Privacy Policy for PolyGround

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

PolyGround ("we", "our", or "us") operates the PolyGround mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

By downloading and using PolyGround, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Authentication Data: When you log in using third-party services like Google Sign-In (and potentially Apple Sign-In in the future), we receive your unique identifier, email address, profile name, and avatar URL.
• Profile & Gameplay Data: We store your custom usernames, predictions, virtual coin balances, and leaderboard rankings to provide the core functionality of the App.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Device & Usage Data: We automatically collect basic device information (IP address, operating system, device model, app version) necessary for the App to function and communicate with our servers. We generate and store a device identifier to link your device to your account.
• Product Analytics: We record a limited set of in-app events — app opens and closes, screen views, onboarding completion, daily claims, and achievement, quest or avatar unlocks — to understand how the App is used. This includes how long each session lasts and how long is spent on each screen. These records are retained for 60 days and then automatically deleted.
• Session Replay: We use LogRocket, a third-party analytics provider, to record how users interact with the App. This captures screen content, taps and navigation, network activity, and application error logs, linked to your account identifier and username. We use these recordings solely to diagnose problems and improve the App. Session replay runs in publicly released versions of the App and can be disabled by us at any time.
• Advertising Data: When you watch a rewarded advertisement we record that it took place, the reward granted, and verification data returned by the ad network.
• Push Notifications: If you enable notifications, we store a push notification token issued by Expo and Google Firebase Cloud Messaging so we can alert you about your predictions.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA & UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) includes:

• Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary to provide the services you requested (e.g., maintaining your user profile and predictions).
• Legitimate Interests: To maintain App security and understand how the App is used so we can improve it, and serve relevant advertisements that keep the App free.
• Consent: Where required, we may rely on your consent for specific data processing activities.

3. Third-Party Services & Advertising (CCPA/CPRA Compliance)

We do not sell your personal data for direct monetary compensation. However, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), sharing data with ad networks to display targeted advertising may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.

We use third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdMob) to display banners and rewarded video ads. These networks may collect basic device identifiers and ad-tracking data to serve personalized ads.

How to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: You can limit ad tracking directly through your device settings:

• Android: Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization" or "Delete advertising ID".
• iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., Europe, California), you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access & Portability: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate data.
• Right to Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your account and associated data.

How to Delete Your Data: You can request the complete deletion of your account and personal data at any time by sending an email to tomikalabs@gmail.com with the subject "Account Deletion Request". Upon verification, all your profile data and history will be permanently deleted from our active databases within 30 days.

5. In-App Purchases and Virtual Currency

PolyGround does not offer real-money in-app purchases or subscriptions. All virtual currency ("Coins") is used strictly for promotional and gameplay purposes within the App and holds no real-world monetary value.

6. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain European jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information immediately.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: tomikalabs@gmail.com.