Waythread Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 10, 2026

This policy explains how Waythread handles information when you use its travel discovery, itinerary, account and community features.

1. Scope

This policy applies to the Waythread iPhone and iPad application, the Waythread service that supports its account and itinerary features, and this support site. It does not apply to services operated by third parties that you may reach through a link or media source.

2. Information we handle

Account and profile information

When you create or use an account, we process your email address, a generated or edited username, your selected in-app avatar, account identifier and account creation time. We use a one-way password hash for account verification; we do not store a readable copy of your password.

Travel and community information

When you use Waythread, we process the destination, travel dates, selected language, generated itinerary, weather snapshot, saved-route choices, custom stops, likes, favorites, browsing history, comments and replies associated with your account. A generated itinerary may be shown in Waythread's community itinerary feed when the feature is enabled. Public content can include the itinerary, its title, your username, comments, interaction counts and timestamps. Do not include sensitive personal information in public comments or itinerary titles.

Device and service information

We may process a device-level app identifier, app version, device type, operating-system version, language setting, network request time, IP-address-derived technical information, diagnostics and security events. This information helps operate the service, protect against misuse, maintain a secure app-access flow and investigate faults. We do not use it for cross-app advertising tracking.

Support communications

If you contact us, we process the information you provide, such as your email address, app version, device model and message, so we can respond and troubleshoot.

3. Permissions and information we do not request

Waythread's core features do not require access to your precise location, contacts, calendar, health information, camera or photo library. Choosing a destination in Waythread is a travel-planning selection, not a request for your device location. If a future optional feature needs a device permission, the app will request it at the time you choose to use that feature and will explain why it is needed.

4. How we use information

5. AI itinerary generation and weather context

When you request an itinerary, Waythread sends the destination you selected, travel dates and language preference to its planning service. The service may use an AI service provider to create a structured itinerary and combines the request with weather forecast context. The resulting itinerary and forecast snapshot are stored with your trip so the detail remains available later. AI output can be incomplete or inaccurate and is provided for planning support only; verify weather, transport, opening hours, reservations and local safety information before travel.

6. Service providers and disclosures

We use service providers to host the application service and database, deliver images and videos, provide weather information, and support AI itinerary generation. They process information only to provide services to us and subject to applicable contractual, legal or security requirements. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect users and the service, or in connection with a business transfer where permitted by law.

We do not sell personal information and do not use personal information for targeted advertising.

7. Local storage and retention

The app stores account-session information, saved display state and itinerary cache on your device so the app can reopen smoothly. Account-specific browsing history, language and appearance choices may also be stored on your device. A device-level identifier is stored in the system secure storage to support app access and security. Local data may be removed when you delete the app, although information saved to your Waythread account remains on the service until it is deleted or no longer needed.

We retain account, itinerary and interaction information while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for security, dispute resolution, legal compliance and service operation. Public comments or published itineraries may remain visible until removed, deleted, anonymized or retained as required by law.

8. Your choices and rights

You can edit your username, select a different in-app avatar, manage itineraries, remove saved routes, delete your own itinerary where available and sign out in the app. You may request access to, correction of or deletion of account information by contacting us at metahancihanyanka@gmail.com. We may need to verify your request before acting on it. Deleting an account can remove or anonymize associated content where required by applicable law and subject to legal retention obligations.

9. International processing

Waythread and its service providers may process information in countries or regions other than the one where you live. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards required by applicable law. By using a feature that requires the service, you understand that the information necessary to provide that feature may be processed by our service providers.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures designed to protect information. No internet or storage system is completely secure, so please use a unique password, keep your device protected and do not share your account credentials.

11. Children

Waythread is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children where parental consent is required by applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate permission, contact us and we will review the request.

12. External links and media

Waythread may display media or offer links to external websites when you choose to open them. Those third parties have their own privacy practices, and this policy does not govern their services. Review their policies before providing information to them.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when our features, service providers or legal obligations change. We will post the updated version here and revise the “Last updated” date. Where required, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.

14. Contact

For privacy questions, requests or concerns, email metahancihanyanka@gmail.com.