Privacy Policy – GPS Settlers Effective date: 2026-02-02 GPS Settlers is a location-based game currently in testing. This Privacy Policy explains how user data is handled during development and testing. Information we collect GPS Settlers collects limited user data required to operate the game: * Account information Such as username, password (stored in hashed form), and optional email address. * Authentication identifiers If the user chooses to log in via a third-party service (such as Google, Facebook, or Twitter), an associated identifier may be stored to enable login. * Gameplay-related data Such as in-game entities, progress, and actions required for core gameplay functionality. The app does not store precise or historical location data. Player location is processed transiently on the server for gameplay calculations and is not persisted. How the data is used Collected data is used solely to: * Authenticate users * Enable core gameplay functionality * Maintain game state and progress * Support testing and development of the game Data sharing GPS Settlers does not share user data with third parties. No data is sold or used for advertising or marketing purposes. Data security Reasonable technical measures are taken to protect stored data. Some network communication may currently occur without encrypted transport as the game is in active development and testing. This will be improved as development progresses. Data retention and deletion User data is retained while the account is active or as required for development and testing. Users may request deletion of their account and associated data by contacting the developer. Children GPS Settlers is not specifically designed for children under the age of 13. The game is intended for a general audience aged 13 and above. Changes to this policy This Privacy Policy may be updated as the game evolves. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Contact For questions about this Privacy Policy or data handling, contact: Email: