Last Updated: July 24, 2026

1. Information We Collect
When you use the App, we may collect:

Account Information: your email address, username, and Google account details (if you sign in with Google).

Location Data: your device’s GPS coordinates when you purchase a parcel or collect a diamond. This data is used only to place your virtual land at the correct real‑world location. We do not track your background location.

Payment Information: your PayPal email address (for cash‑outs) and transaction records. We do not store your credit card, bank account, or payment gateway credentials. All payments are processed by PayPal and Yoco, who are PCI‑compliant.

Device and Usage Data: device type, operating system, app version, and gameplay activity (parcels purchased, ads watched, challenges completed). This helps us improve the App.

Communication Preferences: if you opt into email or WhatsApp notifications, we store your email address or phone number and your notification preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:

Create and manage your account.

Place virtual parcels at your chosen GPS coordinates.

Calculate and display your rent earnings.

Process cash‑out requests to your PayPal account.

Send you optional notifications (login reminders, boost expiry, event announcements) only if you have explicitly opted in.

Analyse gameplay to improve the App and detect fraud or cheating.

3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in these limited cases:

Service Providers: PayPal and Yoco receive your payment information solely to process transactions. Google Maps receives your location data to display the map.

Legal Compliance: if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet‑based service is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention
We retain your account information and gameplay records for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to keep records for legal or tax purposes.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

Object to or restrict processing of your data.

Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for notifications).

Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@globalvirtualproperties.co.za

7. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have, we will delete it immediately.

8. Third‑Party Services
The App uses Google Maps, Google Sign‑In, PayPal, Yoco, and advertising networks. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available in the App and on our website. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the new policy.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 support@globalvirtualproperties.co.za

Open the app, go to Settings, and tap "Permanently Delete Account."

This immediately and permanently deletes your account, including your

email, username, virtual land ownership, transaction history, and

location data.

If you no longer have the app installed, email

support@globalvirtualproperties.co.za with your registered email

address to request deletion, and we will process it within 30 days,

except where we are required to retain records for legal or tax

purposes.

You can also use "Request Data Export" in Settings to receive a copy

of your data before deleting your account.