privacy-policy - ios
PRIVACY POLICY
GROW GAME PRIVATE LIMITED
Effective Date: November 16, 2025 | Last Updated: November 14, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how GROW GAME PRIVATE LIMITED
("we", "us", "our", "Company")
collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your information when you use our
iOS mobile games, applications, websites, and related services
("Services").
By downloading, accessing, or using our Services on Apple iOS
devices, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information to operate our games, secure our
services, analyze performance, and provide a personalized experience.
Information may be collected directly from you, automatically through your
device, or from third-party partners.
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
a) Account or Profile Information (if applicable):
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Username / Display name
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Avatar or profile picture
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Linked Apple ID or Game Center information
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Country, timezone, language
b) Customer Support Data — When you contact us, we may
collect:
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Email address
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Device details
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Screenshots or logs you voluntarily submit
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Description of the issue
c) User-Generated Content (UGC) — Certain games may allow you
to create or upload content such as:
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Chat messages
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In-game customizations
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Leaderboard names
UGC is publicly visible inside the game if you choose to
submit it.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
a) Device Information:
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Device model and manufacturer (e.g., iPhone, iPad)
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iOS version and system information
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Device language and time zone
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Apple IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers) — collected
only with your explicit consent via Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT)
framework
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Device IP address
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Network type (Wi-Fi, cellular)
b) Gameplay and Usage Data:
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Game progress and achievements
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Session length and frequency
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In-game interactions
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Behavior patterns
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Rewards earned and purchases made
c) Log & Diagnostic Information:
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Crash logs
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App errors
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Performance information
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Server communication events
d) Advertising Data — collected through ad networks (only
after ATT consent where required):
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Ad impressions
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Clicks
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Video views
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Conversion events
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Engagement metrics
1.3 Information From Third Parties
a) Social Login Platforms (Optional) — If you connect via
Apple Sign-In, Game Center, Facebook, or Google, we may receive:
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Profile name
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Profile picture
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Social token / ID
Note: Apple Sign-In may provide a private relay email address;
we respect Apple's privacy-preserving features.
b) Analytics Partners (e.g., Firebase, Appsflyer,
GameAnalytics) — They provide aggregated device metrics to help us improve the
game.
c) Advertising Partners (e.g., Google AdMob, Unity Ads, Meta
Audience Network) — These partners may provide fraud detection data, ad
performance reports, and estimated demographics, subject to your ATT consent.
2. APPLE APP TRACKING TRANSPARENCY (ATT)
In compliance with Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework
(iOS 14.5+), we will request your permission before tracking your activity
across apps and websites owned by other companies for advertising purposes.
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If you grant permission: Your IDFA may be shared with
advertising partners for personalized ads and measurement.
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If you deny permission: We will not track you across
third-party apps and websites. You may still see ads, but they will be less
personalized.
You can change your tracking preference at any time in:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
3. IN-APP PURCHASES (IAP)
Our games may offer optional in-app purchases.
3.1 Payment Processing
All payments are handled exclusively by the Apple App Store.
We do not collect, store, or process credit card numbers, banking details, or
personal financial data.
3.2 Information We Receive
We may receive from Apple:
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Transaction ID
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Purchased product ID
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Purchase status (success / failed / refund)
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Country
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Purchase timestamp
3.3 Why This Data Is Needed
We use purchase-related data to:
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Deliver purchased items
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Restore purchases across devices via Apple's restore
mechanism
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Detect fraudulent activities
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Provide billing support
3.4 Refunds
Refunds are governed by Apple's refund policies. We cannot
issue refunds directly; please contact Apple Support or visit
reportaproblem.apple.com for refund requests.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your personal data to:
a) Operate and Improve the Services:
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Provide core gameplay functionality
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Sync game progress across iOS devices via iCloud (if
applicable)
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Customize user experience
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Improve gameplay balancing
b) Analytics and Research:
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Identify bugs and crashes
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Measure game performance
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Understand user behavior
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Improve UI/UX
c) Advertising and Marketing (where allowed by law and ATT
consent):
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Display relevant ads
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Measure ad effectiveness
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Limit repetitive ads (frequency capping)
d) Security, Fraud & Abuse Prevention:
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Detect suspicious activity
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Prevent unauthorized purchases
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Protect the community
e) Legal Compliance:
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Respond to legal requests
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Maintain records as required by law
5. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We may share personal data only under the following
circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
Trusted partners help us operate the game, including:
analytics (Firebase, Appsflyer), cloud hosting, crash reporting, and customer
support tools.
