Privacy Policy for WaddlePlay

Overview

WaddlePlay ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

We collect limited, anonymous analytics to improve app quality and user experience:

Anonymous Usage Analytics:

• Game events (which games you play, when started/completed/abandoned)
• Session duration and frequency
• Game-specific metrics (number of cards viewed, completion stats, score)
• Screen navigation patterns

Device Information:

• IDFV (Identifier for Vendor) - Apple's privacy-friendly device identifier
• App version and build number
• Device type (iPhone or iPad)
• Operating system name and version

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• IDFA (advertising identifiers)
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Photos, camera, or microphone access
• Social media profiles or contacts
• Any information that personally identifies you or your child
• Payment or financial information
• Browsing history or web activity

How We Use Information

We use anonymous analytics data to:

• Understand which games are most popular
• Identify and fix bugs or crashes
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Make informed decisions about new features
• Ensure the app works well across different devices

• Sell data to third parties
• Use data for advertising or marketing
• Share data with advertisers
• Collect any personally identifiable information
• Track users across other apps or websites

Third-Party Services

PostHog Analytics

We use PostHog (https://posthog.com) for anonymous usage analytics:

• PostHog is GDPR and COPPA compliant
• Data is encrypted and securely stored
• No personally identifiable information is collected
• Used solely for product improvement
• PostHog Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy

No Advertising Networks

• No advertising SDKs or networks
• No ad tracking or behavioral profiling
• No social media integrations
• No data sharing with advertisers

Data Storage

Local Storage:

• All game content and settings are stored locally on your device
• Game progress is saved on your device only
• No personal information is stored remotely

Analytics Data Storage:

• Anonymous usage analytics are sent to PostHog's secure servers
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• No personally identifiable information is stored
• Data is used only for app improvement

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our app is designed for children ages 4-12 and fully complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do NOT collect any personal information from children
• Anonymous analytics cannot identify individual children
• IDFV (device identifier) is not personally identifiable under COPPA
• No account registration or login required
• No communication features, chat, or social interactions
• No targeted advertising or behavioral profiling
• Parents have full control over app usage
• Parents can contact us anytime: kidsgameslearnandplay@gmail.com

International Users (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Union and other regions:

• No personal data is collected or processed
• Anonymous analytics only - no identifiable information
• Data is processed lawfully under legitimate interest (app improvement)
• Users can request data deletion by contacting us
• Full compliance with GDPR principles of data minimization
• PostHog is GDPR compliant and stores data securely

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted in the app and on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

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Apple App Store Privacy Labels

Based on Apple's privacy label requirements:

Data Used to Track You:

• None - We do not use data to track you across apps or websites

Data Linked to You:

• None - No data is linked to your identity

Data Not Linked to You:

• Product Interaction: Anonymous game usage statistics (which games played, session duration)
• Diagnostics: Anonymous crash data and performance metrics

All collected data is anonymous and cannot identify individual users.

Summary