GameSTALKR ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:
- Account Information: Email address, username, profile picture (if provided via Google Sign-In or manual upload)
- Authentication Data: Login credentials, OAuth tokens from third-party providers (Google)
- Contact Information: Email address for support requests and communications
1.2 Wildlife Sighting Data
When you log wildlife sightings, we collect:
- Location Data: GPS coordinates of wildlife sightings
- Images: Photos you upload of wildlife
- Metadata: Date, time, weather conditions, and species identification
- Community Data: Comments, likes, and interactions with other users' sightings
1.3 Device Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- Mobile network information
- App version and usage statistics
1.4 Location Information
We collect precise location data when you:
- Log a wildlife sighting
- Use the map feature to view sightings
- Enable location services in your device settings
You can control location permissions through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain features of the app.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve the GameSTALKR app and features
- AI Analysis: To process wildlife images using machine learning for species identification
- Community Features: To enable sharing, commenting, and social interactions within the app
- Account Management: To create and manage your user account
- Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Public Information
The following information is publicly visible to other GameSTALKR users:
- Wildlife sightings you share (photos, location, date, time)
- Your username and profile picture
- Comments and interactions on community posts
3.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
- Cloud Hosting: Microsoft Azure for data storage and compute services
- AI Processing: Our machine learning service for wildlife image analysis
- Authentication: Google OAuth for sign-in services
- Email Services: SendGrid or similar for transactional emails
- Payment Processing: Stripe for subscription payments (if applicable)
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
3.4 Business Transfers
If GameSTALKR is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the Service to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the app settings or by contacting support.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gamestalkr.com or through the app's support feature.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Secure cloud storage with access controls
- Password hashing using bcrypt
- Regular security audits and updates
Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
GameSTALKR is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
- Sending an in-app notification or email (for significant changes)
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right of access and data portability
- Right to rectification and erasure
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@gamestalkr.com
- Support Form: gamestalkr.com/support
- Address: GameSTALKR, Inc., [Address to be provided]
Thank you for trusting GameSTALKR with your wildlife tracking data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure, valuable service.