Effective Date: February 21, 2026 Hop Across America (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the Hop Across America mobile application and related services (the “App”). This policy is designed to comply with Apple App Store requirements and applicable U.S. privacy laws. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve the Hop Across America experience. Information You Provide to Us When you register or use the App, we may collect: Name Email address Phone number City and state (optional) Profile or registration information you choose to provide Customer support messages or inquiries Providing accurate contact information is required to receive digital passport stamps, quilt patterns, and prize eligibility notifications. Shop Hop & Passport Activity To operate the digital passport and shop hop features, we may collect: Participating shops visited Date and time of check-ins Passport stamp activity Prize eligibility and redemption information This information is used solely for event participation tracking, pattern delivery, and prize fulfillment. Automatically Collected Information When you use the App, certain information may be collected automatically: Device type and operating system App version Usage data and interaction with features Crash reports and diagnostics Approximate location (city/state level only) We do not collect precise GPS location unless a feature specifically requires it and you grant permission.
2. How We Use Information We use collected information to: Create and manage your digital passport Deliver quilt block patterns and rewards Verify shop check-ins and participation Administer prizes and promotions Communicate important updates and event information Provide customer support Improve app performance and user experience Maintain security and prevent fraud We may send email communications related to shop hop participation, patterns, prizes, and important updates. You may unsubscribe from optional marketing emails at any time.
3. Sharing of Information We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information only in the following situations: Participating Shops We may share basic participant information (such as name and contact details) with participating quilt shops only when necessary for: Prize fulfillment Event participation verification Customer service related to shop hop activities Service Providers We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate the App and related services, including: Cloud hosting and data storage Email delivery services Analytics providers Customer support tools These providers only access information needed to perform services on our behalf and must protect your information. Legal Requirements We may disclose information if required to: Comply with applicable laws or legal processes Respond to lawful requests by public authorities Protect our rights, users, or services Prevent fraud or security threats
4. Data Security We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including: Secure servers and encrypted connections Restricted access to personal data Monitoring for unauthorized activity While we take appropriate security measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
5. Data Retention We retain personal information only as long as necessary to: Provide App services Administer shop hop participation and prizes Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 9).
6. Children’s Privacy The App is not directed to children under age 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
7. Third-Party Services and Links The App may contain links to third-party websites or services operated by quilt shops or partners.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.
8. Your Choices You may: Update or correct your information by contacting us Unsubscribe from optional marketing emails Disable push notifications in your device settings Request deletion of your personal information Please note that certain features (such as receiving patterns or prize eligibility) require a valid email address.
9. Your Privacy Rights & Data Requests You may request to: Access your personal information Correct inaccurate information Delete your personal information To submit a privacy request, contact us at: Email: privacy@hopacrossamerica.com
(Replace if different) We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If changes are made, the updated version will be posted in the App with a revised effective date. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, contact: Hop Across America
Email: info@shophopapp.com
Website: https://shophopapp.com