Privacy Policy

Been & Bound (“Been & Bound,” “we,” “us”), formerly called nomadtik, helps you see the places you've been and keep track of the places you want to go, on an interactive globe. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our mobile apps and website (together, the “Service”), how we use it, and the choices you have.

We built Been & Bound to be useful without being nosy. We collect the minimum we need to make the app work, and we do not sell your personal information.

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account information. When you sign in with email, Apple or Google, we store your email address and basic profile details so we can keep your account and data in sync.
• Content you create. The places you mark as been, the wish lists and places you save, trips, notes, and the links or screenshots you import. This is the heart of the Service and stays tied to your account.
• Location data. With your permission, we use your device location to center maps and suggest places nearby. You can turn this off at any time in your device settings.
• Usage and device data. Basic information such as which features you use, app version, device type, and crash logs, so we can fix bugs, improve the app, and measure how well our ads work.
• Purchase information.If you subscribe to Been & Bound Pro, Apple or Google processes the payment. We receive the status of your subscription, never your card details.

If you allow access to your photo library, Been & Bound reads the location and date saved in your photos to find the places you've been and group them into trips. The photos you add are stored on your device.

To show the names of those places, we send the photo locations (not the photos) to our servers, which look them up with a mapping provider. You can change or remove photo access at any time in your device settings.

When you import a link, a post or a screenshot, we send it to our servers and use automated tools, including AI service providers, to find the places it mentions. We only process what you choose to import.

Place pages can show tips summarized from publicly available sources, such as Reddit discussions and TikTok videos. We never access your personal Reddit, TikTok or YouTube accounts, and linking them is never required.

• To provide, maintain, and personalize the Service.
• To keep your places, lists and trips in sync with your account.
• To improve features, fix bugs, and understand what's useful.
• To communicate with you about updates, security, and support.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud or abuse.

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in these limited cases:

• Service providers who process data on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, mapping, AI processing, subscription management, analytics and crash reporting, under contracts that limit how they may use it.
• Things you choose to share, such as a share card or a trip link you send to someone.
• Legal reasons, when required to comply with the law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
• Business transfers, if Been & Bound is involved in a merger or acquisition, with notice to you.

We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we remove the associated personal data, except where we must keep it to comply with legal obligations.

You can delete your account at any time in the app: open Profile and choose Delete account. This permanently removes your account and the data stored with it on our servers. Photos stored only on your device are removed when you uninstall the app.

If you can't access the app, email us at hi@beenandbound.travel from the address you signed up with and we will delete your account for you. Subscriptions are billed by Apple or Google, so please also cancel any active subscription in your App Store or Google Play settings.

• Access, update, or delete your account information in the app.
• Turn location and photo permissions on or off in your device settings.
• Opt out of non-essential analytics where available.
• Request a copy or deletion of your data by emailing us at the address below.

We use industry-standard safeguards, including encryption in transit, to protect your information. No system is perfectly secure, but we work continually to keep your data safe.

Been & Bound is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us and we will delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top and, where appropriate, notify you in the app.

By using Been & Bound you agree to use the Service lawfully and not to misuse, disrupt, or attempt to reverse-engineer it. The Service is provided “as is” without warranties, and Been & Bound's liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Place details and traveler tips are for convenience only. Always confirm critical information (visas, opening hours, safety) with official sources.

Been & Bound Pro is an auto-renewing subscription billed to your Apple or Google account. It renews unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your App Store or Google Play account settings.

Questions about this policy or your data? Email us at hi@beenandbound.travel.