Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 3, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how The Hunt (“The Hunt,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how information is handled. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility and Age Restrictions

The Services are intended only for individuals 13 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a user under 13, we will take steps to delete that information and terminate the associated account.

3. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use the Services, we may collect:

Name

Email address

Date of birth (used solely to verify age eligibility)

Username and profile information

Communications you send to us (e.g., support requests)

b. Location Information

The Hunt is a location-based experience. When you participate in an active Hunt, we collect precise location data to enable gameplay and verify visits to Hunt locations.

Location data is collected only during active Hunts

Location data is not collected continuously in the background

Location data is used solely for core app functionality

c. Gameplay and Activity Data

We collect information related to your use of the Services, including:

Hunt participation and completion

QR code scans

Time stamps and sequence of visits

Scores, achievements, badges, and leaderboard activity

Incomplete or abandoned Hunts

d. Device and Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

IP address

Device type, operating system, and app version

Browser type

Diagnostic data, crash logs, and performance metrics

4. How We Use Information

We use information we collect to:

Provide and operate the Services

Enable location-based gameplay and Hunt functionality

Verify eligibility and prevent misuse

Analyze usage trends and improve user experience

Maintain safety, security, and integrity of the platform

Communicate with users regarding service updates or support issues

Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

a. Retail and Location Partners

The Hunt works with participating retail and location partners.

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data with partners, such as:

Total visits

Completion rates

Time-based engagement metrics

Overall Hunt performance insights

This data cannot reasonably be used to identify individual users.

We do not share names, email addresses, or other identity-level personal information with retail partners.

b. Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

Hosting and cloud infrastructure

Analytics and performance monitoring

Customer support tools

Email delivery and communications

These providers are permitted to process information only to perform services for us and are subject to contractual confidentiality obligations.

c. Legal and Safety Obligations

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal process

Protect the rights, safety, or property of The Hunt, users, or others

Prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats

6. We Do Not Sell Personal Information

The Hunt does not sell personal information.

We do not rent, trade, or otherwise transfer personal data to third parties for monetary or commercial gain.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable site functionality

Analyze usage and performance

Improve content and user experience

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide the Services

Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy

Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

Location data is retained only as needed to support gameplay, analytics, and operational requirements.

Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access personal information we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of your personal information

Object to or restrict certain processing activities

Requests may be submitted by contacting us at the email address listed below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information.

11. International Users

The Services are operated from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers where required by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy.

Material changes will be communicated through the Services or by other appropriate means.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: hq@jointhehunt.io

Company: The Hunt

Website: www.jointhehunt.io