Privacy Policy

Beat the Queue ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data when you use our service at btq.app.

1. Information We Collect

When you sign in with Google, we receive:

• Your name and email address
• Your Google profile picture
• A unique Google account identifier

When you use Beat the Queue, we also collect:

• Park visit records you create (parks visited, dates, preferences)
• App usage data (pages visited, features used)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device type)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

• Provide and personalize the Beat the Queue service
• Generate and save your park visit itineraries
• Send you relevant service notifications (if you opt in)
• Improve our product and fix bugs
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Data Sharing

We may share your data only with trusted service providers who help us operate Beat the Queue (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery), under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose data if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Beat the Queue and its users.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Cookies

Beat the Queue uses session cookies and local storage to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict how we process your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@btqapp.dev.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your data. No system is 100% secure; if you discover a vulnerability, please disclose it responsibly to contact@btqapp.dev.

8. Children's Privacy

Beat the Queue is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice in the app. Continued use of Beat the Queue after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at contact@btqapp.dev.