Tactil Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

Tactil ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. This Policy complies with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, and other relevant regulations.

Note: Tactil does not require account creation or login to use the App.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

Photos you take and upload for wildlife and plant identification
Content you create, such as hiking logs and notes
Information you choose to share publicly through the App's sharing features

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Location data when using the App's logging features (only if you enable location services)
Device information, including model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and network information
Usage data, such as features used, time spent on the App, and interaction patterns
Log data, including access times, IP addresses, and crash reports

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We do not collect information from third parties, as the App does not integrate with social media platforms or other third-party services.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve the App's features and functionality
To process and analyze photos for wildlife and plant identification
To log and store your hiking activities at your request
To personalize your experience with the App
To develop new features and services
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security concerns
To comply with legal obligations

4. SHARING OF YOUR INFORMATION

4.1 With Your Consent

We will share your information when you explicitly request or authorize us to do so, such as when you use the App's sharing features.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud storage providers and AI processing services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders or subpoenas).

4.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the App's services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, and comply with legal obligations.

You may delete your data at any time by clearing it within the App's settings or by uninstalling the App from your device.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

6.1 Access and Correction

You may access, review, and correct your personal information by accessing the relevant sections of the App.

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the email address provided below.

6.3 Opt-Out Rights

You may opt out of certain data collection, such as location tracking, by adjusting your device settings or the App's permissions.

6.4 California Residents - CCPA Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of personal information, and the right to be free from discrimination for exercising these rights. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

6.5 European Union Residents - GDPR Rights

Residents of the European Union have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal information, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

7. SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before using their services.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

tactil1041azd@outlook.com

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