Privacy Policy

Welcome to AquaNest ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our game and services.

By using AquaNest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you sign in with Google, we receive your email address and basic profile information.
• Game Data: Your game progress, fish, decorations, coins, and preferences.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases, payment is processed by third-party providers (e.g., Gumroad). We do not store your payment card details.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the game, features used, session duration.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs.

2.3 Anonymous Users

You can play AquaNest without creating an account. Anonymous users have a unique identifier to save game progress. This data is not linked to any personal information.

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the game
• Save and sync your game progress
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you updates and notifications (if opted in)
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform), which provides industry-standard security including encryption in transit and at rest.

While we implement appropriate security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

• Service Providers: With Firebase/Google for authentication and storage.
• Payment Processors: With Gumroad for processing purchases.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or valid legal process.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your account information through the game settings or by signing out and signing back in with a different account.

6.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting us. Upon verification, we will delete your personal data except where retention is required by law.

6.3 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

6.4 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have rights under CCPA including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination

AquaNest is not intended for children under 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and hosting
• Gumroad: Payment processing for in-app purchases

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data except where retention is required for legal or business purposes.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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