Privacy Policy

Voice of Cities ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile web application and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Voice of Cities, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Location Data

When you grant permission, we collect your real-time location information to:

• Provide location-based audio narrations and stories
• Show nearby points of interest on the map
• Calculate distances to locations around you
• Automatically trigger audio content when you approach specific locations

Your location data is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers or shared with third parties.

Device Orientation Data

When you enable the compass feature, we access your device's orientation sensors to display directional information. This data is used only for compass functionality and is not stored.

User Preferences

We store your preferences locally on your device, including:

• Selected language
• Chosen interests and topics
• Onboarding completion status
• App settings and preferences

These preferences are stored in your browser's local storage and remain on your device.

Usage Analytics (Future)

In future versions, we may collect anonymized usage analytics to improve our service. If implemented, we will update this policy and seek your consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide location-based audio experiences
• Personalize content based on your interests
• Display relevant points of interest near your location
• Remember your preferences across sessions
• Improve our service and user experience

Data Storage and Security

Your privacy is important to us. We implement several measures to protect your information:

• Location data is processed locally on your device
• We do not transmit your location to external servers
• Preferences are stored in browser local storage only
• We use HTTPS encryption for all web communications

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

Voice of Cities uses the following third-party services:

• OpenStreetMap: For displaying maps (no personal data shared)
• Leaflet: Open-source mapping library (no data collection)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Location Access: You can revoke location permissions at any time through your browser settings
• Local Data: You can clear all stored preferences by clearing your browser's local storage
• Stop Using: You can stop using the service at any time by closing the application

Children's Privacy

Voice of Cities is designed for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: