Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Welcome to Arukou, a mobile application developed by GameverseDao. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our app. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use Arukou:

• Personal Information: When you create an account or redeem rewards, we may collect your name, email address, or other contact details you provide.

• Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with the app, such as step counts (via device sensors), distance walked, and time spent using the app.

• Location Data (if applicable): If you enable location services, we may collect approximate or precise location data to track your walking routes or verify activity. You can disable this in your device settings.

• Device Information: We collect details like your device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers to optimize app performance.

• Analytics Data: We use third-party tools to collect anonymized data about app usage (e.g., session duration, features used).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Track your walking activity and calculate points or rewards.

• Provide personalized features, such as walking goals or offers.

• Improve the app’s functionality and user experience.

• Communicate with you about updates, rewards, or support issues.

• Analyze usage trends to enhance our services (via anonymized data).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it in these cases:

• Third-Party Service Providers: With trusted partners for analytics, hosting, or reward fulfillment (e.g., Google Analytics, reward vendors). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose data to authorities.

• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research or marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Opt-Out: You can disable location tracking or notifications in your device settings or the app.

• Access and Deletion: Contact us at cardanorahil@gmail.com to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.

• Account Deletion: You may delete your account via the app settings, which will remove associated personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the app’s services or comply with legal obligations. Inactive account data may be deleted after [e.g., 12 months—specify your policy].

7. Third-Party Links

Arukou may contain links to external sites (e.g., reward providers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Children’s Privacy

Arukou is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn of such data, we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here, and significant updates will be notified via the app or email.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, reach us at:

• Email: cardanorahil@gmail.com

By using Arukou, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for walking with us!