1. Information We Collect

Name:
Email:
Location:

Camera Access:
Our app requires access to your device’s camera so you can take pictures to complete scavenger hunt tasks. We only access the camera when you choose to take a photo within the app.

Photos:
Photos you take within the app may be:

• Temporarily stored on your device

• Uploaded to our servers if needed for game functionality, progress tracking, or judging

Optional Information:
We may collect optional information like usernames, team names, or profile pictures if you choose to create an account or participate in social features.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected solely for the following purposes:

• Enabling gameplay and verifying scavenger hunt completions

• Saving your progress within the app

• Enhancing user experience and app functionality

• Preventing cheating or abuse of the app’s features

• Communicating with users regarding the app, updates, or issues

We do not sell your photos or personal data to third parties.

3. Data Retention

Photos submitted for scavenger hunts may be stored temporarily on our servers. These may be deleted after the hunt ends or after a set period, unless they are part of a leaderboard, shared gallery, or user-generated content archive (with your consent).

4. Permissions

When you install and use [App Name], you will be asked for permission to access your device’s camera. You can manage or revoke this permission at any time through your device settings. However, doing so will limit functionality and prevent you from completing tasks that require photos.

5. Third-Party Services

If we use third-party services for photo storage, analytics, or game hosting, they are contractually obligated to safeguard your data and not use it for any unrelated purposes.

6. Children’s Privacy

[App Name] is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the data we collect

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

Please contact us at [Contact Email] to exercise these rights.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via the app or email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

📧 [Your App's Support Email]
📍 [Company Name / Address if applicable]