Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2025

CitizenPlay ("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.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address (if you sign up with email), display name
• Location Data: U.S. state selection (required for personalized civic information)
• Optional: Congressional district for more specific civic data

Information Collected Automatically

• Gameplay Data: Progress, scores, levels completed, XP earned, streak data
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
• Usage Analytics: App interactions, feature usage, crash reports

Information from Third-Party Services

• Firebase Authentication: User authentication tokens (not stored by us)
• RevenueCat: Subscription status and purchase history
• Apple/Google Sign-In: Basic profile information (name, email)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized civic information based on your state
• Track your learning progress and gameplay statistics
• Process subscription payments through RevenueCat
• Improve the app and fix bugs
• Send important service notifications

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Game progress is stored locally on your device
• Cloud Sync: Progress syncs to Firebase Firestore for backup
• Encryption: All data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Access Control: Only you can access your personal data

What We Don't Collect

• We do NOT collect your full address (only state/district)
• We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties
• We do NOT use your data for advertising

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication and data storage — Firebase Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat: Subscription management — RevenueCat Privacy Policy

Children's Privacy

CitizenPlay is intended for adults preparing for the U.S. citizenship test. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your progress data
• Opt-out: Disable optional analytics

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Data deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Anonymous Data: Aggregated analytics may be retained indefinitely

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

This privacy policy complies with applicable data protection laws including CCPA and general privacy best practices.