Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Overview
Elsewhere is an AI-powered travel recommendation service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it.
Data We Collect
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous ID (cookie) | Track your recommendation history | 1 year |
| Location (city/country) | Provide relevant suggestions | With your requests |
| Travel preferences | Generate personalized itineraries | With your requests |
| Browser/device info | Optimize experience | With your requests |
Third-Party Services
To provide our service, we share certain data with third-party providers:
- OpenAI - Your travel preferences and destination are sent to generate recommendations
- Google Maps - Location queries to display maps and place details
- ipinfo.io - Your IP address to determine your approximate location
These services have their own privacy policies. We do not sell your data to any third parties.
Cookies
We use a single cookie (elsewhere_user_id) to identify you across sessions. This is an anonymous identifier that allows us to:
- Remember your past recommendations
- Avoid re-generating the same content
You can decline cookies using the banner when you first visit. If you decline, you can still use the service, but we won't track your history.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access - View all data associated with your ID
- Delete - Request deletion of all your data
- Export - Download your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, visit My Data page.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure, HttpOnly cookies
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Input validation and sanitization
Contact
For privacy-related questions, please contact us through the About page.