Privacy Policy for Sproutlings

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Sproutlings ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Sproutlings (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information:

Device Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system and version
• Unique device identifiers (Firebase Installation ID)
• App version

Usage Data

• Game progress and statistics
• Feature usage patterns
• Session duration and frequency
• In-app actions (merges, feedings, evolutions)

Analytics Data

• Anonymized gameplay events
• Performance metrics
• Error and crash reports

Information You Provide

Account Information (Optional)

• If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your Google account identifier to enable cloud save functionality
• We do not access your email, contacts, or other Google account data

Purchase Information

• Records of in-app purchases for receipt validation
• We do not store payment card details (handled by Apple/Google)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

1. App Functionality
   • Saving and syncing your game progress
   • Providing offline earnings calculations
   • Enabling cloud saves across devices
2. Analytics and Improvements
   • Understanding how players interact with the game
   • Identifying bugs and performance issues
   • Improving game balance and features
3. Crash Reporting
   • Diagnosing and fixing app crashes
   • Improving app stability
4. Advertising
   • Displaying rewarded video ads (optional, user-initiated)
   • Displaying interstitial ads (with frequency caps)
   • We do not use your data for behavioral advertising targeting

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google)

• Firebase Authentication: Anonymous and Google sign-in
• Cloud Firestore: Game data storage
• Firebase Crashlytics: Crash reporting
• Firebase Analytics: Usage analytics

Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google AdMob

• Displays rewarded and interstitial advertisements
• Uses device advertising identifier for ad serving
• Subject to Google's privacy policy

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Apple/Google Payment Services

• Processes in-app purchases
• Subject to respective platform privacy policies

Data Retention

• Game Progress: Retained until account deletion request
• Analytics Data: Retained for 14 months, then aggregated/anonymized
• Crash Reports: Retained for 90 days

Children's Privacy

Sproutlings is designed to be enjoyed by players of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). The App:

• Does not require personal information to play
• Uses anonymous authentication by default
• Does not include social features or user-generated content
• Does not allow direct communication between users

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Deletion

You may request:

• Access to your personal data
• Deletion of your personal data
• A copy of your data in portable format

To make a request, contact us at: support@growly-game.com

Opt-Out Options

• Analytics: Disable "Analytics Consent" in App Settings
• Personalized Ads: Use device-level ad tracking settings
• Notifications: Disable in device settings or in-app

Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data:

1. Open App Settings
2. Tap "Account"
3. Select "Delete Account"

Or email us at support@growly-game.com

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Google Firebase)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfers and Google's compliance with applicable frameworks.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of collected personal information
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information
• Non-Discrimination: Exercise rights without discrimination

Categories of information collected in the past 12 months:

• Identifiers (device ID, anonymous user ID)
• Internet activity (gameplay data, usage patterns)
• Inferences (game preferences)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the App and on our website. The "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Data Summary

Data Type	Collected	Purpose	Shared With
Device ID	Yes	App function, analytics	Firebase
Game Progress	Yes	Save/sync	Firebase
Usage Events	Yes	Analytics	Firebase
Crash Data	Yes	Bug fixes	Crashlytics
Ad Interactions	Yes	Ad serving	AdMob
Purchases	Yes	Receipt validation	Apple/Google
Email/Name	No*	N/A	N/A
Location	No	N/A	N/A
Contacts	No	N/A	N/A

*Only if you choose Google Sign-In, we receive a user identifier (not email).

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