Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 19, 2025
Overview
WhereWas is a photo location guessing game that accesses your photo library to read location data from your photos. We take your privacy seriously and want to be transparent about how the app works and what data we collect.
Data Collection & Usage
WhereWas collects and processes the following data:
Photo and Location Data
- •Location metadata from photos you choose to play with
- •Your device's photo library (with your permission)
User Account Information
- •Email address (when you create an account)
- •Display name or username
- •Account preferences and settings
Usage and Analytics Data
- •Game performance and statistics
- •App usage patterns and feature interactions
- •Device information (device type, operating system version)
- •Session data and gameplay metrics
- •Crash reports and error logs
Photo Access
When you play the game, WhereWas needs permission to access your photo library to read the location data from your photos. This data is only used within the game to calculate the distance between your guess and the actual photo location. Photo content and location information are processed locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to share game results.
Data Storage
WhereWas stores certain data to improve your experience:
What We Store
- •User account information in our secure databases
- •Game statistics and progress
- •App usage analytics and performance metrics
- •User preferences and settings
What We Don't Store
- •Your actual photos or photo content
- •Detailed location coordinates from your photos
- •Personal information beyond what's necessary for account functionality
Data Retention
- •Account data is retained until you delete your account
- •Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized after 90 days
- •You can request deletion of your data at any time
Third Party Services
WhereWas uses the following third-party services:
Analytics Platforms
- •We use analytics services to understand app usage and improve performance
- •These services receive anonymized usage data and do not have access to your personal photos
- •Analytics data helps us identify bugs, optimize features, and enhance user experience
Database Services
- •User account information is stored on secure cloud database platforms
- •All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- •Database access is strictly controlled and monitored
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- •Access the personal data we have about you
- •Request correction of inaccurate data
- •Request deletion of your account and associated data
- •Opt out of analytics data collection
- •Export your game data
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- •Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- •Regular security assessments
- •Limited access controls
- •Secure authentication systems
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, you can contact us at:
support@wherewas.appChanges to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or via email.