Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to aki.
aki is a curated community designed to help people connect through shared journeys, travel routes, and overlapping paths.
We believe the road should feel open — but never exposed.
Your privacy is a core part of how aki is built.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to operate aki.
a) Information you provide
- Name or username
- Email address
- Profile details (bio, languages, country, travel style)
- Photos you upload
- Social links (e.g. Instagram, TikTok)
- Trip plans (destinations and approximate timing)
- Content you share (messages, interactions)
b) Location-related information
aki is designed to avoid precise tracking.
We may process:
- Approximate location (to help show relevant people nearby)
- Locations you add to your trip plans
We do not:
- Show exact GPS coordinates
- Display real-time movement
- Provide map-based tracking
Your location is never shown precisely.
We use approximate distance and recent activity to help you discover others nearby.
c) Automatically collected data
- Device type and operating system
- App interactions and usage patterns
- Crash logs and diagnostics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Help you discover people nearby or heading in a similar direction
- Enable connections based on shared routes and interests
- Display your profile to other users based on your settings
- Operate and improve the app
- Send relevant updates and notifications
- Maintain safety, trust, and integrity within the community
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Visibility & Privacy Controls
aki gives you control over what you share and how you appear.
Profile visibility
You choose what is visible on your profile, including:
- Name (optional)
- Age (optional)
- Photos and profile details
Distance-based discovery
Users are shown based on approximate distance ranges, not exact locations.
We do not display precise distances or exact locations.
The way distance is presented may evolve over time as we improve the service.
Your presence in the app is based on recent activity and approximate location — not real-time tracking.
Route sharing
- Routes are manually added by you
- No automatic tracking or GPS logging
- You control whether your route is visible
Off-season mode
If you choose to pause your travels:
- You will not appear in nearby discovery
- You can still use the app and stay connected
5. Sharing of Information
We only share your data when necessary.
With other users
- Your profile details (based on your settings)
- Approximate location (in non-precise form)
- Trip plans (if you choose to share them)
With service providers
We work with trusted third parties for:
- Hosting
- Analytics
- Infrastructure
They only process data on our behalf.
Legal requirements
We may disclose information if required by law.
6. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary to operate aki.
You can:
- Delete your account at any time
- Request deletion of your data
Deleted data is removed or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
contact@aki.family
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
However, no system is completely secure.
9. Children
aki is not intended for users under 13 (or the minimum legal age in your country).
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If changes are significant, we will notify you through the app or via email.
11. Contact
If you have questions or requests:
12. Travel & Location Philosophy
aki is built with a different approach to location and movement.
- No maps
- No live tracking
- No exact locations
- No passive tracking
You choose what to share, and when.
The goal is simple:
to make the road feel social — without ever feeling exposed.
Terms & Conditions
1. Overview
These Terms govern your use of aki.
By using the app, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use aki.
2. Eligibility
To use aki, you must:
- Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum legal age in your country)
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Use the app in a lawful and respectful way
3. Your Account
You are responsible for:
- Your account and activity
- Keeping your login details secure
You agree not to:
- Impersonate another person
- Create misleading or false profiles
- Use the app in a deceptive or harmful way
4. Community Nature
aki is a curated community.
To maintain trust and quality, we may:
- Review profiles
- Limit access to features
- Suspend or remove users
We do this to protect the experience for everyone.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Harass, threaten, or harm others
- Share illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Violate another person’s privacy
- Attempt to track, locate, or monitor other users outside the app
aki is not a dating app, and should not be used as such.
6. Connections & Interactions
- Connections are initiated by users
- You are responsible for your interactions with others
- aki does not verify all users or guarantee compatibility
If you choose to meet someone in person, you do so at your own discretion.
7. Location & Safety
aki is designed to reduce exposure:
- Exact locations are not shown
- No real-time tracking is provided
- Discovery is based on approximate location and recent activity
However:
- We cannot guarantee the safety of interactions
- You are responsible for your own decisions and actions
8. Content Ownership
You retain ownership of the content you share.
By using aki, you grant us a limited license to:
- Display your content
- Operate and improve the service
We do not claim ownership of your content.
9. Paid Features (Plus)
If you subscribe to aki Plus:
- You get access to additional features
- Pricing and features may change over time
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled
You can manage your subscription through your app store account.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms
- Your behavior harms the community
- We detect misuse or abuse of the platform
You can also stop using aki and delete your account at any time.
11. Disclaimer
aki is provided “as is”.
We do not guarantee:
- Continuous or error-free operation
- That you will find or connect with others
- The accuracy of user-generated content
12. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law:
aki is not liable for:
- Indirect or incidental damages
- Losses resulting from user interactions
- Decisions made based on information within the app
Use of aki is at your own risk.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
If changes are significant, we will notify you.
Continued use of aki means you accept the updated Terms.
14. Contact
If you have any questions: