Welcome to xLitter! At xLitter, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the data you provide while using the xLitter mobile app and associated services.
1. Information We Collect When you use xLitter, we collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information- i. Name, email address, or other contact details provided during account creation or app registration.
- i. Data about the type, quantity, and location of litter collected, as entered or captured by volunteers.
- i. Information about the device you use to access xLitter, such as the operating system, app version, and usage statistics
- ii. Cookies and Analytics
- iii. Aggregated data collected through cookies or similar technologies to improve app functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Data We use the information collected to:
a. Track and analyze litter collection efforts.
b. Provide insights to volunteers, local governments, and non-profit organizations.
c. Improve the functionality and user experience of the xLitter app.
d. Send communications about updates, achievements, and community engagement opportunities.
e. Comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
a. We will not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share anonymized and aggregated data for the following purposes:
- i. With local governments or non-profit organizations for research and policy-making.
- ii. For public awareness campaigns about littering and environmental sustainability.
- iii. With service providers that support our app operations (e.g., analytics tools), subject to confidentiality agreements.
b. After you complete each cleanup you will be able to exclude that cleanup’s location information from public views (for example, in cases of cleanup’s on private property), although it will still be used in aggregated form
4. Data Retention We will retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Litter data may be retained in an anonymized form indefinitely to support research and reporting efforts.
5. Your Rights As a user of xLitter, you have the right to:
a. Access, update, or delete your personal information.
b. Opt out of data collection or processing where consent is required.
c. Request a copy of the data we have collected about you.
d. Withdraw consent for location tracking at any time via your device settings (see above).
e. To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
Data Security We employ industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Children’s Privacy xLitter is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the xLitter app. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
How can you delete your account? You can delete your account using the Delete Account menu option in Settings in our mobile application. Alternatively, you can email our Company at csr@arcmate.com and request us to delete your account for you. Once your account is deleted, we will delete all related PID.
Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: csr@arcmate.com
Mailing Address: xLitter c/o ArcMate, 911 S Andreasen Dr., Escondido, CA 92029
Last revised 01/01/2025