Terms of Use (TOU) – CityWhisper

Last updated: 11/10/2025

1. Purpose

These Terms of Use (TOU) govern access to and use of the CityWhisper app (the “Application”) available on [App Store / Google Play] and the website.
The Application allows access to audio guides, follow audio itineraries, and create or share routes with the community.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading or using the Application, you accept these TOU without reservation.
If you do not agree, you must not use the Application.

3. Access to the Application

• The Application is accessible to users with a compatible device and internet connection.
  
  

• The publisher reserves the right to modify, suspend, or temporarily discontinue access to all or part of the Application without notice.
  
  

4. User Account and Data Collection

• Some features require creating an account.
  
  

• To create an account, you must provide a valid email address and a username/login.
  
  

• These details are used for identification, account management, and participation in community itineraries.
  
  

• You are responsible for the confidentiality of your login details and all activities under your account.
  
  

• You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information.
  
  

5. User-Generated Content

• Users can create and share audio itineraries, texts, and images.
  
  

• You retain your intellectual property rights on your creations.
  
  

• By sharing content in the Application, you grant CityWhisper a worldwide, free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, adapt, and distribute your content within the Application.
  
  

• Content must not be illegal, offensive, or infringe on the rights of others.
  
  

• CityWhisper reserves the right to remove non-compliant content.
  
  

6. Intellectual Property

• All content provided by CityWhisper (audio guides, texts, images, logos, interface) is protected by copyright.
  
  

• Any reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without authorization is prohibited.
  
  

7. Personal Data

• CityWhisper collects only the data necessary for the Application’s functionality:
  
  

  • Email and login for account management
    
    

  • User-generated content (audio, images, texts)
    
    

• Data is processed according to our Privacy Policy.
  
  

• You may request deletion or export of your data at any time.
  
  

8. Liability

• CityWhisper is not responsible for user-generated content or service interruptions.
  
  

• The Application is provided “as is” without warranty regarding availability or content.
  
  

9. Changes to Terms

The publisher may modify the TOU at any time. Users will be notified via the Application or email. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated TOU.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These TOU are governed by French law. Any disputes related to the Application will be submitted to the competent courts of [city].

Privacy Policy – CityWhisper

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1. Data Collection

CityWhisper collects only the information necessary for the Application:

• User account: email, login
  
  

• User-generated content: audio, images, texts
  
  

• Navigation information: routes taken in the app
  
  

• Data is collected only with user consent.
  
  

2. Data Usage

Collected data is used to:

• Provide Application services (listen to audio guides, create and share itineraries)
  
  

• Manage user accounts
  
  

• Offer relevant community-created itineraries
  
  

• Improve the Application and its features
  
  

3. Data Sharing

• User-shared content is visible to the community.
  
  

• CityWhisper does not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
  
  

• Aggregated anonymized data may be shared for analytics or statistical reports.
  
  

4. User Rights

• You may access, modify, export, or delete your data at any time via the Application or by contacting support@[yourwebsite.com].
  
  

• You can withdraw consent at any time for certain data uses.
  
  

5. Security

CityWhisper implements technical and organizational measures to protect data against loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

6. Data Retention

• Data is retained as long as the account is active and as needed to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
  
  

• Publicly shared content may remain accessible even after account deletion, in anonymized form.
  
  

7. Cookies and Third-Party Services

• The Application may use anonymized analytics or tracking tools to improve functionality.
  
  

• Third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) are subject to their own privacy policies.
  
  

8. Contact

For any questions regarding your data or privacy:
citywhisper.contact@gmail.com