Location Data Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Website: www.thetreasurehuntapp.com
At The Treasure Hunt App, your privacy and trust are important to us.
Because our app relies on location-based services to provide the best experience, we want to clearly explain how we collect, use, and protect your location data.
Please review this Location Data Policy carefully.
1. Why We Collect Location Data
We collect and use your location information to:
Display nearby hidden treasure locations on the map.
Provide accurate navigation and directions to treasure hunt destinations.
Enable real-time updates of available treasures based on your geographic position.
Enhance your treasure hunting experience and ensure fair claiming of rewards.
Display leaderboards and activities based on regional participation (optional).
Without access to your location, many core features of The Treasure Hunt App would not function properly.
2. How Location Data Is Collected
We collect location data through:
Your device’s GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mobile network information.
In-app permissions you grant during installation or first-time use.
Background location access (only when necessary and with your permission).
You have full control to allow or deny location access at any time through your device settings.
3. When Location Data Is Collected
We collect location data in the following scenarios:
When you open and actively use The Treasure Hunt App.
When you browse available treasure hunt opportunities on the interactive map.
When you request directions to a hidden treasure.
If background location permission is granted, during an active hunt to track proximity to treasures (for a seamless claiming process).
We do not continuously track your location when the app is closed or inactive unless you explicitly allow background location access for a better experience.
4. How We Use and Store Location Data
Your location data is used exclusively to enhance your user experience within the app.
We do not sell, rent, or share your precise location data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Storage and security practices:
Location data is transmitted securely.
Minimal necessary data is stored.
Data retention is limited only to the duration needed for gameplay, analytics, or legal requirements.
5. Sharing of Location Data
We may share anonymized, aggregated location data (non-personal and non-identifiable) for:
Internal analysis to improve treasure distribution and user engagement.
Reporting purposes (e.g., number of treasures claimed in a region).
Security investigations if fraudulent or harmful behavior is detected.
We do not share identifiable, personal location information with advertisers or external companies.
6. Managing Your Location Permissions
You can manage your location settings at any time by:
Going to your device’s settings.
Finding The Treasure Hunt App under your app settings.
Adjusting location permissions (e.g., “While Using the App”, “Always”, or “Never”).
However, please note that denying or disabling location access may significantly limit your ability to participate in treasure hunts or claim rewards.
7. Children’s Location Data
The Treasure Hunt App is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect location data from children without verified parental consent.
If we discover that we have unknowingly collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.
8. Changes to This Location Data Policy
We may update this Location Data Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Location Data Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: