Privacy Policy
The Picnic Path (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use our website and services.
In short
- You don't need an account to play. Your adventure progress is saved only on your own device.
- To see how adventures are enjoyed, we record anonymous play events (such as starting, solving or skipping a stop) linked to a random ID stored in your browser — never your name, email or location.
- Ratings, comments and problem reports you send are anonymous.
- We only receive your email address if you choose to give it to us (sign-ups or the contact form), and we use it only for that purpose.
- Maps are provided by OpenStreetMap; directions open in Google or Apple Maps, whose own privacy policies apply.
1. What Information We Collect
Website Usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent via cookies and analytics tools. Progress Data: Your puzzle progress is stored locally on your device to allow you to continue your adventure.
2. How We Use Your Information
To provide and personalise your picnic experience, to improve the functionality and performance of our website, and to comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Collection
We collect your information under the necessity of providing our service. Our data handling complies with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance user experience and track usage data. Your puzzle progress is stored in your browser's local storage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We may share necessary data with trusted third-party providers for the purpose of delivering our service. These include Supabase for data storage and Google Analytics for website usage insights. These third parties are governed by their own privacy policies and data protection practices.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.
7. Your Rights
Access your personal data, request correction or deletion of your information, and lodge a complaint with a privacy regulator. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thepicnicpath.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a revised date. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of changes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at privacy@thepicnicpath.com.