Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2025  |  Last Updated: February 13, 2025

Via Places ("Via," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

By using Via Places, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect:

We do not collect your social media passwords.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we may collect:

We do not collect precise GPS location unless you explicitly grant permission.

C. Payment Information

Subscriptions are processed through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We do not receive or store your credit card or full payment information. We only receive confirmation of subscription status.

D. Third-Party Content Processing

If you provide a public Instagram or TikTok link for extraction:

We do not access private accounts or bypass platform restrictions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process data under:

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

A. Service Providers

Cloud hosting providers, analytics providers, error monitoring services, and infrastructure vendors. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights and users.

C. Business Transfers

If Via is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active, as necessary to comply with legal obligations, or for legitimate business purposes.

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is legally required.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure cloud storage, access controls, and monitoring.

However, no system is completely secure. Use of the App is at your own risk.

9. Children's Privacy

Via Places is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

If you use the App outside the United States, your data may be transferred and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Third-Party Links and Integrations

The App may contain links to third-party platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and mapping services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

12. Subscription and Billing

Subscriptions are managed by Apple or Google. Cancellation, refunds, and billing disputes must be handled directly through the respective app store. We do not control their billing systems.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.