Privacy Policy for TripBrief

 

**Effective Date**: December 18, 2025

**Last Updated**: December 18, 2025

 

Introduction

 

Thank you for using TripBrief ("we," "our," or "the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how TripBrief handles your information.

 

TripBrief stores all your data locally on your device. We don't collect, transmit, or have access to any of your personal information.

 

Information We Collect

 

Data You Provide

 

When you use TripBrief, you may choose to create and store:

 

- **Trip Information**: Trip titles, destinations, dates

- **Travel Details**: Transportation bookings (flights, trains), accommodation reservations

- **Itinerary Information**: Activities, dining reservations, notes

- **Photos**: Images you add to trips, destinations, activities, dining, transportation, or accommodations

- **Booking Details**: Confirmation codes, phone numbers, addresses

 

**Important**:

All of this data is stored **locally on your device only**.

We do not have access to it.

 

Data We Do NOT Collect

 

TripBrief does **NOT** collect, access, or transmit:

 

- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)

- Location data or GPS tracking

- Usage analytics or app usage patterns

- Device information or unique identifiers

- Any data from your trips or itineraries

- Any photos you add to the app

 

How We Use Your Information

 

Since all data is stored locally on your device, TripBrief:

 

- **Displays** your trips, itineraries, and photos within the app

- **Generates** PDF exports of your trips when you choose to export

- **Shows** today's itinerary in the home screen widget

- **Does NOT** send any data to external servers

- **Does NOT** share your data with third parties

- **Does NOT** use your data for advertising or analytics

 

Data Storage

 

Local Storage Only

 

All trip data is stored in a local database on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. This includes:

 

- Trip and destination information

- Transportation and accommodation details

- Activities and dining reservations

- Notes and booking confirmations

- Photos (stored as part of the app's local database)

 

App Groups

 

TripBrief uses Apple's App Groups feature to share data between:

- The main TripBrief app

- The TripBrief home screen widget

 

This sharing happens **only on your device** and does not involve any external servers or cloud services.

 

Photo Access

 

Why We Need Photo Access

 

TripBrief requests access to your Photo Library to allow you to:

- Select photos to add to your trips

- Add photos to destinations, activities, dining, transportation, and accommodations

 

What We Do With Photos

 

- Photos are **copied** from your Photo Library and stored in the app's local database

- Photos remain **on your device only**

- Photos are **never uploaded** to any server

- Photos are **not shared** with any third party

- You can delete photos from TripBrief at any time without affecting your original Photo Library

 

Permissions

 

When you first try to add a photo, iOS will ask for permission. You can:

- **Allow**: You can select photos to add to your trips

- **Deny**: You can still use all other features of TripBrief

 

You can change this permission anytime in iOS Settings → TripBrief → Photos.

 

Data Sharing & Exports

 

PDF Exports

 

When you export a trip as a PDF:

- The PDF is generated **locally on your device**

- You control where the PDF is shared (email, Messages, AirDrop, etc.)

- We do not have access to or track what you do with exported PDFs

 

Future Features (Not Yet Implemented)

 

We are planning features that may allow:

- Exporting trips as shareable files

- Importing trips from files

 

If implemented, these features will:

- Still keep all data on your device

- Give you complete control over what you share and with whom

- Not involve any cloud services or servers operated by us

 

We will update this Privacy Policy if we implement features that change how we handle data.

 

Third-Party Services

 

TripBrief does **NOT** use any third-party services, including:

 

- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase)

- Advertising networks

- Cloud storage or backup services

- Social media integrations

- Crash reporting services

 

Data Security

 

How Your Data is Protected

 

- **Local Storage**: All data stays on your device, protected by iOS security

- **Device Encryption**: When your device is locked, your data is encrypted by iOS

- **No Transmission**: Since data never leaves your device, it cannot be intercepted

- **No Account**: No login required means no password to be compromised

 

Your Responsibility

 

Since data is stored locally:

- **Backup Your Device**: Use iCloud or iTunes backup to prevent data loss

- **Device Security**: Keep your device locked with a passcode or Face ID/Touch ID

- **Lost Device**: If you lose your device, your TripBrief data goes with it (no cloud recovery)

 

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Data Retention & Deletion

 

How Long We Keep Your Data

 

We don't keep your data because we never receive it. All data remains on your device until you delete it.

