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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

gogoooglymap (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates gogoooglymap.com and its associated mobile applications. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Account registration details (name, email address, password)
  • Profile information you choose to add
  • Content you create (trek logs, posts, stories, reviews)
  • Messages sent through our contact forms

Information collected automatically

  • Pages visited, time spent, and interactions on our website
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Referring URLs and search terms
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, operate, and improve our services
  • To personalise your experience (e.g. recently viewed destinations)
  • To send service-related communications and push notifications (with your consent)
  • To analyse traffic and usage patterns to improve content and features
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, session duration, and device information using cookies. This data is processed by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies — Required for the site to function (authentication, theme preference)
  • Analytics cookies — Used by Google Analytics to measure usage (see section 3)
  • Preference cookies — Remember your settings such as dark/light mode and recently viewed content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers — Hosting, storage, and infrastructure partners who process data on our behalf
  • Analytics providers — Google Analytics (see section 3)
  • Legal authorities — When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Analytics data is retained for 14 months as configured in Google Analytics. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@gogoooglymap.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (YouTube, hotel booking platforms, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hello@gogoooglymap.com.