🎨 DoodleVerse

📋 Information We Collect

🎨 Content You Create

• Drawing Projects: Your artwork, drawings, and creative projects are stored locally on your device
• Project Metadata: Project names, creation dates, last modified timestamps, and canvas dimensions
• User Preferences: App settings, color palettes, brush preferences, and theme choices

📊 Usage Analytics

We collect anonymized analytics to improve the app experience:

Data Type	Purpose	Retention
App usage patterns	Feature improvement and bug fixes	14 months
Crash reports	Stability improvements	90 days
Performance metrics	Optimize app performance	6 months
Feature usage statistics	Understand user preferences	12 months

💳 Purchase Information

• In-App Purchases: Transaction records for premium features (processed by platform stores)
• Subscription Status: Current subscription state for premium features
• Purchase History: Records of past transactions for customer support

📱 Device Information

• Device type and operating system version
• App version and platform (Android, iOS, Desktop, Web)
• Screen resolution and device capabilities
• Language and region settings

🔍 How We Use Your Information

✨ Core Functionality

• Creating and Saving Art: Store your drawings and projects locally on your device
• Export and Share: Generate images and files for sharing your artwork

📈 App Improvement

• Performance Optimization: Use analytics to identify and fix performance issues
• Feature Development: Understand which features are most popular to guide development
• Bug Fixes: Use crash reports to identify and resolve issues

🛡️ Security and Fraud Prevention

• Prevent unauthorized access to premium features
• Detect and prevent fraudulent purchases
• Protect the integrity of the app ecosystem

🗄️ Data Storage and Security

💾 Local Storage

• Your Artwork: All drawings and projects are stored locally on your device by default
• App Settings: Preferences and settings are stored locally
• Offline Functionality: The app works fully offline without sending data externally

🔒 Security Measures

• Encryption: All data transmissions use industry-standard encryption
• Local Security: Projects are protected by your device's security features
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data with proper permissions
• Regular Updates: Security patches and improvements are regularly deployed

🤝 Third-Party Services

📊 Analytics Services

• Firebase Analytics (Google): Anonymized usage analytics
  Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

💳 Payment Processing

• Google Play Billing: Android in-app purchases
• App Store: iOS in-app purchases
• Platform Stores: Desktop and web payment processing

📁 File Operations

• System File Pickers: Access to device storage for import/export
• Camera Access: Import photos for tracing or reference (with permission)
• Photo Library: Save exported artwork to device gallery

👤 Your Rights and Choices

🎛️ Data Control

• Access: View all data stored by the app in settings
• Export: Export all your projects and data
• Delete: Remove individual projects or all data

🌍 Regional Rights

• GDPR (EU): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object to processing
• CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information
• Other Regions: Rights as provided by applicable local privacy laws

👶 Children's Privacy

DoodleVerse is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for all ages. We take special care with children's privacy:

• No Personal Information: We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Parental Controls: Parents can disable analytics and cloud features
• Safe Content: All lessons and content are appropriate for children
• COPPA Compliance: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

🔄 Data Retention

• User Projects: Stored indefinitely on device until user deletes them

📱 Platform-Specific Considerations

🤖 Android

• Uses Android's security features and permission system
• Integrates with Google Play Services for purchases and analytics

📱 iOS

• Uses iOS security features and App Store privacy requirements
• Integrates with Apple's App Store for purchases

🖥️ Desktop

• All data stored locally on your computer
• Uses operating system file permissions

🌐 Web

• Uses browser local storage and IndexedDB
• Subject to browser privacy settings

📧 Contact Information

📝 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

• Notification: We'll notify you through the app or email
• Review Period: You'll have 30 days to review changes
• Continued Use: Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance

⚖️ Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

• Legitimate Interest: Improving app functionality and user experience
• Consent: Analytics and optional features (where required)
• Contract: Providing premium features and processing purchases
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations