Privacy Policy — Sortie

Effective Date: May 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how LatLng LLC (“Sortie,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Sortie service located at sortie.guide.

1. Information We Collect

A. Account Information

When you sign in using Google or TikTok Login Kit, we may collect:

Google Login

  • name
  • email address
  • profile image
  • Google account identifier

TikTok Login

  • TikTok open_id
  • display name
  • avatar URL

We may store authentication session information using secure cookies.

B. Guide and Content Information

We collect information you submit to create and manage guides, including:

  • guide titles and descriptions;
  • TikTok video URLs;
  • map locations and coordinates;
  • Google Place IDs;
  • custom pins and links;
  • uploaded images;
  • public/private visibility settings.

C. TikTok Metadata

When you paste a public TikTok URL, we may retrieve:

  • oEmbed metadata;
  • captions or titles;
  • thumbnail URLs;
  • publicly available metadata related to the video.

We do not require TikTok Login to process public TikTok URLs.

D. Device and Usage Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address;
  • browser type;
  • device information;
  • request logs;
  • usage activity;
  • diagnostic and error data.

E. Local Browser Storage

Draft guide information may temporarily be stored in your browser’s local storage before publication.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • provide and operate the Service;
  • authenticate users;
  • create and display guides;
  • process map and location data;
  • improve platform functionality;
  • detect fraud, abuse, or security issues;
  • communicate with users;
  • comply with legal obligations.

3. AI and Location Inference

We may use OpenAI services to infer likely venue names or regions from TikTok captions and metadata.

These suggestions are intended to assist users and may not always be accurate.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with service providers that help operate the Service, including:

We may also disclose information:

  • when required by law;
  • to protect rights or safety;
  • during mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers.

5. No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data.

We do not share personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under applicable U.S. privacy laws.

6. Cookies and Session Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • maintain user sessions;
  • authenticate accounts;
  • improve security;
  • remember preferences.

Authentication may rely on secure HttpOnly cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • provide the Service;
  • comply with legal obligations;
  • resolve disputes;
  • enforce agreements.

Guide data may remain until deleted by the user or by us.

Server logs may be retained according to hosting provider retention practices.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • access your information;
  • request deletion;
  • correct inaccurate information;
  • request a copy of your data.

To make a request, contact: sortiesupport@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

10. International Transfers

The Service is operated in the United States.

Information may be processed and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

By using the Service, you understand that your information may be transferred internationally.

11. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect information.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

12. TikTok Login Kit Disclosure

If you choose to sign in using TikTok Login Kit, we may receive:

  • your TikTok open_id;
  • display name;
  • avatar URL;
  • authentication tokens required for login processing.

We use this information solely to authenticate and maintain your account unless otherwise disclosed.

Embedded TikTok videos and TikTok APIs remain subject to TikTok’s own policies and terms.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be posted at:

Your continued use of the Service after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

LatLng LLC
sortiesupport@gmail.com