🎯 Emotiku Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

FOSS Version (Recommended for Privacy)

We collect NO personal information in the FOSS version:

• ✅ No account creation required
• ✅ No data transmission to our servers
• ✅ No analytics or tracking
• ✅ No advertising identifiers
• ✅ All data stored locally on your device

Premium Version (Optional Analytics)

The premium version may collect the following information with your consent:

• Usage Analytics: Anonymous game statistics (completion rates, difficulty preferences)
• Crash Reports: Technical information to help us fix bugs (only if you choose to send them)
• AdMob Data: Standard advertising metrics (impressions, clicks) - no personal data

2. How We Use Your Information

FOSS Version

We don't use any of your information because we don't collect any. Everything stays on your device.

Premium Version

• Improve the App: Use anonymous analytics to enhance features and fix bugs
• Crash Reporting: Analyze crash reports to improve app stability
• Advertising: Display relevant ads through AdMob (no personal targeting)

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All your game data is stored locally on your device:

• Game progress and saved games
• Settings and preferences
• Statistics and records
• Custom emoji themes

Security Measures

• Data encryption at rest
• Secure local storage
• No external data transmission (FOSS version)
• Minimal data collection (Premium version)

4. Third-Party Services

FOSS Version

No third-party services are used. The app is completely self-contained.

Premium Version

• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements (subject to Google's privacy policy)
• Firebase Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics (subject to Google's privacy policy)

5. Your Rights and Choices

Data Control

• Delete Data: Clear all app data through Android settings
• Export Data: Use the built-in backup feature to export your games
• Opt-Out: Disable analytics in app settings (Premium version)
• Choose Version: Switch to FOSS version for complete privacy

Transparency

• Open source code available for inspection
• Clear data collection indicators
• Easy-to-understand privacy settings

6. Children's Privacy

Emotiku is safe for children of all ages:

• No account creation required
• No social features or communication
• No inappropriate content
• Educational and family-friendly

7. International Users

This privacy policy applies to users worldwide. We comply with:

• GDPR (European Union)
• CCPA (California)
• PIPEDA (Canada)
• Other applicable privacy laws

8. Data Retention

FOSS Version

Data is retained on your device until you delete the app or clear app data.

Premium Version

• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months maximum
• Crash Reports: Retained for 90 days maximum
• AdMob Data: Subject to Google's retention policies

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will:

• Notify you of significant changes through the app
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Maintain previous versions for reference

10. Open Source Commitment

Emotiku is built on open source principles:

• Source code is publicly available
• Community contributions welcome
• Transparent development process
• No hidden data collection