Privacy Policy for “Walk for trees”

Effective Date: 28.02.2025

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use the mobile application “Walk for trees” (“the App”), which is marketed by Trefadder AS (“Marketing Entity”) and developed by Apps AS (“Developer”). By accessing or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

  1. Personal Information:
    When you register for an account or interact with the App, we may collect personal information that can identify you (“Personal Information”), such as your name, email address, phone number, or other information you provide voluntarily.
  2. Usage Data:
    We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the App, including your IP address, device type, operating system, usage patterns (e.g., features used, access times).
  3. Location Data:
    With your permission, we may collect and process location data to provide location-based services within the App. You may disable location services through your device settings; however, this may affect the functionality of the App.
  4. Health Data:
    With your permission, we may collect activity data such as steps walked, kilometers walked and calories burned from internal OS APIs. The purpose of this is to use your activity to participate in planting trees which is the main feature of the app. You may disable these functions through your device settings; however, this may affect the functionality of the app.
  5. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
    We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and manage App functionality. These technologies help us understand user behavior and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

  1. To Provide and Improve the App:
    Your information helps us operate, maintain, and improve the App and develop new features.
  2. To Personalize Your Experience:
    We may use your information to tailor the content and features of the App to your preferences.
  3. To Communicate with You:
    We use your contact information to send you service-related announcements, updates, and support messages. With your consent, we may also send you promotional communications.
  4. For Analytics and Research:
    We analyze usage data to monitor and improve the performance and user experience of the App.
  5. Legal and Security Purposes:
    We may use your information to protect our rights and the rights of our users, to enforce our Terms of Service, and to comply with legal obligations.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

  1. With Service Providers:
    We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as hosting, analytics, customer support, and marketing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
  2. With Business Partners:
    In some cases, Trefadder AS (Marketing Entity) and Apps AS (Developer) may share aggregated or anonymized information with trusted partners for analysis or marketing purposes.
  3. Legal Requirements:
    We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the safety of users.
  4. In Connection with a Business Transaction:
    If there is a merger, acquisition, or asset sale involving the App, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on the App of any change in ownership or use of your Personal Information.

4. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your Personal Information, or to object to or restrict certain types of processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

7. GDPR Compliance (for Users in the European Economic Area)

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) for users located in the European Economic Area (EEA). Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to your Personal Information and obtain a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request that we delete your Personal Information under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your Personal Information in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your Personal Information in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will verify your identity before processing your request and will respond in accordance with applicable GDPR requirements.

8. International Data Transfers

Your Personal Information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence, including within the EEA or other jurisdictions with data protection laws that may differ from those in your jurisdiction. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable law, including GDPR.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Trefadder AS or Apps AS. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services before providing them with your information.

10. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received Personal Information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices. Your continued use of the App following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, including GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us at:

By using “Walk for trees”, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.