1. Introduction

GeoWorlder ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Service:

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (stored in encrypted form)

If you choose to provide it, we may also collect:

• Profile picture
• Geographic location (country/region)
• Social media handles

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your interactions with the Service, including:

• Game play statistics (scores, guesses, locations played)
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Time and date of your visit
• Pages or features you viewed or used
• Time spent on the Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining the Service
• Processing and completing your game activities
• Managing your account and providing customer support
• Improving and personalizing the Service
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Communicating with you about updates, new features, or promotions
• Ensuring the security and integrity of the Service
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other policies

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Certain information is visible to other users of the Service, such as:

• Username
• Profile picture (if provided)

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors, service providers, and contractors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, customer service, and marketing.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. For detailed information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. We may also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

If you wish to delete your account, you may do so through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information from our active databases, although some information may be retained in backups or as required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access, update, or delete your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to object to our processing of your information
• The right to request restrictions on how we use your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any 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 are protecting your information.