Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 20, 2025

Welcome to the official website of Discover Algeria (https://www.discoveralgeria.ai). Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Who we are

Discover Algeria is a mobile and web platform dedicated to showcasing Algeria’s cultural, historical, and natural heritage through smart technologies.

2. Data we collect

Automatically collected:

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device, OS, and browser type
• Pages visited and session duration
• Cookies and technical identifiers (see section 6)

Voluntarily provided:

• Email address (contact form or newsletter)
• Travel preferences or profile data (via app)
• Authentication data (Google, Apple, Facebook login)

3. Why we collect it

• To personalize recommendations in the app
• To reply to your requests via our contact form
• To send newsletters (if you opted in)
• To improve the user experience (analytics)
• To protect the website from abuse

4. Data sharing

We do not sell your data. Your data may be shared only:

• With trusted providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under confidentiality obligations
• To comply with legal requests
• With your explicit consent

5. Hosting & security

The site is hosted on a secure provider (e.g., AWS, OVH). All connections are encrypted (HTTPS). Data is securely stored and retained only as needed.

6. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Technical purposes (site functionality)
• Analytics (Google Analytics or Matomo)
• Marketing (if applicable)

You can manage your cookie preferences when you first visit the site.

7. Your rights

Under GDPR and data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct or delete it
• Limit or object to its processing
• Receive a copy (data portability)
• File a complaint with a data authority

To exercise your rights, email us at contact@discoveralgeria.ai

8. Third-party services

We may integrate third-party services that process data independently:

• OpenAI (AI personalization)
• Firebase (authentication, hosting)
• Google Maps API
• Google Analytics / Matomo

Please refer to their privacy policies.

9. Updates

We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated via our website or app.

10. Contact

📧 contact@discoveralgeria.ai
🌍 https://www.discoveralgeria.ai