Privacy Policy for PartySpark

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

1. Introduction

PartySpark ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Player Names: Temporary names entered during game setup (stored locally only)
Game Preferences: Settings and preferences (stored locally)
User-Generated Games: Custom games you create and choose to publish

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: App interactions, game sessions, and feature usage
Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
Advertising ID: For personalized ads (if ads are enabled)

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve app functionality
To generate AI-powered game content
To display relevant advertisements (via AdMob)
To analyze app performance and user engagement
To provide customer support

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Player names and game data are stored locally on your device
Cloud Storage: Published games and user preferences may be stored on our secure servers
Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data

5. Advertising and Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our app. AdMob may collect and use information about you, including:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Advertising ID: Google Advertising ID (Android) or Identifier for Advertisers (iOS)
Usage Data: App interactions, ad impressions, clicks
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (for relevant ads)

Ad Personalization: AdMob may use this information to show personalized ads based on your interests. You can control ad personalization in your device settings:

Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"

iOS App Tracking Transparency: On iOS 14 and later, we will ask for your permission before tracking your activity across other companies' apps and websites for advertising purposes. You can choose to allow or deny this request.

For more information about how Google uses data for advertising, visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 OpenAI

We use OpenAI's API for AI-powered game generation. When you use this feature, your game prompts are sent to OpenAI's servers for processing.

OpenAI Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy

5.3 Ad-Free Option

We may offer a PRO subscription that removes advertisements. If you subscribe, AdMob will not display ads or collect advertising-related data while your subscription is active.

6. Children's Privacy

PartySpark is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights and Privacy Controls

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Delete: Request deletion of your data from our servers
Opt-Out: Disable personalized advertising via device settings
Export: Download your published games
Withdraw Consent: Change advertising tracking preferences at any time

7.1 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to restriction of processing
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Data Retention

Local Data: Retained until you uninstall the app or clear app data
Published Games: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: support@partyspark.app

Response Time: We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.