# Privacy Policy for HeyStraw
**Effective Date:** 2026-03-10  
**Last Updated:** 2026-03-10
This Privacy Policy describes how "HeyStraw" (the "App") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
## 1. Information We Collect
The App collects the following types of information:
### Automatically Collected Information
- **Device Information:** We collect information about your device, such as device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information for the purpose of providing and improving the App.
- **Advertising Identifier:** We collect your device's Advertising ID for the purpose of displaying advertisements. This identifier can be reset or disabled in your device settings.
- **Game Performance Data:** We collect game progress, scores, reaction times, and level completion data to provide features such as Leaderboards, progress tracking, and game functionality.
- **Crash and Diagnostic Logs:** We automatically collect crash reports and performance data to diagnose issues and improve App stability.
### Information You Provide
- **Google Play Games Account:** If you choose to sign in with Google Play Games, we access your public profile information and game-related data as provided by Google Play Games Services.
- **Purchase Information:** When you make in-app purchases, Google Play processes your payment. We store only the purchase status (e.g., "ads removed" or "levels unlocked") locally on your device.
## 2. How We Use Your Information
-   **To Provide App Services:** To save your game progress, display leaderboards, and enable gameplay features.
-   **Advertising:** To display advertisements via Google AdMob. Ads are configured for child-directed treatment with a maximum content rating of "G" (General Audiences).
-   **Analytics and Improvement:** To understand how users interact with the App, identify bugs, and improve the user experience.
-   **In-App Purchases:** To manage and verify your purchase entitlements (e.g., ad removal, level unlocking).
## 3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---------|---------|----------------|
| **Google AdMob** | Displaying advertisements | [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
| **Google Play Games Services** | Authentication, leaderboards, achievements | [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
| **Google Play Billing** | Processing in-app purchases | [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
| **Google User Messaging Platform (UMP)** | Managing GDPR/EEA ad consent | [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
These third-party services may collect information independently. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
## 4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared with:
-   **Google (via AdMob):** Device identifiers and ad interaction data for the purpose of serving advertisements.
-   **Google Play Games Services:** Game scores and achievements for leaderboard functionality.
-   **Google Play Billing:** Transaction data for processing in-app purchases.
## 5. Data Retention
-   **Game Data:** Stored locally on your device and persists until the App is uninstalled or data is cleared.
-   **Leaderboard Data:** Retained by Google Play Games Services per Google's data retention policies.
-   **Purchase Records:** Maintained by Google Play as part of your purchase history.
## 6. Children's Privacy
The App is designed for general audiences. We configure all advertisements for child-directed treatment in compliance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and Google Play's Families Policy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 beyond what is strictly necessary for the App to function. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
## 7. Your Rights
### For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) — GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
-   **Access** your personal data
-   **Rectification** of inaccurate personal data
-   **Erasure** ("right to be forgotten") of your personal data
-   **Restriction** of processing
-   **Data portability**
-   **Object** to processing of your personal data
-   **Lodge a complaint** with your local data protection authority
### For Users in California — CCPA
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
-   Know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
-   Request deletion of your personal information
-   Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
-   Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
### For All Users
You can:
-   **Reset your Advertising ID** or opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings.
-   **Uninstall the App** to remove all locally stored data.
-   **Sign out of Google Play Games** to disconnect your gaming profile from the App.
## 8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Game data is stored locally on your device using Android's encrypted DataStore. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
## 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
## 10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have any other privacy-related concerns, please contact the developer:
-   **Email:** smirnov.spain@gmail.com
-   **Google Play Store:** Via the developer contact page on our Play Store listing