Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Effective Date: May 2026 | Last Updated: May 2026
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
Email address, display name, and profile photo (optional).
1.2 Usage Data
Hunt participation history, photo submissions, scores, badges earned, and leaderboard positions.
1.3 Location Data
GPS coordinates collected at the time of photo submission for location-verified challenges. We do not track your location continuously or in the background.
1.4 Photos
Images you submit for challenge verification. Photos are processed by Google Cloud Vision API for content analysis and stored in cloud storage.
1.5 Device Information
Device type, operating system version, app version, and crash reports for debugging and performance improvement.
1.6 Payment and Subscription Data
When you subscribe to PhotoFun Premium, payments are processed by Stripe, Inc., our third-party payment processor. PhotoFun does not store your full credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment credentials. Stripe handles all payment card data in accordance with PCI DSS Level 1 standards.
We store the following payment-related information:
- Your Stripe customer ID (a unique identifier linking your PhotoFun account to your Stripe record)
- Subscription status, plan type, and billing period
- Payment event history (transaction dates, amounts, success or failure status)
- Subscription expiration date
This data is used to manage your subscription, provide access to premium features, and communicate about billing events such as payment failures or upcoming renewals.
For details on how Stripe handles your payment data, see Stripe's privacy policy at https://stripe.com/privacy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
(a) Operate the App and verify photo challenge submissions. (b) Calculate scores, maintain leaderboards, and award badges. (c) Send push notifications about verification results, streaks, and new hunts. (d) Improve the App through anonymized analytics and crash reporting. (e) Enforce our Terms of Service and moderate content.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We share information only with:
(a) Google Cloud Platform (photo verification via Vision API, data storage via Firebase). (b) Apple and Google (for App Store distribution and payment processing). (c) Law enforcement when required by law or to protect safety.
4. Data Retention
Account data is retained while your account is active. Photo submissions are retained for the duration of your account. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting legal@photofun.live or using the in-app account deletion feature.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, delete your data, restrict processing, data portability, and opt out of certain data uses. To exercise any of these rights, contact legal@photofun.live.
6. Children's Privacy
PhotoFun does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has created an account, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
7. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), Firebase security rules, and access controls. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.
8. Changes to This Policy
We will notify users of material changes to this Privacy Policy through the App or via email. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
Email: legal@photofun.live Address: 30318 Via Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275