CacheWith.ME

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 7, 2024
Version: 1.0

Welcome to CacheWith.ME. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the “Service”). Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account.
  • Profile Information: Optional profile picture, banner image, and bio that you choose to add.
  • Location Data: Your location when you create or join caching crusades, set a home location, or use location-based features.
  • Communications: Messages you send through direct messaging and crusade chat features.
  • User Content: Information about crusades you create, including titles, descriptions, locations, and dates.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, including features used and time spent.
  • Push Notification Tokens: If you enable push notifications, we store tokens to deliver notifications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable you to create, discover, and join caching crusades
  • Facilitate communication between users through messaging features
  • Send you notifications about crusade updates, messages, and friend requests
  • Calculate distances to crusade locations
  • Provide personalized content based on your preferences
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

3. Data Storage and Location

All data collected through CacheWith.ME is stored on servers located in the United States.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States. We take appropriate measures to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Other Users: Your username, profile picture, and crusade participation are visible to other users. Messages in crusade chats are visible to crusade participants.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, push notification services).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets.

5. Your Rights and Choices

  • Account Information: You can update your profile information at any time through the app settings.
  • Location: You can disable location services through your device settings, though this may limit functionality.
  • Push Notifications: You can manage notification preferences in the app or disable them through device settings.
  • Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time through the app settings. This will permanently remove your data from our systems.
  • Blocking Users: You can block other users to prevent them from contacting you or seeing your activity.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. 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.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may include links to third-party services or integrate with:

  • Apple App Store / Google Play Store for subscriptions
  • Push notification services
  • Map and location services

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. For significant changes, we will provide notice through the app or via email.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

By using CacheWith.ME, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.