Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2026

Northline Studio LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile applications and services.

Anonymous Authentication

We use anonymous authentication, which means we do not collect your email address, password, or any personally identifying information to create an account. When you first open our app, a random identifier is automatically generated. This identifier is used solely to sync your preferences and purchases across your devices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Player Nicknames: Names you enter for players within the app. These are stored to personalize your experience and are not verified against real identities.
• Game Preferences: Settings and selections you make within the app.
• Support Communications: If you contact us for support, you provide your email address and any information included in your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

• Anonymous Identifier: A randomly generated ID used to recognize your app installation. It is not linked to your real-world identity.
• Core App Events: Minimal operational data needed to provide features (e.g., game sessions, content selections) tied only to your anonymous identifier.
• Purchase Verification: Confirmation of one-time, non-consumable purchases used to unlock features. Payment processing is handled by Apple; we do not receive your payment details.

Information Stored on Your Device

We store minimal data locally on your device, including: age verification status, your last game settings, and UI preferences (such as whether you've dismissed certain prompts). This data never leaves your device unless you choose to sync.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Email addresses or passwords
• Real names or contact information (unless you contact us directly)
• Location data
• Photos, camera, or microphone access
• Contacts or address book
• Device identifiers beyond our anonymous ID

No Advertising

We do not display advertisements in our apps. We do not share your data with advertising networks or data brokers. We do not sell your information.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Sync your preferences and purchases across your devices
• Improve our apps based on anonymous usage patterns
• Process and fulfill in-app purchases
• Respond to support requests

Data Storage and Security

We use Firebase Realtime Database (Google Cloud) to store app data associated with your anonymous identifier. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use RevenueCat to manage purchase verification and restore purchases. We maintain administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect your information.

Third-Party Services

Our apps use the following third-party services:

• Apple App Store: App distribution and payment processing. Apple Privacy Policy
• Firebase (Google): Anonymous authentication and data storage (Realtime Database). Firebase Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat: In-app purchase verification and restore management. RevenueCat Privacy Policy

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Your purchase history remains with Apple and RevenueCat to allow you to restore purchases on new devices.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
• Restriction / Objection: In certain regions, request restriction of processing or object to it.

To exercise these rights, use the "Delete My Data" option in the app settings, or contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our apps are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe someone under 18 has accessed our app, please contact us immediately.

Information for European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires us to explain the legal bases for processing your personal data. We process your data on the following bases:

• Contract: We process data necessary to provide the app's core functionality, including anonymous authentication, syncing preferences, and restoring purchases.
• Legitimate Interests: We process limited usage and operational data (e.g., basic app events tied to your anonymous identifier) to maintain and improve the app and prevent abuse. We balance these interests against your rights.
• Legal Obligations: We may process and retain data to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
• Consent: Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before processing certain data. You may withdraw consent at any time.

You also have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests and to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

International Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our service providers operate. We rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at privacy@northlinestudio.app.

Information for California Residents (CCPA)

This section provides additional details for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

Categories of Personal Information Collected

• Identifiers: An anonymous app identifier generated by Firebase Anonymous Authentication.
• Customer records: Optional player nicknames and app preferences you choose to enter.
• Commercial information: Records of in-app purchases (non-consumable) and purchase verification status.
• Internet or network activity: Basic app usage needed to operate features (e.g., games started, rounds completed).

Sources of Information

• Directly from you (e.g., nicknames, preferences).
• Automatically from your use of the app (e.g., anonymous identifier, purchase verification status).
• From service providers (e.g., Apple/RevenueCat purchase confirmations).

Business or Commercial Purposes

• Provide and maintain the app's core functionality.
• Sync preferences and restore purchases.
• Improve app stability and functionality.
• Respond to support requests.

Disclosure of Personal Information

• We disclose limited data to service providers that help us operate the app, such as Firebase (data storage and authentication) and RevenueCat (purchase management). These providers process data on our behalf under contractual restrictions.

Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To exercise your CCPA rights (access, deletion, correction, and opt-out of sale/sharing), contact us at privacy@northlinestudio.app. We will verify your request and respond within the time required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us at: