device with third-party geospatial providers (such as OpenStreetMap, CARTO, or OSRM):

• Map Tile Queries: The app sends standard HTTPS GET queries containing only the map bounding box coordinates required to download visual map images to render on screen.
• Zero Personal Data Attached: No user identity, media files, device serial numbers, or persistent identifiers are appended to these network queries.
• App Store & Google Play Purchases: If you purchase premium features or subscriptions, billing transactions are processed directly by Apple Inc. (App Store) or Google LLC (Google Play) in accordance with their respective privacy policies. We do not store or process your credit card or financial information.

6. No Tracking, No Ad Networks, No Telemetry

Our applications contain zero third-party advertising SDKs, zero behavior-tracking pixels, and zero cross-app identifier tracking (such as Apple's IDFA or Google's Advertising ID). We do not profile your usage habits or sell audience segments.

7. Data Retention, Export, & Deletion Rights

Because all information resides locally on your hardware, you possess complete, autonomous control:

• Deletion: You can delete any individual photo, stop, page, or entire journey at any time from within the app.
• Full Erase: Clearing the application's storage in your device settings or uninstalling the app permanently and immediately destroys all local databases and cached frames.
• Export: You can export your data anytime into standard open formats (PDF, MP4, GPX).

8. Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, CalOPPA)

Under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA):

• Data Minimization: We adhere to strict data minimization; we collect zero non-essential personal data.
• Right to Know & Access: Since we store no user data on our servers, there is no remote database to query or retrieve.
• "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information": We do not sell, share, or monetize any user information.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)

Our software does not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal information from children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the European Union). Because no personal information is transmitted to servers, our apps are safe for general family audiences.

10. Policy Modifications & Direct Inquiries

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to accommodate software additions or evolving legal standards. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated Effective Date.

If you have questions, feedback, or legal inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at: