1. Information We Collect

• Account Data: Name, email, login credentials

• Location Data: GPS coordinates for map, weather, and location-based services (e.g., local wildlife predictions, territorial regulations, and ad suggestions)

• Photos & Audio: Media you upload for AI processing (e.g., species identification, track/sound analysis)

• Device Data: OS version, device type, language preferences

• Usage Data: App activity (e.g., feature usage, marker creation, interaction with AI tools), preferences, subscription tier, ad interaction data

2. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and improve core features of the app, including AI photo, sound, and text services

• To generate personalized recommendations (e.g., wildlife forecasts, terrain difficulty, fitness plans)

• To deliver location-aware ads and sponsor content based on region, outdoor interest, or in-app behavior

• To help identify and visualize regional trends, territory use, and ecological interactions (in anonymized form)

• To monitor usage patterns and feature performance

• To send notifications, updates, and limited marketing emails (opt-out available)

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.
Anonymized and aggregated data may be shared with:

• Research partners, conservation NGOs, or universities

• Government agencies (e.g., for wildlife tracking or land management initiatives)

• Advertising partners for delivery of relevant, region-specific content (Dryads never shares your name, contact info, or precise GPS location with advertisers)

4. Your Rights

• Access and review your personal data

• Request deletion of your account and data

• Opt out of non-essential communications

5. Data Storage & Security

We use Firebase and secure cloud storage to protect your data. While we take precautions, no system is 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Dryads may use cookies or tracking tools on our website to improve usability and performance.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 18 without parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a user under 18, we will delete that information as soon as possible.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update these terms and will notify you via the app or website. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

9. Third-Party Services

Dryads integrates with external platforms including but not limited to Google Maps, Firebase, OpenAI, and social sharing tools. These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review those policies separately.

10. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Users may request account deletion at any time via info@dryads.app.

11. Consent for Data Processing (International Users)

By using Dryads, you consent to the processing and transfer of your data to Canada, the United States, and your local jurisdiction, as your data is stored on servers located closest to your geographic location. Data protection laws in these locations may differ from those in your home country.

Contact Us
Dryads Outdoors Inc.
33564 Best Ave, Mission, BC, Canada
Email: info@dryads.app
Website: www.dryads.app