Cookies & Analytics Policy

BUCKSSHOT

1. Purpose

1.1 This Cookie & Analytics Policy (“Policy”) explains how tracking technologies, device identifiers, analytics tools, and similar technologies are used when accessing and using the Bucksshot mobile application (“Platform”), which is owned and operated by KH Technologies (Pty) Ltd (“KH Technologies”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

1.2 This Policy must be read together with the Privacy Policy.

2. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

2.1 Although the Platform operates primarily as a mobile application, it may make use of cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to support functionality, improve performance, and enhance user experience.

2.2 These technologies may include:

• 2.2.1 Application cookies;

• 2.2.2 Device identifiers;

• 2.2.3 Software development kit (SDK) tracking tools;

• 2.2.4 Log files and performance monitoring tools; and

• 2.2.5 Analytics and diagnostic technologies.
  

3. Purpose of Tracking Technologies

3.1 Tracking technologies may be used for the following purposes:

• 3.1.1 To enable core app functionality;

• 3.1.2 To maintain user session integrity;

• 3.1.3 To analyse app usage and improve performance;

• 3.1.4 To detect technical issues, errors, or crashes;

• 3.1.5 To enhance security and prevent fraudulent or unlawful use.
  

3.2 These technologies do not verify or alter user-provided trophy content and are used solely to support the technical operation of the Platform.

4. Analytics and Performance Monitoring

4.1 KH Technologies may use third-party analytics providers to collect aggregated and anonymised usage data, such as:

• 4.1.1 Device type and operating system;

• 4.1.2 App interaction patterns;

• 4.1.3 Performance metrics and crash reports; and

• 4.1.4 General usage trends.
  

4.2 This information is used to improve the functionality, stability, and security of the Platform.

4.3 No analytics data is used to verify the legality, authenticity, or accuracy of user-generated trophy placements.

5. Personal Information and Tracking

5.1 To the extent that tracking technologies collect or process personal information, such processing will be conducted in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including POPIA and, where applicable, GDPR.

5.2 Tracking technologies are not used to collect sensitive personal information relating to hunting activities beyond what users voluntarily submit within the Platform.

6. User Control and Device Settings

6.1 Users may control or restrict certain tracking technologies through:

• 6.1.1 Device privacy settings;

• 6.1.2 Operating system permissions; and

• 6.1.3 In-app preferences where available.
  

6.2 Disabling certain tracking functions may impact the performance or availability of some Platform features.

7. Third-Party Technologies

7.1 KH Technologies may integrate third-party tools for analytics, diagnostics, security, or payment processing.

7.2 These third parties may use their own tracking technologies subject to their respective privacy policies.

7.3 KH Technologies does not control third-party tracking practices but ensures that reasonable safeguards are in place where personal information is processed.

8. International Data Considerations

8.1 Where third-party analytics or hosting services operate outside South Africa, usage data may be processed in other jurisdictions.

8.2 KH Technologies takes reasonable steps to ensure that such processing is subject to appropriate data protection safeguards.

9. Updates to This Policy

9.1 KH Technologies may update this Cookie & Analytics Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or Platform functionality. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact

10.1 For queries relating to tracking technologies or analytics processing, users may contact KH Technologies (Pty) Ltd via the in-app contact channel or the contact details published within the Platform.