Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

ScavengerKids is committed to protecting the privacy of children and their families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our app.

COPPA Compliance

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

• All accounts are created and managed by parents
• Children access the app through parent-created profiles
• No personal information is collected directly from children
• No social features or communication between users

Information We Collect

From Parents:

• Email address (for account creation)
• Name (optional)
• Authentication credentials
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

For Child Profiles:

• Nickname (created by parent)
• Age range (not specific birthdate)
• Avatar selection
• Game progress and achievements (stored locally)

How We Use Information

• To provide and maintain the app service
• To save game progress and achievements
• To authenticate parent accounts
• To send important service updates (parents only)
• To improve app functionality and user experience

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited data retention policies

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase: Authentication and data storage
• Apple Sign In: Optional authentication method
• Google Sign In: Optional authentication method
• Game Center: Optional leaderboards (iOS)

These services have their own privacy policies and data practices.

Your Rights

Parents have the right to:

• Review their child's profile information
• Delete child profiles at any time
• Request deletion of their account and all associated data
• Opt-out of any communications
• Request a copy of stored data

Location and Bluetooth

The app uses Bluetooth to detect nearby beacons for gameplay. We:

• Never track or store location data
• Only use Bluetooth for beacon proximity detection
• Process all beacon data locally on the device
• Do not share beacon or proximity data with third parties

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices:

Email: privacy@scavengerkids.com
Website: https://scavengerkids.com/contact

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify parents of any material changes via email or through the app. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.