1. Introduction

Welcome to MiniFlags! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our app.

By using MiniFlags, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

When you use MiniFlags, we may collect the following types of data:

2.1 Personal Data

  • Game Center profile (including username and avatar, if applicable)
  • Contact details (if provided for support inquiries)

2.2 Non-Personal Data

  • Gameplay activity (e.g., quizzes played, scores)
  • Device information (OS version, device model)
  • App usage analytics (e.g., session duration, crashes)

2.3 Data from Third-Party Services

If you sign in using Apple Sign-In or other third-party accounts, we may receive basic profile information as permitted by the provider.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve the MiniFlags experience
  • To personalize content and game recommendations
  • To analyze usage trends and enhance gameplay
  • To provide customer support
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We may share limited data with third-party services to enhance app performance and user experience. These services may include:

  • Analytics: Apple Analytics, Firebase, or other analytics providers
  • Crash Reporting: To diagnose and fix app issues
  • Advertisements: We do not sell user data, but we may use advertising services that track usage behavior

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage users to review them.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

  • We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above.
  • You can request account deletion or data removal by contacting us at info[at]picturing-bits.com.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have rights over your personal data, including:

  • ✅ Access – Request a copy of your data
  • ✅ Correction – Update inaccurate information
  • ✅ Deletion – Request deletion of your data
  • ✅ Opt-out – Disable personalized advertising (CCPA)

To exercise these rights, contact us at info[at]picturing-bits.com.

7. Children's Privacy

MiniFlags is not intended for children under 13 (or the age of consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes are significant, we will notify users via in-app notifications or email (if applicable).

Last updated: March 11th, 2025

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, reach out to us at:

📧 Email: info[at]picturing-bits.com

🌍 Website: picturing-bits.com