# Privacy Policy for Fruit Scale
**Effective Date:** January 1, 2025
**Last Updated:** January 1, 2025
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## 1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how **Tuse** ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile game **Fruit Scale** ("the Game"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
**Contact Information:**
- **Developer:** Tuse
- **Email:** privacy@tuse.app
- **Address:** Kazan, Russia
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## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you play Fruit Scale, we automatically collect certain information through third-party services:
#### **Device Information:**
- Device type and model
- Operating system version (iOS/Android)
- Device language settings
- Screen resolution and device orientation
- Free storage space
- Device identifiers (IDFA on iOS, Advertising ID on Android)
#### **Gameplay Analytics:**
- Game progress and level completion
- Time spent in the game
- Features used (hints, power-ups)
- In-game events and interactions
- Crash reports and error logs
- App performance metrics
#### **Advertising Data:**
- Ad impression and interaction data
- Ad completion rates
- Advertising identifiers for personalized ads
### 2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect
We want to be clear about what we **don't** collect:
❌ **No personal information** (names, emails, phone numbers)
❌ **No account creation** or user profiles
❌ **No camera or microphone access**
❌ **No contact list access**
❌ **No social media integration** requiring personal data
❌ **No payment information** (handled by Apple/Google)
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## 3. Third-Party Services and SDKs
### 3.1 Firebase (Google)
**Purpose:** App analytics, crash reporting, and app performance monitoring
**Data Collected:**
- App usage statistics
- Crash logs and error reports
- Device information
- App performance metrics
**Privacy Policy:** [https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)
### 3.2 Appodeal
**Purpose:** Ad mediation and monetization
**Data Collected:**
- Advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID)
- Device information
- Ad interaction data
- IP address (for fraud prevention)
**Privacy Policy:** [https://appodeal.com/privacy-policy](https://appodeal.com/privacy-policy)
**Ad Networks:** Appodeal works with multiple ad networks. You can view the complete list and their privacy policies at: [https://appodeal.com/privacy-policy#partners](https://appodeal.com/privacy-policy#partners)
### 3.3 TikTok for Business SDK
**Purpose:** Analytics and advertising optimization
**Data Collected:**
- App installation and usage events
- Device identifiers
- Ad interaction metrics
**Privacy Policy:** [https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/official/policy/privacy](https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/official/policy/privacy)
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## 4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
### 4.1 Game Functionality
- Provide and maintain the game
- Save game progress locally
- Optimize game performance
- Fix bugs and crashes
### 4.2 Analytics and Improvement
- Understand how players interact with the game
- Identify popular features and levels
- Improve game design and user experience
- Measure retention and engagement
### 4.3 Advertising
- Display relevant advertisements
- Measure ad performance
- Provide rewarded video ads
- Prevent ad fraud
### 4.4 Technical Support
- Diagnose and fix technical issues
- Monitor app stability
- Improve overall performance
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## 5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
### 5.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We share data only with the third-party services mentioned above (Firebase, Appodeal, TikTok) to operate the game and provide advertisements.
### 5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent fraud or security issues
- Protect user safety
### 5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
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## 6. Your Privacy Rights
### 6.1 Advertising Preferences
**iOS Users:**
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising
- Turn off "Personalized Ads"
**Android Users:**
- Go to Settings > Google > Ads
- Turn on "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
### 6.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:
- **Access:** Request information about data we collect
- **Rectification:** Correct inaccurate data
- **Erasure:** Request deletion of your data
- **Portability:** Receive your data in a portable format
- **Objection:** Object to data processing
- **Restriction:** Restrict data processing
**To exercise these rights, contact us at:** privacy@fruitscale.com
### 6.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Delete personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
**Note:** We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.
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## 7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- **Data Encryption:** All data transmission is encrypted
- **Secure Storage:** Data is stored on secure servers
- **Limited Access:** Only authorized personnel have access to data
- **Regular Audits:** We conduct regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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## 8. Children's Privacy
### 8.1 Age Requirements
Fruit Scale is rated 4+ and is safe for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU).
### 8.2 Parental Controls
Parents can:
- Disable in-app purchases in device settings
- Turn off advertising personalization
- Contact us with privacy concerns about their children
### 8.3 COPPA Compliance
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.
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## 9. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- **Analytics Data:** Up to 26 months
- **Crash Reports:** Up to 12 months
- **Advertising Data:** As per ad network policies (typically 30-90 days)
- **Game Progress:** Stored locally on your device
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## 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:
- **Adequacy Decisions:** Transfers to countries with adequate protection
- **Standard Contractual Clauses:** For transfers requiring additional protection
- **Certification Programs:** Partners with appropriate certifications
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## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:
- We will post the updated policy in the game
- The "Last Updated" date will be revised
- For material changes, we may provide additional notice
- Continued use of the game constitutes acceptance of changes
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## 12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:
**Email:** privacy@fruitscale.com
**Subject Line:** "Fruit Scale Privacy Inquiry"
**Response Time:** We aim to respond within 30 days
**Mailing Address:**
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## 13. Additional Information
### 13.1 Do Not Track
Our game does not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals as it operates as a mobile application.
### 13.2 Cookies
We do not use cookies in the traditional web sense, but our third-party partners may use similar tracking technologies.
### 13.3 Biometric Data
We do not collect any biometric information such as fingerprints or facial recognition data.
### 13.4 Sensitive Data
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as:
- Health information
- Financial data
- Political affiliations
- Religious beliefs
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**© 2025 Tuse. All rights reserved.**
*This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2025. Please check back regularly for updates.*