Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Wind Games ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your 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").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture when you create an account
• Authentication Data: Information from third-party login providers (Google) if you choose to sign in with them
• Profile Information: Biography, skill level, preferred sports, and other optional profile details you provide

2.2 Location Data

With your permission, we collect location data to:

• Find nearby wind and water sports spots
• Discover local competitions and communities
• Connect you with other athletes in your area
• Track session data during competitions (when connected to Surfr)

Location data is only collected while you actively use the app and is not shared with other users without your explicit permission.

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Device information (type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• App usage statistics and interaction data
• Error logs and performance data

2.4 Competition and Session Data

When you participate in competitions, we collect performance data including scores, rankings, and session statistics. This data may be shared publicly on leaderboards as part of the competition features.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process competition registrations and display results
• Send notifications about competitions, challenges, and community activity
• Personalize your experience based on your preferences and location
• Communicate with you about updates, support, and promotional materials
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication
• Surfr: For GPS session tracking and performance data integration
• Sentry: For error tracking and performance monitoring
• Firebase: For analytics and crash reporting
• Google Cloud Platform: For data storage and processing
• SendGrid: For email communications

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: Your public profile, competition results, and rankings are visible to other users
• With Competition Organizers: When you register for a competition, organizers can see relevant participant information
• For Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at support@thewindgames.app.

Competition results and historical data may be retained for record-keeping purposes even after account deletion, but will be anonymized where possible.

7. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@thewindgames.app.

8. 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 is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. 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.

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 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:

• Email: privacy@thewindgames.app
• Support: support@thewindgames.app