1. Introduction and Data Controller

Welcome to Run the Globe. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

Run the Globe is operated by Hybl Media ApS (CVR: 40281924), a Danish company located at Larsbjørnsstræde 5B, 1454 København K, Denmark. Hybl Media ApS is the data controller responsible for your personal data and determines how and why your personal data is processed.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we must have a lawful basis to process your personal data. We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you connect your Strava account, you provide explicit consent for us to access and process your activity data. You can withdraw this consent at any time by disconnecting your Strava account.
• Contract Performance (Article 6(1)(b)): We process your data to provide the core gaming features you've requested, such as calculating territory, displaying leaderboards, and enabling competitive gameplay.
• Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)): We have a legitimate interest in processing certain data for app improvement, security monitoring, fraud prevention, and analytics to enhance user experience. We balance this against your privacy rights.
• Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): In some cases, we may be required to process data to comply with legal requirements, such as tax obligations or responding to lawful requests from authorities.

3. Information We Collect and Why

4. How We Use Your Information

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. Period.

We only share your information in these limited circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your username and activity data may be visible to others as part of gameplay (e.g., on leaderboards).
• With Service Providers: We use third-party companies for services like cloud hosting (e.g., AWS) and analytics.
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Run The Globe, our users, or the public.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you choose to delete your account, we will permanently delete your data from our primary systems within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your account and all associated data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data, particularly for direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet) if you believe we've violated your privacy rights.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at hello@runtheglobe.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Agency at www.datatilsynet.dk.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify you of significant changes through the app, by email, or by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Governing Law

This privacy policy is governed by Danish law and applicable European Union regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of Danish courts.