 

How to Delete Your Data

 

You can delete data at any time:

 

- **Delete a Photo**: Tap the X button on any photo

- **Delete an Activity/Dining/etc.**: Swipe left and tap Delete

- **Delete a Destination**: Swipe left on a destination and tap Delete

- **Delete a Trip**: Swipe left on a trip in the trips list and tap Delete

- **Delete Everything**: Uninstall the app, and all data is permanently removed

 

**Note**: Deleted data cannot be recovered unless you have an iOS device backup.

 

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Children's Privacy

 

TripBrief does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. Since all data is stored locally on the device, parents have complete control over what their children enter into the app.

 

**Age Rating**: 4+ (suitable for all ages)

 

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Your Rights

 

Under various privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you have rights regarding your personal data. Since TripBrief does not collect or have access to your data:

 

- **Right to Access**: All your data is already accessible to you in the app

- **Right to Delete**: You can delete any data at any time within the app

- **Right to Portability**: You can export your trips as PDFs

- **Right to Opt-Out**: Not applicable, as we don't collect data

 

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will:

 

- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

- Notify you through an app update note in the App Store

- Post the updated policy at the same URL

 

Your continued use of TripBrief after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

App Store Privacy Labels

 

In accordance with Apple's App Store requirements, here's what we report:

 

Data Not Collected

 

TripBrief does NOT collect any of the following data types:

- Contact Info

- User Content (trips, photos, itineraries are stored locally only)

- Identifiers

- Usage Data

- Diagnostics

- Location

- Search History

- Browsing History

- Purchases

- Financial Info

- Health & Fitness

- Sensitive Info

 

Data Linked to You

 

**None**. We do not link any data to your identity because we do not collect any data.

 

Data Used to Track You

 

**None**. We do not track you across apps or websites.

 

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Contact Us

 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or TripBrief's privacy practices, you can contact us:

 

**Developer**: Puffidea

**Email**: admin@adanatech.com

 

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

 

Consent

 

By using TripBrief, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

 

You do NOT consent to:

- Any data collection (we don't collect data)

- Any data sharing (we don't share data)

- Any tracking (we don't track)

 

You maintain complete control over your data at all times.

 

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## Summary

 

**What TripBrief Does**:

✅ Stores all your trip data locally on your device

✅ Accesses your Photo Library only when you select photos

✅ Generates PDFs locally on your device

✅ Shows your itinerary in a widget on your device

 

**What TripBrief Does NOT Do**:

❌ Send any data to servers

❌ Collect personal information

❌ Track your usage or behavior

❌ Share data with third parties

❌ Display advertisements

❌ Require account creation or login

 

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Jurisdiction

 

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please note that the app is designed for local use only and does not transmit data internationally.

 

Data Breach Notification

 

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting TripBrief users, we will:

 

1. Notify affected users within 72 hours

2. Describe what data was affected

3. Explain what steps we are taking

 

**Note**: Since TripBrief does not collect or store data on servers, traditional data breaches affecting our systems are not possible. However, we will notify users if we become aware of any security vulnerabilities in the app itself.

 

Privacy by Design

 

TripBrief was built with privacy as a core principle:

 

- **Local-First**: We chose local storage over cloud services

- **No Accounts**: We deliberately did not implement user accounts

- **Minimal Permissions**: We only request Photo Library access, which you control

- **Transparency**: This privacy policy honestly describes our practices

- **User Control**: You control all your data at all times

 

Thank you for trusting TripBrief with your travel planning!

 

This privacy policy was last reviewed and updated on December 18, 2025.*