Privacy Policy for Making Miles

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Overview

Making Miles (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our iOS application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

If you choose to sign in with Apple, we receive:

• A unique Apple User ID (anonymous identifier)
• Optionally, your name and email (if you choose to share them)

This information is used solely to sync your travel data across devices and enable your public travel profile.

Travel Data

The app stores information you provide, including:

• Countries you’ve visited or want to visit
• Travel journal entries and photos
• Visa information
• App preferences and settings

Data Storage

Local Storage: All data is stored locally on your device using iOS standard mechanisms.

iCloud Sync: If enabled, your data syncs via Apple’s CloudKit to your private iCloud account. This data is encrypted and only accessible to you.

Web Sync: If you sign in with Apple, your visited countries may sync to our servers to enable your public travel profile feature.

What We Do NOT Collect

• Location data
• Contacts
• Browsing history
• Device identifiers for advertising

Third-Party Services

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat for subscription management. RevenueCat processes:

• Anonymous app user IDs
• Purchase transactions
• Subscription status

RevenueCat’s privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Apple Services

• Sign in with Apple for authentication
• CloudKit for data sync
• App Store for purchases

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law
• To provide features you’ve explicitly enabled (like public profiles)

Public Profiles

If you claim a username, your travel statistics (countries visited, continents explored) may be visible on your public profile at beenthere.app/username. You control what’s visible in your profile settings.

Children’s Privacy

Making Miles does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

Data Retention

Your data is retained as long as you use the app. You can delete all data by:

• Removing the app from your device
• Requesting account deletion by contacting us

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Export your data (Settings > Export Data)
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of web sync features

Changes to This 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 and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: makingmiles@diegovarela.com