Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to CatchIT! This Privacy Policy explains how CatchIT ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App"), website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have a positive experience when using our Services. By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

- Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your name, username, email address, and password.

- Profile Information: Information you provide in your user profile, such as your name, social media links, and description.

- User Content: Artwork, illustrations, and other content that you create, upload, or share through our Services.

- Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or communicate with other users.

- Subscription Information: If you purchase a premium subscription or make in-app purchases, we collect payment information through our payment processors.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

- Location Information: To provide our core functionality of discovering geolocated digital art, we collect precise location information from your device when the App is in use. You can control this through your device settings.

- Device Information: Information about your device, including device model, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information.

- Usage Information: Information about how you use our Services, including the features you use, the time you spend in the App, and the pages you visit.

- Log Data: Server logs and error reports that help us improve our Services.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

- Social Media Information: If you choose to link your social media accounts, we may collect information from those accounts.

- Analytics Partners: We use third-party analytics services to help us understand how users interact with our Services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
Create and update your account
Process transactions and send related information
Personalize your experience and provide content recommendations
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
Enable the core geolocation functionality that allows you to discover digital art in your vicinity
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Your profile information and content you publicly post will be visible to other users of the Services.
With Service Providers: We share information with vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
In Connection with a Transfer of Assets: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you give us permission to do so.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Update: You can access and update certain information through your account settings.
Location Information: You can control the App's access to your device's location through your device settings.
Push Notifications: You can opt out of receiving push notifications through your device settings.
Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions in those emails.
Data Subject Rights: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restrictions on the processing of your personal data. You may also have the right to object to processing or request data portability.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services you have requested, or for other essential purposes such as complying with our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

We are based in Spain, and the information we collect is governed by Spanish and European Union law. If you are accessing our Services from outside Spain, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Spain and other countries where our servers are located.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by other means. Your continued use of the Services after the changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: catchito@catchitgame.com