At BinWars, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our augmented reality game.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our application:
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account information (email address, username, password)
- Profile information (display name, biography, avatar)
- Photos of trash items and collection locations
- User-submitted location data
- Communications with us
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Location data (with your permission)
- Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
- Usage data (how you interact with the application)
- Error logs and performance data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our service
- Process and display your environmental activities
- Calculate scores, achievements, and leaderboard rankings
- Map trash locations and cleanup opportunities
- Authenticate your identity and maintain account security
- Communicate with you about the service
- Respond to your requests and inquiries
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Prevent fraudulent activities and enforce our terms
3. Location Information
BinWars requires access to your location to provide core gameplay features. We collect:
- Precise GPS location (when you grant permission)
- Location data associated with trash collection activities
- Location data for trash deposit sites you create or interact with
You can control location permissions through your device settings, but this may limit functionality of the application.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Profile: Your username, avatar, achievements, and environmental stats are visible to other users
- Leaderboards: Your username and scores appear on public leaderboards
- Location Data: Trash locations you create are visible to other users
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who help operate our service
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Storage and Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access. Your data is stored using Supabase database services, and we follow industry-standard practices to safeguard your information.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access or request a copy of your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Restrict certain processing activities
- Object to how we use your data
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@binwars.example.com