Introduction
PathQuest ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information from Strava
When you connect your Strava account to PathQuest, we access the following information through Strava's API:
- Profile Information: Your name, profile photo, and athlete ID
- Activity Data: GPS coordinates, timestamps, elevation data, and activity metadata (title, type, distance, duration)
- Activity Visibility: Whether activities are public or private
We only access activities you've recorded on Strava. We do not access your Strava followers, following, or social interactions.
Information You Provide
- Trip Reports: Written descriptions, ratings, and conditions you add to your summits
- Photos: Images you upload to document your climbs
- Preferences: Settings like measurement units and notification preferences
- Contact Information: Email address if you contact us for support
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
- Usage Data: Features you use and how you interact with the Service
- Location Data: Approximate location when using map features (with your permission)
- Push Notification Tokens: Device identifiers for sending notifications (with your permission)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide the Service: Detect summits from your activities, track your progress on challenges, and display your climbing history
- Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix issues
- Communicate: Send notifications about your summits and respond to support requests
- Display Community Features: Show public summit activity to other users (only for activities you've marked as public)
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Features: Summit activity, trip reports, and photos you mark as public are visible to other PathQuest users
- Service Providers: We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Vercel, Mapbox)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Google Cloud Platform. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and secure authentication.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
- Disconnect Strava: You can disconnect your Strava account at any time through the app settings
- Delete Your Account: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Privacy Settings: Control whether your profile and activities are public or private
- Notifications: Manage push notification preferences in the app settings
- Photo Permissions: Control access to your device's photo library through your device settings
Third-Party Services
PathQuest integrates with the following third-party services:
Children's Privacy
PathQuest is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: