Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Surf Spottr, accessible from https://spottr.thesurfkit.com, we prioritize the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information we collect and how we use it.

This policy applies to our surf spot guessing game and all related services. If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.

2. Information We Collect

When you register for an account, we collect the following personal information:

• Username: Used to identify you in the game, leaderboards, and challenges
• Email Address: Used for account recovery, notifications, and communication
• Password: Stored securely (hashed) to protect your account
• Game Activity: Your game history, scores, and challenge participations

This information is used solely to provide, improve, and personalize your surfing guessing game experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect specifically for these surfing game-related purposes:

• To create and manage your Surf Spottr account
• To authenticate your account and maintain your game sessions
• To track your game progress, guesses, and scores
• To enable challenge features with other players
• To display relevant surf spots based on your preferences
• To improve our game mechanics and user experience

4. Cookies and Session Data

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your game experience. These are used primarily for:

• Keeping you logged in during your game sessions
• Remembering your preferences
• Ensuring the security of your account
• Maintaining your game state between rounds

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so might affect core game functionality.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

If you wish to delete your account, you can contact us and we will remove your personal information from our active databases.

6. Third-Party Services

Our surf guessing game does not integrate with third-party analytics or advertising services. We do not share your personal data with external parties.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Your password is stored in an encrypted format, and all sensitive data is protected. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. User Rights

As a user of Surf Spottr, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of your personal information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Object to our processing of your personal information
• Request a copy of your data in a structured format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

9. Children's Information

Surf Spottr is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete this information from our systems.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our information practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and, where appropriate, sending you an email notification.