Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

• Account information: email address, username, display name, date of birth
• Profile information: avatar photo, bio, social media links
• Content: photos, descriptions, and location data for rocks you post
• Usage data: interactions with rocks (favorites, finds), activity timestamps

2. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. Users under 13 years of age cannot create accounts independently. A parent or guardian must create and manage a supervised account for any child under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents can contact us to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the Service
• To display your public profile and rock posts to other users
• To enable community features (following, badges, leaderboards)
• To moderate content and enforce community guidelines
• To communicate important updates about the Service

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Public profile information and rock posts are visible to all users. We may share information as required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Location Data

Rock locations are shared publicly. Users can choose to display only the general "Massanutten" location instead of specific descriptions. We do not track or store your real-time device location.

6. Data Storage

Your data is stored using Firebase services provided by Google. Photos are stored in Firebase Storage. Account and activity data is stored in Firestore. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data.

7. Your Rights

• Access your personal information through your profile page
• Update or correct your information at any time
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how the Service is used. This may involve cookies and similar technologies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For privacy concerns or data requests, please contact us at help@massanuttenrocks.com.