Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the Istanbul City Guide mobile application ("the App", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our services.

By using the Istanbul City Guide application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect limited information in order to provide and improve our services.

Account Information

If you create an account within the application, we may collect the following information:

This information is used only to create and manage your account and to provide access to premium features within the application.

Usage Data

We may automatically collect certain information about how the application is used, including:

This information helps us improve the functionality, performance, and stability of the application.

Location Information

The application may access your approximate location in order to show nearby attractions on the map and improve the navigation experience.

Location information is only used while the application is active and is not stored permanently on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

3. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

Premium features within the application may be purchased through Apple's in-app purchase system.

All payments are processed by Apple. We do not collect or store your payment card information.

Apple may share limited information with us such as purchase confirmation and subscription status in order to activate premium content.

4. Data Sharing

We respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

Your information may only be shared in the following limited situations:

These service providers are required to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. User Rights

You have the right to:

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their account and associated data at any time by contacting our support team.

Once an account deletion request is processed, associated personal data will be permanently removed from our systems within a reasonable timeframe unless retention is required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

The application is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements.

When updates occur, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Developer: Istanbul City Guide App