Privacy & Policy
Effective Date: July 15, 2025
Galimutti Tech Pvt Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") operates the MapMyStory mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. The Personal Information we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible within the MapMyStory app, unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide and improve our Service, we collect various types of information.
a. Personal Information You Provide Directly
When you use our Service, you may provide us with certain personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that can be used to contact or identify you. This includes, but may not be limited to:
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Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address, username, and password.
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User-Generated Content: Information you create and upload to the Service, such as:
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"Stories": The text, descriptions, and any associated metadata for your stories.
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Photos and Videos: Images and video content you upload to accompany your stories.
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Voice Recordings/Audio: If the app allows voice notes or audio recordings for stories.
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Communications: Any messages or other communications you send to us, such as support inquiries.
b. Information Collected Automatically (Device and Usage Data)
When you access or use the Service, we may automatically collect certain information. This includes:
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Location Data: To enable the core functionality of mapping your stories and locations, we collect your precise geographic location data.
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How it's Collected: This may involve using GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular network location. We only collect location data with your explicit permission.
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When it's Collected: Location data is collected when the app is actively in use. We do not collect your location in the background unless explicitly stated and consented to by you for specific features (e.g., tracking a continuous journey).
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Purpose: To allow you to pinpoint locations for your stories, display your stories on a map, and enable location-based features.
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Log Data: We do not currently collect Log Data (such as device IP address, operating system version, app configuration, time and date of service use, and other statistics) through third-party products. In the future, for internal analytics and error reporting, we may implement collection of such data. If we do, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
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Device Information: We collect your device token solely for the purpose of facilitating API calls related to our services, specifically for push notifications. No other device-specific information (such as device type, unique device identifiers other than the token, or mobile network information beyond what is necessary for connectivity) is collected.
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Usage Data: We do not currently collect Usage Data (such as features accessed, time spent on screens, or app interaction patterns). In the future, we may collect such data to understand app usage and improve user experience. If we do, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
c. Information from Third-Party Services
We use certain third-party services that may collect information. We strongly recommend you review the privacy policies of these third-party service providers to understand their data practices.
List of Third-Party Service Providers:
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Location Services (e.g., Google Play Services Location APIs): If your app uses underlying system location services provided by your device's operating system (e.g., Google Play Services for Android, Core Location for iOS), these may facilitate the collection of location data as described above. Link to Google's Privacy Policy (for Google Play Services)
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Push Notification Services (e.g., Firebase Cloud Messaging for Android and iOS): These services enable us to send you push notifications. They typically involve the use of a device token (as mentioned in Device Information) to route notifications to your specific device.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes:
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To Provide and Maintain the Service: To operate and deliver the core functionalities of the MapMyStory app, including enabling you to create, store, and view your stories on a map.
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To Personalize and Develop the Service: To enhance features, and develop new functionalities (e.g., using location data for mapping features).
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To Manage Your Account: If you create an account, to manage your registration and provide you access to various features.
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To Communicate With You: To send you updates, security alerts, and support messages related to the Service, including push notifications if you have enabled them.
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To Ensure Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities.
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To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet any applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your Personal Information in limited circumstances and only as described in this Privacy Policy:
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With Your Consent: We may share your information if you give us explicit consent to do so. For example, if you choose to publicly share a "story" or allow it to be visible to other specific users within the app (if such features exist).
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With Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services (like push notifications), or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
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For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency). We may also disclose your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or other third parties.
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Business Transfers: If Galimutti Tech Pvt Ltd is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
4. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., for tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).
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Account Deletion: If you have an account, you can typically delete your account directly within the app's settings. Upon account deletion, we will initiate the process of deleting or anonymizing your Personal Information associated with your account, generally within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
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Data Deletion Requests: You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Information. To request deletion of your data or account, please contact us at support@mapmystory.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and as required by applicable laws.
5. Security of Your Information
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, and we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. While data in transit (between your device and our servers) is not explicitly encrypted by us, we ensure that server-side data is protected through encryption at rest and other robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We implement various security measures, including access controls to sensitive data, to protect your information.
6. Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
7. Children's Privacy
These Services are not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, we will immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at support@mapmystory.com so that we can take the necessary actions to remove that information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including:
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Right to Access: The right to request copies of your Personal Information.
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Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
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Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): The right to request that we erase your Personal Information under certain conditions.
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Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Information under certain conditions.
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Right to Object to Processing: The right to object to our processing of your Personal Information under certain conditions.
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Right to Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@mapmystory.com.
9. 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 "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We will also inform you via [e.g., in-app notification, email to registered users] of any significant changes. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: support@mapmystory.com
Address:
Galimutti Tech Pvt Ltd
#232, GreenField Garden 2, Kuduregere,
Tarahunase post, Bengaluru 562157
Karnataka, India
Website: www.mapmystory.com