This Privacy Policy explains how the mobile game PhdEtty (the "App") handles information. The App is an idle/incremental game and is operated by the App's developer (the "Developer," "we," "us"). We have designed PhdEtty to collect as little information as possible. By using the App you agree to the practices described below.
We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask for your name, email address, phone number, physical address, contacts, photos, or precise location. Your game save data — money, progress, upgrades, and settings — is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to us.
PhdEtty displays optional rewarded video advertisements through Google AdMob. To serve and measure ads, Google and its partners may collect:
This data is collected by Google as a third party in accordance with Google's privacy policy. It is not linked by us to your identity. You can learn how Google uses information and manage your ad settings at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
On first launch, the App may present Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt asking for permission to use your device's advertising identifier for tracking. If you decline, you will still be able to play the full game and watch ads — the ads will simply be less personalized. You can change this choice at any time in Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking on your device.
PhdEtty offers optional in-app purchases. All purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not receive or store your payment card number or billing details; that information is handled solely by Apple under Apple's Privacy Policy.
The App relies on the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:
PhdEtty is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the App, please contact us so we can address it.
Because we do not collect personal information directly, the most effective controls are on your device and with our advertising provider. You may:
Depending on where you live (for example, the EEA, UK, or California), you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA. To make a request or ask a question, contact us using the details below.
Game progress is retained on your device until you delete the App. Advertising data is retained by Google according to its own retention policies. We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
The App is available worldwide. Advertising and purchase data may be processed by Google and Apple on servers located in various countries in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Continued use of the App after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at: ajakerogers@gmail.com.