Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

picturing bits ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Bubble Calm mobile application ("App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Bubble Calm is designed with privacy in mind. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use the App.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

App Usage Data

  • Gameplay Statistics: The App stores local statistics on your device, including:
    • Total number of bubbles popped
    • Current session statistics (pops, streaks)
    • Best streak achieved
    • Number of sessions started
    • Focus mode scores (if enabled)
    This data is stored locally on your device using Apple's UserDefaults and is not transmitted to us or any third parties.

App Settings

  • Your preferences and settings (bubble colors, visual styles, background types, sound preferences, etc.) are stored locally on your device and are not shared with us.

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

Apple App Store

  • When you make in-app purchases, Apple processes your payment information. We do not have access to your payment details, credit card information, or billing address.
  • Apple may provide us with anonymized purchase data necessary to verify your subscription status.

RevenueCat

  • We use RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat may collect:
    • Device identifiers (anonymized)
    • Purchase transaction data
    • Subscription status information
  • RevenueCat's privacy practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

1.4 Device Information

  • Device Type: Your device model and operating system version (for compatibility purposes)
  • App Version: The version of Bubble Calm you are using
  • Crash Reports: If the App crashes, Apple may collect crash logs through their standard crash reporting service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and Improve the App: To deliver the App's features and functionality, and to improve user experience
  • Process Purchases: To verify and process in-app purchases and subscription transactions through RevenueCat and Apple
  • Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues
  • Analytics: To understand how the App is used (in anonymized, aggregated form only)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Most of your data (gameplay statistics, settings, preferences) is stored locally on your device using Apple's UserDefaults. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3.2 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

3.3 Data Retention

  • Local Data: Gameplay statistics and settings stored on your device remain until you uninstall the App or clear the App's data
  • Purchase Data: Subscription and purchase information is retained by Apple and RevenueCat according to their respective retention policies

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

  • RevenueCat: We share purchase and subscription data with RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases
  • Apple: Purchase transactions are processed through Apple's App Store, subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

  • Local Data: You can delete all local data by uninstalling the App from your device
  • Settings: You can modify your App settings at any time through the in-app Settings screen
  • Statistics: Gameplay statistics are stored locally and can be cleared by uninstalling the App

5.2 In-App Purchases

  • You can manage your subscriptions through your Apple ID Account Settings
  • You can cancel auto-renewal at any time through your device settings

5.3 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

6. Children's Privacy

Bubble Calm is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Specifically:

  • RevenueCat: Processes data in the United States and other jurisdictions
  • Apple: Processes data globally according to their Privacy Policy

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Access and delete your personal information
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

picturing bits
Paris, France

📧 Email: info[at]picturing-bits.com

For support inquiries, please use the in-app feedback form or contact us through the App Store listing.

12. Data Controller

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data controller is:

picturing bits
Paris, France

By using Bubble Calm, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.