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Idle Startup Tycoon

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Idle Startup Tycoon collects, uses, and shares information. The app is local-first: progress is stored on your device and no account is required to play.

1. Information we do not require

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, passwords, location data, photos, contacts, or payment information. No registration is required.

2. Automatically collected information

A random anonymous UUID is generated locally for analytics. We collect anonymous gameplay events (sessions, progression, achievements, playtime, language, and ad watch completions) via Aptabase and Firebase Analytics.

3. Optional advertising

We use Google AdMob for optional user-initiated rewarded video ads only. No forced banner or interstitial ad placements are used.

4. Optional feedback

If you submit feedback, we may receive category, message, rating, optional contact details, and anonymous gameplay context.

5. Local storage

Game saves, preferences (language/audio/haptics), notifications, and ad consent preferences are stored locally on your device. No cloud save is used.

6. How data is used

Data is used to improve balance, user experience, bug fixing, progression analytics, and optional rewarded ads. We do not sell data or build cross-app tracking profiles.

7. Third-party services

Aptabase (analytics), Firebase Analytics (Android analytics), Google AdMob (rewarded ads), and Google Play Services (updates and in-app review).

8. Android permissions

Internet, Vibrate, Schedule Exact Alarm, Wake Lock, and Network State for analytics, optional ads, haptics, and local notifications.

9. Your rights and choices

You can manage ad consent, clear local game data via device settings, disable notification categories, and limit analytics via advertising ID reset or app data reset.

10. Children and GDPR

The app is not directed to children under 13. In the EU context, personal data from users under 16 is not processed without verifiable guardian consent under GDPR Article 8.

11. Retention, security, and transfers

Local data remains until you clear app data or uninstall. Analytics/ad retention follows provider policies. Data is transmitted over HTTPS. Aptabase is EU-hosted; Google services may process data internationally per their terms.

12. Policy updates

We may update this policy over time and reflect changes in the last updated date. Continued use implies acceptance of the current version.

Contact

For privacy or data questions, contact: me@joseba.dev