Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 25, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how World Heritage Map handles information when you use the app.
Information we collect and store
World Heritage Map can be used without creating an account. In guest mode, visit dates, saved lists, viewing history, and related settings are stored locally on your device.
If you create or use an account, the app handles the following information:
- Account and authentication information: your email address, a unique account identifier, your sign-in method, and authentication status. If you use Google Sign-In or Sign in with Apple, profile information made available by that provider, such as your name or profile image URL, may also be associated with your Firebase Authentication account.
- Account-linked app data: World Heritage Site identifiers, visit dates, ratings, notes, uploaded photos, saved lists, viewing history, and related settings.
Account information is processed using Firebase Authentication. Account-linked app data other than photo files is stored in Cloud Firestore, and uploaded photos are stored in Cloud Storage for Firebase. The app may also keep local copies or caches on your device so that content can be displayed quickly.
When a new account is created, eligible guest data already stored on the device is associated with and uploaded to that account. Passwords are processed by Firebase Authentication; the app and developer do not store your password in readable form.
How we use information
We use this information to create and authenticate accounts, send verification and account-management emails, provide and synchronize your records across installations or devices, restore account-linked data after sign-in, maintain app security, respond to support requests, and operate the features you request.
Photos
When you choose to add a photo to a visit record, the app uses the system photo picker. The app receives only the photo you explicitly select through the picker and uploads it to your account storage. It does not use the picker to access other photos in your library.
Location information
If you grant location permission, the app may use your device location to show your current position on the map and help you explore nearby places. Your precise location is not stored on a developer-managed server by World Heritage Map.
Advertising
The app uses Google AdMob to display ads. Google Mobile Ads SDK may collect information such as IP address, device identifiers, advertising data, app interaction data, crash logs, and performance data for advertising, analytics, fraud prevention, and service improvement purposes.
For more information about Google's data practices, please review:
Third-party services
The app uses the following third-party services. These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services under their own privacy policies and terms:
- Google Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, and Cloud Storage for Firebase for account authentication and cloud storage
- Google Sign-In for optional Google account authentication
- Sign in with Apple for optional Apple Account authentication
- Apple MapKit for map features
- Google AdMob for advertising
For more information, please review:
Data sharing
The developer does not sell your personal information. Information is provided to the service providers listed above only as needed to provide authentication, storage, maps, advertising, security, and related app functionality, or when required by law. The app does not intentionally provide your email address, visit-record notes, ratings, or uploaded photos to Google AdMob for advertising.
The developer selects service providers that are required to protect information under their applicable terms, privacy commitments, and laws, and expects them to handle information consistently with the protections described in this policy.
Data retention and deletion
Guest data remains on your device until it is deleted with the app's data, cleared by the app, or transferred to a newly created account. Account-linked information is retained while your account is active or as needed to provide the service.
You can delete individual visit records and their photos in the app. You can also delete your account from the Settings tab. Account deletion removes the authentication account and the account-linked visit records, photos, saved lists, and viewing history stored in the app's cloud services. Some information may remain temporarily in service-provider backups or be retained when required for security, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.
You can withdraw location access at any time in iOS Settings. For questions or assistance with data deletion, contact the address below.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including account-based access controls and the security features provided by Firebase. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
International processing
Information may be processed in countries or regions where the third-party service providers listed above operate. Their handling of information is governed by their applicable terms, privacy commitments, and laws.
Children's privacy
World Heritage Map is not directed to children under the age of 13. The developer does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
syn18ap@gmail.com