Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Where the Duck ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, username, password)
• Profile information and preferences
• Location data when you use the app to find ducks
• Game activity data (ducks found, collections, leaderboard standings)
• Communications with us
• Device information and identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process your account registration and manage your account
• Enable gameplay features including location-based duck finding
• Display leaderboards and track your achievements
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud

4. Location Information

Our Service uses location data to enable you to find nearby ducks and participate in location-based gameplay. You can control location permissions through your device settings. Please note that disabling location services may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users as part of gameplay features (e.g., leaderboards, usernames)
• With service providers who assist in operating our Service
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at quack@wheretheduck.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact Us

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