1. Introduction

Hunt My Land ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
• Profile Information: User role (hunter/landowner), preferences
• Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely through Stripe)
• Identity Verification: Hunting licenses, permits, waivers, government-issued ID
• Property Information: Property details, location, photos, pricing

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Platform
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address
• Cookies: Session data, preferences, analytics information

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Authentication: Profile information from Google OAuth
• Payment Processor: Transaction details from Stripe
• Analytics Providers: Usage statistics from Google Analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process bookings and payments
• Verify hunter licenses and landowner property ownership
• Facilitate communication between hunters and landowners
• Send booking confirmations, receipts, and notifications
• Provide customer support
• Improve and personalize the Platform
• Detect and prevent fraud or illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information, property listings, and reviews are visible to other Platform users. Hunters share contact information and documentation with landowners when booking.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Platform:

• Stripe: Payment processing
• AWS: Cloud storage for documents and images
• Resend: Email delivery services
• Google: Authentication and analytics

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information when required to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate fraud or illegal activities
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4.4 Business Transfers

If Hunt My Land is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Encrypted cloud storage for sensitive documents

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information after account deletion for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and fraud prevention. Specifically:

• Account data: Until account deletion + 30 days
• Transaction records: 7 years (tax and legal requirements)
• Communication logs: 2 years
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized indefinitely

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze Platform usage (Google Analytics)
• Improve Platform functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Maps, Stripe). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Hunt My Land is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: