Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or use our services, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
• Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, location preferences
• Payment Information: Payment method details (processed securely by third-party providers)
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform
• Bounty Information: Details about bounties you post or accept

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed
• Location Data: General location based on IP address, precise location if you grant permission
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Social login providers (Google) when you sign in
• Other users who provide your information
• Public databases and data partners

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Purpose	Examples
Provide Services	Create accounts, process bounties, facilitate payments
Communication	Send notifications, respond to inquiries, provide support
Safety & Security	Verify identity, prevent fraud, enforce terms
Improvement	Analyze usage, develop new features, conduct research
Marketing	Send promotional content (with your consent)
Legal Compliance	Comply with laws, respond to legal requests

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 With Other Users

Certain information is shared with other users to facilitate the service:

• Your profile information (name, profile picture, ratings)
• Bounty details you post
• Reviews and feedback you provide

3.2 With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Service:

• Payment processors
• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support tools

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activity
• Respond to government requests

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information in other ways if you give us explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Portability

You can access and download your personal data through your account settings.

6.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your profile settings.

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us or through account settings.

6.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or updating your notification preferences.

6.5 Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@snowbounty.com
• Address: Snow Bounty Privacy Team

11. Additional Rights for Specific Regions

11.1 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

11.2 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority