Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how geoca.sh ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our location-based money cache treasure hunting application (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Email Address: When you sign up for early access, we collect your email address to communicate with you about the app launch and updates.
• Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your username, profile information, and preferences.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Location Data: We collect precise location data (GPS coordinates) when you use the app to enable treasure hunting features, show nearby caches, and provide navigation assistance.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the app, including features used, time spent, and actions taken.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To enable location-based features and treasure hunting functionality
• To send you notifications about app updates, new caches, and important information
• To communicate with you about your account and respond to your inquiries
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Location Data

Our Service requires access to your location to function properly. We use your location data to:

• Display treasure caches near your current location
• Provide navigation and directions to cache locations
• Verify your proximity to cache locations
• Enable location-based features and competitions

You can control location permissions through your device settings. However, disabling location services will limit or prevent the app from functioning properly.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Safety and Security: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of geoca.sh, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Control location permissions through your device settings

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service 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.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@geoca.sh