Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use I'm In Hawaii services, we may collect information you provide directly, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account registration details
• User preferences and settings
• Communications with us (support inquiries, feedback)
• User-generated content (reviews, comments, favorites)

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our website and mobile application, we automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, searches)
• IP address and approximate location data
• Browser type and version
• Referrer URLs
• App usage analytics and performance data

1.3 Location Information

Our mobile app may request access to your device's location to:

• Show nearby businesses and attractions
• Provide directions and navigation assistance
• Enhance location-based recommendations
• Display relevant content for your current island

You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalization: To customize content and recommendations
• Analytics: To understand how our services are used and improve user experience
• Communication: To send notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Business Analytics: To track business listings' performance and usage
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 With Business Partners

We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with listed businesses to help them understand their listing performance, including:

• View counts and user engagement metrics
• General demographic and usage trends
• Click-through rates for social media links and websites

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Hosting and maintaining our services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Push notification services (Firebase Cloud Messaging)
• Customer support

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Provide personalized content
• Measure advertising effectiveness

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites and integrate with external services:

• Social Media: Links to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
• Maps: Mapbox for location services
• Firebase: For analytics and push notifications
• Business Websites: Direct links to listed businesses

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records for analytics purposes

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending notifications through our app or email (for significant changes)

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: