Scout is a GPS-based real-world exploration game. This policy explains what data Scout collects, why, how long we keep it, and the choices you have. Scout is operated by [your registered company name], [registered address] ("we", "us"). If you have any questions, contact us at info@nipsapp.com.
| Data | Why we use it | Legal basis | How long we keep it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location (while the app is in use) | Core gameplay: showing nearby places and confirming your discoveries | Your consent (in-app consent screen) | Only your most recent position for anti-cheat; discovery coordinates are kept for fraud auditing |
| Account (username or sign-in ID, display name) | Signing in and saving your progress to the cloud | Performance of our service to you | Until you delete your account |
| Progress (XP, badges, discoveries, items) | The game itself | Performance of our service to you | Until you delete your account |
| Live position (only in online mode) | Letting nearby explorers see you and you see them | Your explicit opt-in (online mode is off by default) | Held in memory only while you are online; never stored |
| Mailing address (only if you enter one) | Delivering a physical postcard you request | Your consent | Until you delete it; shared with our print partner [postcard vendor name] to fulfill the order |
| Content you create (notes, routes, plans) | Social features | Performance of our service to you | Until you request deletion (notes are removed, routes are anonymized) |
| Birth year | Age check (Scout is for players 14 and up) | Legal obligation | Stored on your device only and never sent to our servers |
If you are in the EU/EEA or UK, you also have the right to access, correct, restrict, or object to our processing, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Scout is for players aged 14 and over, enforced by an age check when you first open the app. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 14. If we learn that an under-14 account exists, we delete it. [Confirm the minimum age per market with your lawyer, as the EU digital-consent age ranges from 13 to 16.]
We may update this policy as Scout evolves. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you in the app.
Questions or requests about your data? Email info@nipsapp.com. Our data controller is [your registered company name and address].