Brain Buds - Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — Brain Buds Effective date: December 26, 2025 Introduction Brain Buds ("we", "our", "us") provides a child-focused learning app designed to strengthen memory, attention, and problem-solving through short, playful games. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is protected, and the choices available to you. This policy is written for parents and guardians and applies to the Brain Buds mobile application (the "App"). Controller If you have questions about this policy or our data practices, contact: privacy@brainbuds.app Summary — Key Points - We do not display third-party advertising in the App. - We minimize data collection and do not sell personal information. - We do collect limited, non-identifying analytics to improve the App. - For accounts, parental controls, or optional features that require personal data, we request minimal information and provide clear parental controls. Information We Do Not Collect (By Default) - We do not require or collect personal information from children to use the core gameplay features (for example: full name, home address, government ID). Information We May Collect We collect only the information necessary to operate, improve, and secure the App. This may include: - Usage and performance data: anonymous or pseudonymized analytics about how the App is used (game sessions, levels completed, device model, OS version, crash reports). This data helps us improve reliability and gameplay balance. - Device information: technical data such as device identifiers, OS version, and app version to support functionality and troubleshooting. - Optional account data: if you enable an optional parent account or cloud backup feature, we may collect an email address and a password (stored securely) to enable account recovery and syncing across devices. - Parental communications: if you contact support or request help, we may retain the content of your communications (including email address) to respond and improve support. Children’s Privacy Brain Buds is designed with children in mind. We follow best practices and relevant laws when handling children’s information: - Parental consent: when parental contact information or an account is required, we request explicit consent and provide clear information about what will be collected and why. - Limited collection: we avoid collecting persistent identifiers or sensitive personal information for children unless necessary and only with parental permission. - No ads: we do not serve third-party ads, and we do not target children with advertising. How We Use Information We use information for the following purposes: - Provide and maintain the App and its features - Improve gameplay, fix bugs, and analyze usage patterns - Enable optional account and backup features - Communicate with parents or guardians for support and safety-related notifications - Detect and prevent fraud or abuse Third-Party Services and Analytics We may use trusted third-party service providers to host data, deliver analytics, and provide security. These providers act as processors and are contractually restricted from using data for their own purposes. Examples include crash-reporting and analytics services. We minimize data shared with such services and, where possible, avoid sharing any personally identifying information. Data Storage and Security We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data. Examples include secure servers, encrypted storage for account credentials, and access controls limited to authorized personnel. While we work to protect your data, no transmission or storage system is perfectly secure. Data Retention We retain analytics and usage data for a limited period needed to support the App and improve user experience. If you create an account or request deletion, we will remove personal data associated with that account as described in the "Your Rights" section below. Your Rights and Choices Parents and guardians have the following choices: - Access or correct: request access to or correction of personal information associated with your child’s account. - Deletion: request deletion of your child’s personal data. Deleting an account will remove data from active systems; backups may persist for a limited time as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. - Opt-out of analytics: if you prefer we do not collect non-identifying analytics about your usage, contact us at privacy@brainbuds.app and we will provide available options. International Transfers Data may be processed or stored in countries other than your own. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers, consistent with applicable law. Legal Bases (for EU/EEA users) If you are located in the EU/EEA, our legal bases for processing data include: your consent (for optional account features and communications), performance of a contract (providing the App), and our legitimate interests (improving the App and ensuring security), where these interests are balanced against privacy rights. Privacy for California Residents (CCPA) California residents have rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know, access, delete, and opt-out of sale. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact privacy@brainbuds.app and include "CCPA Request" in the subject line. We will verify requests and respond as required by law. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy with a new effective date. For material changes, we will provide notice through the App or other reasonable means. Contact Us If you have questions, requests, or concerns about privacy, contact us at: privacy@brainbuds.app Privacy Policy — Technical Appendix (Store Submission Guidance) - App Store / Play Store listing: supply this privacy policy URL or upload the policy text when requested. Use the contact email above for reviewer questions. - Data Safety form (Google Play): mark that the App does not collect or share personally identifying information by default; list any analytics services used with descriptions of data types collected (e.g., crash logs, device model) and note parental-consent gating for account features. - COPPA & Kids App considerations: indicate that the App is designed for children, does not display third-party advertising, limits data collection, and implements parental controls and consent flows for optional features. Notes and Customization This document is intended as a starting point. 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