Privacy Policy for Garden Ball Mobile App

Welcome to Garden Ball, a fun and relaxing mobile game where players guide a magical ball through vibrant garden mazes, collect flowers, and unlock new worlds. At Garden Ball, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By downloading, accessing, or using Garden Ball (the "App"), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Do Not Collect

We take pride in keeping Garden Ball a lightweight, ad-free, and privacy-focused experience. We do not collect any personal information such as:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Physical address
• Payment details (unless processed through secure third-party platforms — see Section 4)
• Device identifiers (e.g., IMEI, MAC address)
• Location data
• Contacts or calendar data

2. Information We May Collect Automatically

To ensure the App functions properly and to improve gameplay, we may collect the following non-personal, anonymous data through automated means:

• Device Information: Type of mobile device, operating system version, unique device identifiers (used solely for analytics and crash reporting), and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the App, including levels played, game progress, time spent in the game, and features used.
• Crash Logs: Diagnostic data if the App crashes, which helps us fix bugs and improve performance. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

This information is collected using analytics tools such as Google Analytics for Firebase or similar services, which process data on our behalf under strict privacy guidelines.

3. How We Use Your Information

Any non-personal data collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To improve gameplay and user experience
• To fix bugs and optimize App performance
• To analyze usage trends and develop new features
• To ensure compatibility across devices and operating systems

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or sharing with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. In-App Purchases & Third-Party Services

Garden Ball may offer optional in-app purchases (e.g., premium levels, cosmetic upgrades). These transactions are processed through secure third-party platforms:

• Apple App Store (for iOS users)
• Google Play Store (for Android users)

We do not collect or store your payment information. All transactions are handled directly by Apple or Google, subject to their respective privacy policies:

• Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
• Google Play Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal or usage data with third parties for their marketing or data mining purposes.

We may share anonymized, aggregated data with trusted partners for analytical or development purposes, but this data cannot be used to identify you.

We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request, but only to the extent legally required.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Garden Ball is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: fajilaurvin@icloud.com
App Developer: GreenPixel Studios

We will respond to your inquiry within 15 business days.