Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At RangeMint, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws. As an Alberta-based service providing location information for outdoor activities within Alberta, we prioritize the privacy rights of Albertans while making our outdoor spaces more accessible.

We use Firebase Analytics to help us understand how our service is used and to improve your experience. By using our service, you consent to our use of analytics as described in this policy. You can opt out of analytics at any time through your browser settings.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: rangemintapp@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

Analytics and Usage Data

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including:

  • Session information (duration, pages visited)
  • User interactions with our Alberta location maps and features
  • Device and browser information
  • Basic performance metrics

Location-Based Services

As a mapping service for Alberta outdoor locations, we:

  • Only access your location when you use the "Find My Location" feature
  • Do not store your location history
  • Do not track your movements
  • Only use location data to show your position on the map

Regular Users

For regular users of our website, we collect minimal information:

  • Anonymous session identifiers for analytics
  • Location data when using the "Find My Location" feature (with your explicit permission)
  • IP address hashes for rate limiting (stored temporarily, deleted after each session)

Administrative Users

For our administrative users only:

  • Email address for authentication
  • Login session information
  • Account activity logs for security

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing location-based services
  • Maintaining website security
  • Authenticating administrative users
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our service

4. Information Sharing and Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Firebase for authentication and data storage
  • Firebase Analytics for usage tracking
  • Cloudinary for image storage and optimization

We do not sell or share your personal information with any other third parties.

5. Data Storage and Location

Our service uses Firebase for data storage and authentication. While our service is focused on Alberta users and locations:

  • Data may be stored on servers outside of Alberta
  • We ensure all data handling complies with Alberta's PIPA requirements
  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
  • We limit data access to authorized personnel only

6. Data Retention

We retain different types of data as follows:

  • Analytics data: As per Firebase Analytics retention policy
  • Rate limiting data: Temporary, cleared after each session
  • User authentication data: Until account deletion
  • Location submissions: Retained for service operation
  • Image data: Stored in Cloudinary until manually removed

7. Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request corrections to your information
  • Withdraw consent for data collection
  • Request data deletion
  • File a complaint about our privacy practices

8. Your Choices

You can:

  • Use our service without creating an account
  • Opt-out of location services
  • Request deletion of your submitted content
  • Use standard browser privacy controls
  • Opt-out of Firebase Analytics by:
    • Using browser's Do Not Track setting
    • Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
    • Adjusting your browser's privacy settings to block third-party cookies

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date below.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or this policy, please contact us at:

Email: rangemintapp@gmail.com

12. Alberta Privacy Rights

Under Alberta's PIPA, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access your personal information within 45 days of request
  • Right to request corrections to your information
  • Right to withdraw consent for non-essential data collection
  • Right to be informed about how your information is used
  • Right to file a complaint with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta

To exercise these rights or raise concerns, contact us at rangemintapp@gmail.com. If we cannot resolve your concern, you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta at:

Suite 2460, 801 - 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3W2
Phone: 403-297-2728
Toll Free: 1-888-878-4044

Last updated: 3/28/2025