PRIVACY POLICY for WyoWallop

1. Introduction
   Welcome to "WyoWallop" (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we, WyGISC at the University of Wyoming, collect, use, disclose, safeguard, and handle your information, including personal and sensitive user data, when you use our App. This policy is designed to meet the compliance standards of Google Play's User Data Policy and applicable privacy and data protection laws. By accessing and using WyoWallop, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.
2. Collection and Use of Your Information
   We collect information that you provide directly to us and information we collect through your use of our App. This includes:
   1. Location Data: With your permission, we collect and use your location information when you use certain features of our App, such as taking a photo. This data is used to enhance the functionality of our App and improve your user experience.
   2. Photo Data: Our App allows you to take and store photos. These photos may be stored locally on your device. We access, collect, or store these photos only if you provide us with explicit permission to do so for specific features or functionalities within the App.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
   We do not sell your personal and sensitive user data. Your information is shared only in the following situations:
   1. With Service Providers: To assist in providing our services, such as data storage and analysis.
   2. For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users and our App.
   3. With Your Consent: Except for the sharing described in this policy, we will not share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent.
4. Security of Your Information
   We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal and sensitive user data. Despite our efforts, please be aware that no security measures are perfect, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Prominent Disclosure and Consent
   If our App's functionality requires access to personal and sensitive user data not within the reasonable expectations of the user, we will provide a prominent in-app disclosure prior to the data collection. This disclosure will detail the types of data collected and how it will be used and shared. Consent will be obtained through an explicit user action before any such data collection begins.
6. Policy for Children
   Our App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our files as soon as possible.
7. Changes to This Privacy 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. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.
8. Contact Us
   If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at wygisc@uwyo.edu.
9. Last Updated: 2/19/2024