Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Tree Hugging Challenge Registry ("we," "our," or "us") 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

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

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and location data
• Challenge Data: Challenge details, media files, location information, and verification materials
• Social Media Information: Social media handles and links you choose to provide
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and verify challenge submissions
• Display your challenges and achievements on the Platform
• Maintain the leaderboard and recognition system
• Communicate with you about your submissions
• Improve and optimize the Platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Public Information

Please note that information you submit to the Platform, including your public name, challenge details, and media, will be publicly visible on the Platform. This is part of the Platform's purpose of documenting and celebrating environmental advocacy. Your email address and phone number are kept private unless you choose to make them public.

5. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a secure cloud database service. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Platform and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to analyze Platform usage. These services may collect information about your use of the Platform. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@treehugging.co.ke.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@treehugging.co.ke.