Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how KITE collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Services operated by Elevated App Studio LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By using KITE, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information to operate and improve the Services.

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (stored securely or managed through authentication systems)

1.2 Third-Party Sign-In Information

If you register or sign in using a third-party provider, we may receive limited information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile image (if provided)

This information is used solely to create and manage your account, authenticate access to the Services, and maintain account functionality. We do not access your third-party credentials or unrelated third-party data.

1.3 Location Information

We collect location data only when you grant permission. Location information may be used to support map-based and location-aware features within the Services.

1.4 Usage and Analytics Data

We collect information about how the Services are used. This data is used for:

• improving and maintaining the Services
• understanding usage patterns
• identifying and fixing technical issues
• improving overall user experience

Some data may be retained in anonymized or aggregated form for analytics, service improvement, and to support commonly used features across the platform.

1.5 User Content

You may submit content such as kite spots, session logs, and related contributions. This content is processed and stored to provide core functionality of the Services and may be visible to other users depending on feature design.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• operate and provide the Services
• enable core features
• maintain performance, reliability, and security
• improve and develop features
• provide support
• display and measure advertising (if applicable)
• analyze usage trends to improve the Services

We do not sell personal information.

3. Advertising

KITE may display third-party advertisements served by external advertising partners. These partners may process limited data to deliver and measure advertisements, improve ad relevance, and prevent fraud or abuse. We do not control third-party advertising systems, and their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share information only when necessary with:

• service providers that support the operation of the Services
• advertising partners (for ad delivery and measurement)
• legal authorities where required by law
• parties necessary to protect the security, rights, or integrity of the Services

All shared data is limited to what is necessary for the specific purpose.

5. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to provide and operate the Services, maintain account functionality, improve performance and reliability, and comply with legal obligations. Some information may be retained in anonymized or aggregated form for analytics and service improvement.

6. Account Deletion

You may delete your account through the app. When you delete your account:

• personal account data is permanently deleted
• identifiable user content is removed or anonymized
• aggregated or anonymized data may be retained for analytics or system integrity

Account deletion is irreversible.

7. International Data Transfers

KITE operates globally. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States and other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate.

8. Children’s Privacy

KITE is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will update the “Last Updated” date and may provide additional notice through the Services.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: info@elevatedappstudio.com