Privacy Policy for Windy Trails
Effective Date: September 18, 2026
Windy Trails ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to promoting active lifestyle for users of all ages. This Privacy Policy outlines how our mobile application handles user data, local storage, and privacy protection.
1. Information We Collect and Store
Windy Trails is designed with a privacy-first approach. We do not collect, transmit, or store personal identification data on external servers.
Local Progress Data: Information such as your selected adventurer name, character avatar icon, completed trail achievements, and animal guide discoveries are stored locally on your device using shared_preferences.
Device Identification: We do not track unique advertising IDs, hardware identifiers, or personal user profiles.
2. How Your Data Is Used
The data stored locally on your device is used solely to maintain your in-game progress, including:
Displaying your adventurer profile on the main menu.
Tracking unlocked trails and animal discoveries across app sessions.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share any local user data with third parties or advertising networks.
3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Because Windy Trails is designed for family active play, protecting children's privacy is a top priority:
We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or store personally identifiable information from children on any external platform.
The app contains no third-party behavioral advertising, social media integrations, or hidden tracking scripts.
No account creation or email registration is required to play the game.
4. Data Control, Retention, and Deletion
You have full control over all data stored by Windy Trails:
Resetting Progress: You can clear your saved adventurer profile and animal discoveries at any time by selecting "Start New Adventure" on the main screen menu.
Complete Removal: Uninstalling the application or clearing the app storage via your Android device settings will permanently erase all locally stored data.
5. Third-Party Services & Permissions
Network Access: The application may utilise basic network access permissions strictly for standard framework functionality or essential platform asset delivery.
No Analytics Tracking: We do not use third-party analytics suites to track user behavior or monitor device usage.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect app updates or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you or a parent/guardian have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the app's privacy practices, please contact us at:
Developer Email: windytrails.app@gmail.com
App Developer: Windy RunningÂ