Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how PrizeTrail ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using PrizeTrail, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Display name, date of birth, email address, password, and account credentials
• Profile Data: Step goals, notification preferences, profile privacy settings (public/private), and app settings
• Authentication Data: Encrypted login credentials and session tokens
• Health Data: Step count

2.2 Health and Fitness Data

• Step Count: Daily, weekly, and monthly step measurements from HealthKit
• Step History: Historical step data for analytics and personal records
• Personal Best: Your highest recorded daily step count
• Activity Data: Walking distance, step goals, and achievement progress
• Usage Patterns: App interaction data, feature usage, and session duration

2.3 Rewards and Game Data

• Points and Credits: Earned step points, bonus points, and credit balances. Points and credits refer to the PrizeTrail in-game currencies only.
• Challenge Progress: Completed challenges, streaks, and achievement status
• Daily Streak Data: Consecutive days of meeting step goals and streak milestones
• Quest Progress: Active and completed quests, milestone achievements, and quest rewards
• Spin Activity: Wheel spin history and reward claims
• Subscription Status: Premium membership status and billing information

2.4 Competitive and Social Data

• Tournament Data: Tournament participation, entry fees, rankings, results, wins, and prize earnings
• Tournament Statistics: Total tournaments entered, wins, second place finishes, third place finishes, and step points earned from tournaments
• Leaderboard Data: Your display name, scores, and rankings on various leaderboards (daily steps, monthly steps, tournament wins)
• Profile Information: Public profile data including display name, achievements, and statistics that you choose to share
• Privacy Settings: Your preferences for profile visibility (public or private)

2.5 Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique identifiers
• App Analytics: Crash reports, performance data, feature usage
• Network Information: IP address, connection type

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Track and display your step count and activity data
• Calculate and award step points based on your activity
• Manage your credit balance and reward redemptions
• Process prize wheel spins and outcomes

3.2 Challenges and Progress

• Track daily, weekly, and monthly challenge completion
• Manage daily streaks and milestone achievements
• Update quest progress and unlock rewards
• Display personal statistics and records

3.3 Tournaments and Competition

• Manage tournament entry, participation, and rankings
• Calculate and distribute tournament prizes
• Display tournament standings and leaderboards
• Track tournament history and statistics

3.4 Leaderboards and Social Features

• Display your rankings on global and category-specific leaderboards
• Show public profile information to other users (based on your privacy settings)
• Enable competitive features and social comparisons

3.5 Personalization

• Customize step goals and app preferences
• Provide personalized challenge recommendations
• Display relevant achievements and milestones

3.6 Communication

• Send notifications about challenge progress and achievements
• Alert you to tournament updates and results
• Provide important account and security information
• Share updates about app features and policies (with consent)

3.7 Promotions

• Administer periodic promotions offering increased step point earning rates
• Apply promotional multipliers to eligible step point earnings
• Communicate promotional opportunities through in-app announcements

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

4.2 Information Visible to Other Users

Depending on your privacy settings, certain information may be visible to other PrizeTrail users:

• Always Visible: Your display name and scores on leaderboards when you participate
• Public Profiles: If your profile is set to public, other users may view your achievements, tournament statistics, and activity data
• Private Profiles: If your profile is set to private, only your display name and leaderboard scores are visible to other users
• Tournament Participation: Your display name and step count are visible to other tournament participants during active tournaments

4.3 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the app:

• Cloud Storage: For data synchronization and storage
• Analytics: Aggregated usage data for app improvement
• Payment Processing: Subscription billing and payment verification
• Advertising: To display ads to free users (premium users are ad-free)
• Customer Support: Support ticket management and communication

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to:

• Comply with court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify users of any such change in ownership.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Authentication: Secure login systems and session management
• Regular Updates: Security patches and system updates

5.2 Health Data Protection

Health and fitness data receives additional protection:

• HealthKit data remains on your device unless explicitly shared
• Encrypted transmission of health data to our servers
• Compliance with applicable health data protection regulations

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Data Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access your personal information through app settings
• Update Information: Modify your profile, goals, and preferences
• Export Data: Request a copy of your personal data
• Delete Account: Permanently delete your account and associated data

6.2 Profile Privacy Settings

• Public Profile: Choose to make your profile and statistics visible to other users
• Private Profile: Limit visibility so only your display name appears on leaderboards
• Change Settings: Update your privacy preferences at any time in app settings

6.3 Communication Preferences

• Push Notifications: Control notification types and frequency in app settings
• Marketing Communications: Opt out of promotional emails and messages
• Data Processing: Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities

6.4 HealthKit Permissions

• Health Data Access: Manage HealthKit permissions through iOS Settings
• Data Sharing: Control what health data is shared with PrizeTrail
• Revoke Access: Remove PrizeTrail's access to HealthKit data at any time

7. Data Retention

7.1 Active Accounts

We retain your data while your account is active and as needed to provide services, including:

• Step history and personal best records
• Tournament history and statistics
• Quest completion records
• Achievement and streak data

7.2 Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• Personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days
• Leaderboard entries are removed
• Tournament history and statistics are deleted
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance or fraud prevention
• Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for research purposes

7.3 Inactive Accounts

Accounts inactive for 2+ years may be deleted after appropriate notice.

8. Children's Privacy

PrizeTrail is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through one or more of the following:

• In-app notifications
• Announcement banners within the app
• Email notifications (if you've provided an email address)
• Prominent notice on our website or app

Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@prizetrail.app
• Website: www.prizetrail.app

For data protection inquiries, please include "Privacy" in your subject line.

12. Region-Specific Rights

12.1 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

12.2 European Residents (GDPR)

European residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing of personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.