Great question! Your location is absolutely essential to the Atlas Earth experience - it's what makes this game unique and exciting compared to traditional mobile games.

How location powers your gameplay: 

Real-world connection - Atlas Earth is a location-based game that mirrors actual places
Avatar movement - Your avatar is connected to your device's GPS and will move around in the game when you walk around in the real world
Local land ownership - You can only purchase virtual parcels near where you physically are
Diamond hunting - Diamonds spawn around your real-world location for you to collect

What we use your location for: 

Map generation - Shows you the virtual world that corresponds to your real surroundings
Land purchases - Ensures you can only buy parcels within your radius
Resource spawning - Places diamonds and other collectibles near you
Leaderboards - Determines which city/state/country rankings you appear on

Privacy and control: Your choice - Please turn on your location settings and enable location permissions for Atlas Earth to explore the world of Atlas
Permission options - You can choose "While Using App" or "Always" in your device settings
Data protection - We only use location data for gameplay features, not for tracking or selling

The real-world adventure aspect: This location-based design encourages you to explore your neighborhood, discover new places, and turn everyday travel into a gaming adventure. Whether you're walking to work, visiting friends, or going on vacation, Atlas Earth makes every trip an opportunity to expand your virtual real estate empire!

🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER: Atlas Earth should never be played while operating a moving vehicle, and players should always remain attentive to their surroundings. Your safety always comes first!

The magic happens when the virtual world connects to your real-world adventures!