PetBuddy Grow Privacy Policy

 

Welcome to PetBuddy Grow (hereinafter referred to as "the App"). This Privacy Policy aims to explain how we collect, use, store, and protect the information generated during your use of the App, and to clarify your rights regarding your personal information. Please read and understand this policy carefully before using the App. Your use of the App indicates your agreement to our processing of your information in accordance with this policy.

 

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Apple App Store privacy policy, ensuring your information security and legal rights.

 

I. Types and Methods of Information We Collect

 

This App is a lightweight virtual pet raising application. We only collect information necessary to achieve core functions and optimize services, and do not collect any directly identifiable personal information (such as name, email, phone number, address, etc.). The specific data collected is as follows:

 

1. Device and Usage Data (Automatically Collected)

 

To ensure the normal operation of the application, optimize compatibility, and analyze usage, we will automatically collect the following non-identifiable information through third-party analytics tools (such as Firebase Analytics):

 

- Basic Device Information: Device model, operating system version (iOS), device identifier (such as IDFA, used only for advertising attribution and application analysis, not associated with personal identity), network connection status;

 

- Usage Behavior Data: Number of application launches, interaction operation records (such as the frequency and duration of use of functions like feeding, petting, and cleaning), upgrade progress data, and error/crash logs (used to fix technical issues).

 

2. Information Not Collected

 

This application will not collect your location information, contacts, photos, videos, audio, microphone permissions, camera permissions, or any payment information. You can use all functions without creating an account, and there is no personal identification information input step throughout the process.

 

II. Purpose of Information Use

 

The information we collect will only be used for the following legitimate purposes and will not be used for any other unstated purposes:

 

1. Ensuring normal app operation: Fixing crashes, optimizing device compatibility, and ensuring the stable availability of core functions such as rewards and upgrades;

 

2. Optimizing user experience: Adjusting interaction logic, cooldown times, and experience acquisition rules based on usage behavior data to enhance the fun of leveling up;

 

3. Compliance and security: Complying with Apple App Store review rules and relevant laws and regulations to prevent malicious reward farming, cheating, and other fraudulent activities.

 

III. Information Sharing and Disclosure

 

We strictly protect your information security and only share information with third parties in the following limited circumstances, adhering to the "minimum necessary" principle throughout the sharing process:

 

1. Third-party service providers: We only cooperate with third parties necessary to achieve the application's functionality (such as analytics tool providers and advertising networks), and have contractual obligations requiring them to comply with privacy regulations, prohibiting them from using information for purposes other than this application service;

 

2. Legal compliance requirements: When receiving legal notices or mandatory requests from judicial or regulatory authorities, we may disclose relevant information in accordance with the law to fulfill our legal obligations;

 

3. Anonymous data: We may anonymize and de-identify the information we collect to generate statistical data. This data cannot be linked to personal identities and can be used for industry analysis, product optimization, or sharing with partners.

 

We will not sell, rent, or transfer any of your information to third parties for commercial marketing purposes.

 

IV. Information Storage and Protection

 

1. Storage Method and Duration

 

- Data Storage Location: Your application's data is primarily stored locally on your device. Only essential information such as crash logs and ad verification data is stored on a third-party service provider's server (located in the EU or US, complying with GDPR cross-border data transfer requirements);

 

- Storage Duration: Local data will be deleted when the application is uninstalled; server-stored data will only be retained for a reasonable period necessary to achieve the collection purpose (generally no more than 6 months), after which it will be automatically anonymized or deleted.

 

2. Security Protection Measures

 

We take reasonable technical and management measures to protect information security and prevent information leakage, loss, or tampering:

 

- Data transmission uses encryption technology (such as HTTPS) to ensure information security during transmission;

 

- Restrict access permissions for third-party service providers, authorizing only necessary personnel to handle data;

 

- Regularly conduct system security checks and vulnerability patching to improve data protection capabilities.

 

Please note that no network transmission method or storage technology can guarantee 100% security. You can help ensure information security by updating your application promptly and enabling device security features.

 

V. Children's Privacy Protection (COPPA Compliance)

 

This application is suitable for users of all ages and strictly complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not intentionally collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a child under the age of 13, you must obtain the consent of your parent or guardian before using this application.

 

VI. Policy Updates and Notifications

 

We may revise this Privacy Policy based on updates to laws and regulations, application function optimizations, etc. The revised policy will be communicated to you through pop-ups, notifications, etc. within the application, and the effective date of this policy will be updated accordingly.

 

By continuing to use this application, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy; if you do not agree, you may stop using this application and uninstall it.

 

VII. Contact Information

 

If you have any questions, suggestions, or need to exercise your information-related rights regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the following methods:

 

Contact Email: [Enter a valid contact email address]

 

VIII. Other Terms

 

This Privacy Policy applies only to this application and does not cover any third-party links, services, or advertising content. If you click on a third-party link, its privacy policy is not affiliated with us. Please review it carefully and assume all risks.

 

This privacy policy is governed by the EU GDPR, US COPPA/CCPA, and Apple App Store rules. In the event of any conflict between these terms and applicable laws and regulations, the latter shall prevail.