Privacy Policy for Playground Guide

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect the following personal information:

• Email address – Required for account creation and management.
• User IDs – A unique identifier is assigned to your account for app functionality, analytics, and personalization.

1.2. Financial Information

We may collect certain financial information to manage subscriptions and in-app purchases:

• Purchase history – Records of in-app purchases and subscriptions may be collected and processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to manage your subscription status.

1.3. Location Data

With your permission, we may collect your precise location to provide relevant information and to suggest nearby playgrounds. This data is processed ephemerally (in real-time only) and is not stored on our servers. You can opt out of location collection at any time through your device settings.

1.4. App Activity

We collect information about how you interact with the App, including:

• App interactions – Features you use, pages you visit, favorite playgrounds, search history, and playground reviews. This is used for analytics and to personalize your experience.

1.5. Device Identifiers

We collect device IDs and other identifiers for analytics and account management purposes. This includes information such as your device model and operating system.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• App functionality – To provide and maintain core features such as playground search, reviews, photos, and location-based features.
• Account management – To manage your account, authentication, and subscription status.
• Personalization – To tailor your experience, such as showing nearby playgrounds and personalized recommendations.
• Analytics – To understand how the App is used and to improve our services.
• Communication – To notify you about changes to our service or important account information.

3. Data Sharing

We share certain data with third-party service providers. The following data is shared and the purposes for sharing:

• User IDs – Shared for analytics purposes.
• App interactions – Shared for analytics purposes.
• Device IDs – Shared for analytics purposes.

We do not sell your personal data. Data is only shared with third-party partners as described above and in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or receive information:

• Supabase: For authentication and database services (receives email address, user IDs).
• Mapbox: To provide map and location services for displaying playground locations.
• Plausible: For privacy-friendly website analytics (receives anonymized usage data).

Please refer to the privacy policies of these third-party service providers for more information on how they handle your data.

5. Data Encryption and Security

All user data collected by the App is encrypted in transit. Your personal data is stored securely using Supabase. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. User Controls

The following data collection settings are available to you:

• Precise location – Optional. You can enable or disable location access at any time through your device settings.
• Email, User IDs, app interactions, and device IDs – Required for the App to function properly. These cannot be individually opted out of while using the App.

7. Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated personal data at any time. To do so, please contact us at the email address provided below, or visit our data deletion page. Upon request, we will delete your personal data from our systems within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at: