Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Edge Orbital LLC ("we", "us", or "our") operates the TRIPWIRE Recon mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, display name (optional), and user ID for account creation and management.
• Authentication Data: Securely hashed passwords and authentication tokens.

Location Data

• Precise Location: Required for core gameplay features including flag capture verification and proximity-based game mechanics.
• Coarse Location: Used to display nearby flags and game elements on the map.

Camera and Photos

• Building Recognition: When you use the building recognition feature, your camera captures images that are processed on-device. Only visual feature vectors (not actual photos) are sent to our servers to identify buildings.

Usage Data

• Gameplay Data: Flag captures, scores, achievements, clan membership, and faction affiliation.
• App Usage: Feature usage patterns to improve the App experience.

Purchase Data

• In-App Purchases: Transaction records for coins and battle pass purchases made through Apple's App Store.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's features and functionality
• Process in-app purchases and manage your account
• Enable multiplayer features including clans, leaderboards, and chat
• Verify gameplay actions (flag captures, territory claims)
• Send push notifications for game events (with your permission)
• Respond to your support requests

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Other Players: Your username, faction, clan membership, and gameplay statistics are visible to other players on leaderboards and in-game.
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the App (hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
• Gameplay Data: Retained for leaderboard and historical purposes.
• Location Data: Used in real-time for gameplay; not stored permanently.
• Building Recognition Data: Feature vectors retained for 30 days maximum.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for optional features

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• TLS/HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure credential storage using bcrypt hashing
• JWT tokens with short expiration for authentication
• Regular security audits and updates

Children's Privacy

The App is rated 9+ and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date.