Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how BeachQuest ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and profile data.
• Location Data: Your location may be accessed to detect visits to beaches and events.
• Usage Data: Interactions within the app such as visited beaches, attended events, likes/dislikes, badges, rankings, and activity history.
• Device Information: Basic technical data such as device type and app usage logs.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the app experience.
• To detect visits to beaches and events.
• To enable gamification features such as badges, rankings, and leaderboards.
• To personalize content and recommendations.
• To maintain security and prevent misuse.

3. Location Data

BeachQuest may periodically check your location (approximately every 30 minutes) to determine whether you have visited a beach or event.

This location data is used solely for app functionality and is not shared with third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored using trusted third-party services such as Supabase.

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.

We may only share data if required by law.

6. Your Rights

• You may request access to your data.
• You may request deletion of your account and data.
• You may stop using the app at any time.

7. Children’s Privacy

BeachQuest is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

beach.quest@hotmail.com