How we handle traveler data

Last updated: April 14, 2026

1. Information we collect

• App usage information such as favorites, visited places, and recent views stored on-device.
• Location data when you choose to use nearby travel guide features or route-related functions.
• Support messages you send to us through email or future contact forms.
• Traveler photos, captions, place tags, and moderation status if you use future gallery upload features.

2. Why we collect it

• To provide place details, recommendations, route planning, and guide features.
• To improve app quality, content accuracy, and support responses.
• To review, approve, display, or remove community-uploaded traveler photos.

3. Storage and third-party services

The app may use third-party services such as map providers, analytics tools, Firebase services for photo uploads, and cloud hosting for our public website. Uploaded traveler photos may be stored in secure cloud storage together with related metadata.

4. Traveler photo submissions

If photo uploads are enabled, submitted photos may be reviewed before they become visible to other travelers. We may remove content that violates law, privacy, copyright, safety rules, or community guidelines.

5. Your choices

• You can choose not to use location-based features.
• You can choose not to upload traveler photos.
• You can contact us to request removal of your submitted content where applicable.

6. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact: privacy@sltravelguide.lk