Privacy Policy
SideVenture by OctoKnott Effective date: September 26, 2026
SideVenture turns everyday life into small real-world quests. We built it to work with as little personal data as possible. This policy explains what we process, why, who helps us, and the choices you have.
The short version
- Your game progress, notes, to-do items and settings are stored on your device.
- We do not sell your data, show ads, use advertising IDs, or track you across other apps and websites.
- Your precise location is used on your device only, to place nearby quests on the map. We do not store or upload it.
- A few trusted services help run the app: account sign-in, push notifications, map images and optional purchases. They are listed below.
1. Who we are
SideVenture is developed and published by OctoKnott ("we", "us"). For any privacy question or request, contact us at contact@octoknott.com.
2. What we process and why
Account information
When you create an account we process your email address and a unique account ID through Firebase Authentication (Google). If you continue without an email, an anonymous account ID is created instead. We use this only to sign you in and keep your account separate from others.
Game data (on your device)
Your display name, player tag, playstyle, theme, level, XP, HP, streaks, quest history, achievements, notepad text, to-do items and app settings are saved in your device's local storage. This data is not uploaded to our servers.
Location
If you open the map and grant permission, the app reads your device's location to show quests near you. The location is processed on your device, only while you use location features, and is not stored or sent to us. You can turn off Location Tracking in Settings or revoke the permission in your device settings at any time.
Map images
To draw the map, the app downloads map images ("tiles") from OpenStreetMap's servers. Like any web request, this shares your IP address and the map area being viewed with the OpenStreetMap Foundation.
Notifications
If you allow notifications, Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google) issues a device token so notifications can be delivered. You can turn Push Notifications off in Settings or in your device settings.
Purchases (optional)
SideVenture Pro is sold through the Apple App Store or Google Play, and managed with RevenueCat. RevenueCat receives your account ID, your purchase and subscription history and basic device and store information, so it can confirm your subscription and restore it on other devices. We never receive your payment card details. Payments are handled entirely by Apple or Google.
This website
Our website is hosted by Vercel. Like any web server, it briefly records standard request data, such as IP address, browser type and the pages requested, to deliver the site and keep it secure. The website uses no cookies, analytics or third-party trackers, and loads its fonts from our own server.
3. What we do not do
- We do not sell or rent personal data.
- We do not show ads or use advertising identifiers.
- We do not use third-party analytics or tracking SDKs.
- We do not build profiles for advertising or share data with data brokers.
4. Service providers
| Service | Purpose | Data involved |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication (Google) | Sign-in and accounts | Email, account ID |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google) | Push notifications | Device token |
| RevenueCat | Subscriptions and restores | Account ID, purchase history, device/store info |
| OpenStreetMap Foundation | Map images | IP address, map area viewed |
| Apple App Store / Google Play | Payment processing | Handled under their own policies |
| Vercel | Website hosting | IP address and request data in server logs |
Each provider processes data under its own privacy policy and only for the purposes above.
5. How long we keep data
- On-device data stays until you delete the app or clear its data.
- Account data is kept while your account exists, and deleted when you ask us to delete your account.
- Purchase records are kept by RevenueCat, Apple and Google as required for billing, tax and legal purposes.
6. Your choices and rights
- Permissions: location and notifications can be switched off in Settings or in your device settings at any time.
- Privacy: Ghost Mode hides your online status and location from other players.
- Access, correction, deletion: email contact@octoknott.com from the address linked to your account, or include your player tag. We will respond within 30 days.
- Account deletion: in the app, go to Settings → Delete Account. This permanently deletes your account and erases all SideVenture data on your device. You can also request deletion by emailing contact@octoknott.com. We will then remove the data our service providers hold about your account, except records we must keep by law, such as purchase receipts. Deleting your account does not cancel an active subscription; cancel it in your App Store or Google Play settings.
Depending on where you live, for example the EU, the UK, Turkey (KVKK) or California, you may have further rights. These include the right to object to or restrict processing, the right to data portability, and the right to complain to your local data protection authority. We honour these rights wherever they apply.
7. Children
SideVenture is not intended for children under 13, or under the minimum age required in your country. We do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe a child has created an account, contact us and we will delete it.
8. Security
On-device data is protected by your device's security. Data sent to our service providers travels over encrypted connections (HTTPS). No system is perfectly secure, but we limit what we collect so there is less to protect.
9. International transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries other than your own, including the United States. Where required, those transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
10. Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, we will update the effective date above. For significant changes, we will also notify you in the app.
11. Contact
OctoKnott contact@octoknott.com