Bender Quest — Privacy Policy
Effective date: July 16, 2026
Bender Quest, operated by Bender Extender USA Inc. ("we", "us"), is a GPS night-out
companion app. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
By using the app you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
- Account details: the email address and username you enter to access the app.
- Precise location: your device's GPS location while a session is active, including in the background, so we can record your route and show your live location to your squad.
- Activity & session data: route, distance, steps, drink count, hydration, and session times. Steps are measured on your device (motion sensors) and are used to display your stats.
- Squad content: squad membership, chat messages, and your display name shared with your squad.
- Usage & diagnostics: app usage and performance data via Google Firebase Analytics.
- Anonymous, aggregate location: when a session ends we save a coarse,
city-level record (an approximate ~5 km geohash and rounded coordinates) with no name,
email, or account attached. It cannot be tied back to you and is used to understand where the
app is used and to show aggregate statistics such as sessions by country.
- Workout data (optional, on-device only): with your permission, the app reads
workouts (for example a run or gym session) from Apple Health or Google Health Connect to show
them next to your night-out session on a "Rap Sheet" card. This data is used only on your
device and is never uploaded to our servers.
How we use your information
- To provide the core features: live route tracking, step counting, drink/hydration tracking, the map, squads, chat, leaderboard, and recap cards.
- To share your live location and display name with members of a squad you join.
- To understand app usage and improve the product (analytics).
- To contact you about the app and related updates or offers (using the email you provide).
Location, including background use
With your permission, Bender Quest accesses your location while the app is in use and in
the background ("Always"). Background access lets your route keep recording and your live
location stay visible to your squad when your screen is off or the app is backgrounded. You
can change or revoke location access at any time in your device Settings.
How your information is shared
- With other users: if you join a squad, your live location, display name, and chat messages are visible to that squad. Reps who enable broadcast mode share their live location with app users on the map.
- With service providers: we use Google Firebase (Firestore, Authentication, Analytics) to run the app and store data.
- We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for third-party cross-app advertising.
Aggregate, anonymous statistics
We keep coarse, city-level session records that are not linked to your identity (no name,
email, or account ID), and we may publish aggregate figures — for example, the number of
sessions per country or city. These figures cannot be used to identify or locate an individual.
Your precise, live location is only ever shared with a squad you choose to join.
Data retention
We keep your information for as long as needed to provide the app. You can request deletion
of your data (see Contact).
Age
Bender Quest is intended for users of legal drinking age and is rated 17+. It is not directed
to children under 17.
Your choices
- Revoke Location or Motion & Fitness access anytime in your device Settings.
- Turn off notifications in Settings.
- Request access to or deletion of your data by contacting us.
Contact
Bender Extender USA Inc. — questions or requests:
cody@hillforge.ai
Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive.