Welcome to Litter Troopers™! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our web and mobile applications (the "Service"). Your privacy is vital to us, and we are committed to transparency regarding our data practices.
1. Information We Collect
To provide the "Swarm Engine" coordination features, we collect information in the following ways:
- Account Information: We collect your email address and chosen public username. You may voluntarily add profile details such as a bio, general location, and external links (e.g., "Buy Me a Coffee").
- Precise Geolocation Data: To map cleanup routes and "Sector Clearing," the Service collects your precise location while the app is in use. This data is required for core functionality.
- User-Generated Content: We store photographs of litter ("Garbage") you upload and metadata related to your cleanup routes. We explicitly prohibit photographs of identifiable people or private property.
- Anonymized Usage Data (Beta Phase): We use Microsoft Clarity to capture session recordings and heatmaps. This data is anonymized and used exclusively to fix bugs and improve the design during our initial testing phase.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Operate and maintain the real-time "Swarm" mapping features.
- Display your public username, published routes, and meetups to other community members.
- Generate community statistics, impact heatmaps, and leaderboards.
- Improve app stability through anonymized analytics (Beta phase only).
- Communicate vital service updates or respond to support inquiries.
3. How We Share Your Information
P1 Creations LLC does not sell your personal information. We share data only in these specific scenarios:
- Public Community Features: Your username, bio, and published cleanup routes are visible to other users. Your email address remains private and is never displayed publicly.
- Service Providers: We use Google Firebase for hosting and data storage. Firebase is obligated to keep your data secure and use it only to provide services on our behalf.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order).
4. Data Security and Retention
All data is stored using industry-standard encryption via Google Firebase. We retain your information as long as your account is active. You may delete your account and all associated data at any time via the profile settings. Per our Terms, verifiable deletion requests will be processed within 45 days.
5. State-Specific Rights (CCPA/BIPA)
While we operate out of Illinois, we respect the privacy rights of all users. Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to your data, request a portable copy, or request deletion. We do not process "Biometric Identifiers" (BIPA) as we prohibit photographs containing identifiable faces.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Service is strictly for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover an account belongs to a minor, we will terminate it and delete all associated data immediately.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our tech stack or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified via a notice within the Service.
8. For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the EEA or the UK, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal Basis for Processing: We collect your email and photos to provide our services (Performance of a Contract) and process your precise location data only with your explicit Consent.
- Your Data Rights: You have the right to request access to your data, correct inaccuracies, request complete deletion ("Right to be Forgotten"), and receive your data in a portable format.
- Withdrawing Consent: If you consented to location tracking or analytics, you can withdraw this consent at any time via your device settings or within the app.
- Data Transfers: Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers. We rely on standard contractual clauses and GDPR-compliant data processing agreements to ensure your data is protected when transferred internationally.
9. International Data Transfers
Litter Troopers is accessible globally, but our core databases and servers (hosted via Google Firebase) are located in the United States. By creating an account and using the Service from outside the US, you acknowledge and consent to your information being transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. We ensure that your data is protected by industry-standard encryption and handled in strict accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where you live.
10. Contact Information
For questions, privacy concerns, or data deletion requests, contact the P1 Creations team at: p1creationsco@gmail.com.