Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11 February 2025

This privacy policy applies to mobile applications developed by Grindset Studios (hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider") and offered as free services. These applications are intended for use "AS IS".

1. Information Collection and Use

The applications collect information when you download and use them. This information may include:

• Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address (e.g., IP address)
• The pages of the applications that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages
• The time spent on the applications
• The operating system you use on your mobile device

The applications do not collect precise information about the location of your mobile device unless specifically required for features like location-based services or advertisements.

The applications may collect your device's location information for the following purposes:

• Geolocation Services: The Service Provider utilizes location data to provide features such as personalized content, relevant recommendations, and location-based services.
• Analytics and Improvements: Aggregated and anonymized location data helps the Service Provider analyze user behavior, identify trends, and improve the overall performance and functionality of the applications.
• Third-Party Services: Periodically, the Service Provider may transmit anonymized location data to external services. These services assist in enhancing the applications and optimizing their offerings.

The Service Provider may use the information you provide to contact you from time to time with important updates, required notices, or marketing promotions.

For a better experience, while using the applications, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information. This information will be retained and used as described in this privacy policy.

2. Third-Party Access and Sharing of Data

We may share the collected data with third parties to provide you with certain services. These third-party services include:

• Firebase Analytics (Google Analytics): for user behavior tracking and app performance monitoring
• Firebase Crashlytics: for crash reporting and improving app stability
• AdMob and other advertising networks: (e.g., IronSource, UnityAds, MyTarget, Yandex Ads) for delivering personalized ads based on your preferences
• Google Play Services: for user authentication and in-app purchases

We may share aggregated, anonymized data with these third parties for analytics, marketing, and improving user experience. This data may include identifiers such as your device ID, IP address, location, and in-app activity.

Please note that the applications utilize third-party services that have their own privacy policies. Below are links to the Privacy Policies of third-party service providers used by the applications:

• Google Play Services
• AdMob
• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Firebase Crashlytics
• Unity
• AppLovin

The Service Provider may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information:

• As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process;
• When they believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect their rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request;
• With their trusted service providers who work on their behalf, do not have an independent use of the information disclosed to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy statement.

3. Cookies and Other Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., device identifiers) to collect data about your interactions with our applications. This helps us improve your experience and provide more relevant ads.

We may collect the following types of data through these technologies:

• IP address
• Device identifiers (e.g., IDFA, AAID)
• Operating system version and device model
• Platform type (Apple iOS, Android)
• Browser type and language
• User interactions with in-app features
• Pages viewed and the time spent on them

These technologies are used for:

• Personalizing our Services and improving user experience
• Delivering targeted ads (behavioral advertising)
• Analytics and performance improvement
• Security and fraud prevention

If you do not wish to have cookies placed on your device, you can disable them through your device settings. However, some features of the application may not function correctly without cookies.

4. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure (delete) your personal data, subject to certain exceptions
• Restrict the processing of your personal data, in specific situations
• Object to the processing of your personal data (including for marketing)
• Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time
• Data portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to be forgotten: You may request that your personal data be deleted if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at grindset.studios@gmail.com.

5. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with GDPR, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) or adhering to other legal mechanisms for international transfers.

If your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that it is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws and GDPR requirements.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including for legal, accounting, and reporting obligations. Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Security of Your Data

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal data, including encryption and secure access protocols. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe we have collected personal data from a child under 13, please contact us at grindset.studios@gmail.com.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

grindset.studios@gmail.com

Your Consent

By using our applications, you consent to the processing of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Consent via Google User Messaging Platform (UMP)

We use Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) to obtain explicit consent for data processing when you first launch the app. By agreeing to the pop-up notification, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy. This consent is recorded and can be revoked at any time in the application settings.

Notification of Changes to the Privacy Policy

We understand the importance of keeping our users informed. If there are significant changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you through an in-app notification or by email, depending on your preference and settings.