Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

One Bag Better is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal, non-personal information:

What We DO Collect:

• Trash Collection Data: Amount collected (bags, kg, lbs)
• Optional Location: General location if you choose to share (e.g., "Berlin", "Central Park")
• Optional Name: First name or nickname if you want credit for your cleanup
• Timestamps: When collection entries are created
• Local Storage: Your welcome banner preference (stored in your browser only)

What We DON'T Collect:

• ❌ Email addresses
• ❌ Phone numbers
• ❌ Payment information
• ❌ Personal identification documents
• ❌ Tracking cookies
• ❌ IP addresses for tracking
• ❌ Device fingerprinting
• ❌ Third-party analytics
• ❌ Advertising data

2. How We Use Your Information

The minimal data we collect is used exclusively for:

• Displaying community statistics (total bags collected, entries, etc.)
• Showing recent community activity in the activity feed
• Calculating environmental impact estimates (bottles saved, garbage trucks filled)
• Providing milestone celebrations and progress tracking
• Generating shareable social media content (only when you choose to share)

3. Data Storage & Security

Your collection data is stored securely on our servers with the following protections:

• Data is stored in a secure database with access controls
• No personal identifiers are linked to collection entries
• Data is used solely for community statistics and motivation
• We do not create user profiles or track individual behavior
• Local storage (browser-based) is used only for UI preferences

4. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or distribute your data to third parties.

The only "sharing" that occurs is:

• Community statistics displayed publicly on the website (aggregated, anonymous)
• Recent activity feed showing optional names/locations you chose to provide
• Social media sharing features that YOU control and initiate

5. Social Media Integration

Our platform includes optional social media features:

• Share buttons generate text based on your collection entry
• You control what gets posted to your social media accounts
• We link to our Instagram account @onebagbetter for community building
• No automatic posting or data sharing with social media platforms

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal browser storage:

• Local Storage: Remembers if you've seen the welcome banner
• No Tracking Cookies: We don't use cookies to track your behavior
• No Third-Party Analytics: No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.
• No Advertising: No ad networks or marketing pixels

7. Your Rights

Since we collect minimal, non-personal data, your rights are straightforward:

• Transparency: This policy explains exactly what we collect
• Control: You choose what optional information to provide
• Access: Community data is visible to everyone on the platform
• No Account Required: Use the service without creating accounts

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is safe for all ages since we don't collect personal information. However, we recommend adult supervision for children participating in cleanup activities.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our service. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Reach out to us on Instagram@onebagbetter