5.2 Advertising Partners
Ad networks may receive device identifiers (subject to ATT
consent on iOS) to show ads, measure performance, and detect fraud.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose data if required to comply with court orders,
respond to government requests, or protect our legal rights.
5.4 Business Transfers
If the company is sold, merged, or restructured, user data may
be transferred. We do not sell personal data in the traditional sense.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of
age (or the locally applicable minimum age). We do not knowingly collect data
from children. If discovered, the data will be deleted immediately.
For apps distributed in the Kids Category on the App Store, we
comply with Apple's additional restrictions on data collection and third-party
SDKs.
If you believe a child has provided us information, please
contact us at: publisher@growgamestudio.com
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as required for:
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Providing services
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Legal compliance
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Fraud prevention
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Analytics and improvements
Unnecessary data is deleted or anonymized in accordance with
applicable law.
8. SECURITY MEASURES
We implement industry-standard safeguards including:
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Encrypted data transmission (TLS)
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Access controls
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Secure servers
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Continuous monitoring
No method is 100% secure; users share information at their own
risk.
9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
We may transfer and process your information in countries
outside your residence. By using our Services, you consent to these transfers.
We ensure protection using Standard Contractual Clauses
(SCCs), partner compliance certifications, and contractual obligations.
10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location (EU GDPR, UK GDPR, India DPDP Act,
California CCPA, Brazil LGPD, etc.), you may have the following rights:
Right to Access — Request confirmation of whether we process
your data and receive a copy.
Right to Correction — Correct or update inaccurate or
incomplete data.
Right to Delete (Right to be Forgotten) — Request deletion of
your personal data when it is no longer needed, you withdraw consent, you
object to processing, or it was unlawfully processed.
Right to Object — Object to processing based on our legitimate
interest, profiling, or use of data for ads.
Right to Restrict Processing — Request restriction when data
accuracy is disputed, processing is unlawful, or we no longer need the data.
Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw previously given consent
at any time.
Right to Data Portability — Request your data in a
machine-readable format.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing (CCPA) — Request to opt
out of data sharing for advertising purposes.
Right to Lodge a Complaint — File a complaint with your
regional data authority.
How to Exercise Your Rights: Email us at
publisher@growgamestudio.com. We respond within the legally required timeframe.
11. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
If you grant permission, we may send game updates, event
announcements, and limited-time offers via Apple Push Notification Service
(APNs).
You can disable notifications at any time via:
Settings > Notifications > [Game Name]
12. APPLE-SPECIFIC PRIVACY DETAILS
In compliance with Apple App Store guidelines, we disclose the
following:
a) Data Used to Track You (requires ATT consent):
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Advertising identifiers (IDFA)
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Ad click and conversion data
b) Data Linked to You:
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Purchase history
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Game progress and activity
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Device identifiers (if ATT consent granted)
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Customer support data
c) Data Not Linked to You:
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Crash logs and diagnostics
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Aggregated analytics data
Our Privacy Nutrition Label on the App Store provides a
summary of these disclosures.
13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & EXTERNAL
SERVICES
Our Services may link to third-party websites or integrate
external SDKs. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend
reviewing their policies separately.
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The
"Last Updated" date indicates the latest version. Continued use of
the Services means you accept the updated policy.
15. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or privacy requests, please
contact:
GROW GAME PRIVATE LIMITED
📧 Email: publisher@growgamestudio.com