Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to TripKit. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our trip planning and coordination platform.

Information We Collect

When you use TripKit, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, location, and transportation preferences that you provide during registration
  • Trip Data: Information about trips you create or join, including destinations, dates, itineraries, lodging details, transportation arrangements, and packing lists
  • Financial Information: Expense records and payment splitting details for trip coordination
  • Profile Information: Avatar customization, preferences, and settings you configure
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including features accessed and actions taken

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our trip planning and coordination services
  • Enable collaboration and information sharing within your trip groups
  • Authenticate your account and ensure platform security
  • Send you important notifications about your trips and account
  • Improve our services and develop new features
  • Respond to your support requests and communications
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted database platform with enterprise-grade security measures. We implement industry-standard security practices including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Trip information is only accessible to members who have been invited to the specific trip. We use row-level security policies to ensure data isolation between different trips and users.

Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Trip Members: Information you add to a trip is visible to all members of that trip to facilitate coordination
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
  • For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties or use it for advertising purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can view and download your personal information at any time through your account settings
  • Modification: You can update your profile information and trip details directly in the platform
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us
  • Data Portability: You can export your trip data in standard formats

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies and local storage to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. These are necessary for the platform to function properly. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or analytics tools that collect personal information for advertising purposes.

Children's Privacy

TripKit is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice in the platform. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

By using TripKit, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.