Witstreak Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information the Witstreak mobile game ("Witstreak", "the app") collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. Witstreak is made by 4ARO Group ("4ARO", "we", "us"), based in Texas, USA.
The short version
- You don't need an email address, phone number or password to play.
- We store your game progress so it can sync and show on weekly leaderboards. That includes the display name you choose, which other players can see.
- Free players see ads from Google AdMob. On iPhone, ads are personalized only if you allow tracking. Witstreak Pro removes all ads.
- We don't use analytics tools, and we never sell your personal information for money.
- You can delete your data at any time from Profile › Delete my data.
1. Information we collect
Information you give us
- Display name. This is optional. It appears on leaderboards and you can change it any time in Profile. If you leave it blank, the app shows a name like "Player 7F3A". Please don't use your full real name if you don't want other players to see it.
- Messages to us. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you write.
Game data
- Levels unlocked, stars, scores, your Wit Score and skill ratings, daily workout results, streaks, streak freezes, and app settings (reminder time, haptics).
- This data is saved on your device. When online features are on, it is also saved to our cloud database so it can sync and power leaderboards.
An anonymous account ID
The first time you open the app, it creates a random account ID through Google Firebase Authentication. This ID isn't linked to your name, email or phone number. It connects your saved progress, your leaderboard entries and your purchases.
Purchase information
Purchases are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play). We never see or store your payment card details. Our subscription provider, RevenueCat, receives your anonymous account ID and a record of what you bought, when, and the store, country and currency. This lets us confirm and restore your purchases.
Technical information
When the app connects to our service providers, they automatically receive standard technical information: your IP address, device model, operating system version and app version. It is used to deliver the service, keep it secure and prevent fraud.
Advertising data (free players)
If you don't have Witstreak Pro, the app shows ads from Google AdMob: an optional "watch an ad" for a reward, and at most one full-screen ad a day after your daily workout. To show and measure ads and prevent ad fraud, Google receives your IP address, device information, and whether you viewed or tapped an ad. It may also receive your device's advertising identifier:
- iPhone and iPad: only if you tap "Allow" on Apple's tracking prompt. If you don't, ads aren't personalized and Google doesn't receive the advertising identifier.
- Android: Google may use your device's advertising ID unless you delete or reset it in your phone's settings.
In the EU, UK and other places where the law requires it, the app asks for your consent before showing personalized ads. You can change your choice in Profile › Ad privacy choices. Ads are never shown to Pro players.
What we don't collect
Witstreak doesn't access your location, contacts, photos, camera, microphone or health data. It doesn't include analytics tools. Daily reminders are scheduled on your device itself, so we don't receive a push notification token.
2. How we use information
- To run the game, save your progress and sync it to the cloud.
- To show weekly leaderboards.
- To process, verify and restore purchases and subscriptions.
- To keep the game fair and secure, including spotting cheating or fraud.
- To show ads to free players and give rewards for watching them.
- To answer your questions and support requests.
- To comply with the law.
We don't build our own profiles about you. Any ad personalization is done by Google, as described in sections 1 and 4.
3. What other players can see
Weekly leaderboards show your display name, weekly score and current streak to other Witstreak players. Your other game data is visible only to you.
4. Who we share information with
We share information only as described here.
| Who | Why | Their policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Firebase (Authentication, Cloud Firestore) | Anonymous accounts, saving progress, leaderboards | firebase.google.com/support/privacy |
| Google AdMob | Showing and measuring ads to free players | How Google uses data from apps that use its services |
| RevenueCat | Managing subscriptions and purchases | revenuecat.com/privacy |
| Apple and Google | App distribution and payment processing | apple.com/legal/privacy · policies.google.com/privacy |
These providers process information on our behalf and under their own security commitments. We may also disclose information if the law requires it, to protect the rights and safety of our players or others, or as part of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets. In a sale, this policy would continue to apply to your information.
We do not sell personal information for money. When personalized ads are on, letting Google use your advertising identifier may count as "targeted advertising" or "sharing" under some U.S. state laws. You can opt out at any time, as described in section 6.
5. How long we keep it
- On your device: until you uninstall the app, reset your progress or use Delete my data.
- In our cloud database: for as long as you use the app, or until you use Delete my data or ask us to delete it.
- Purchase records: RevenueCat, Apple and Google may keep transaction records as their own policies, tax rules and accounting rules require.
6. Your choices and rights
- Delete your data: go to Profile › Delete my data. This removes your progress, display name and leaderboard entries from your device and from our servers, and deletes your anonymous account. Purchases stay with your Apple or Google account and can be restored later. If you no longer have the app, email us and we'll delete it for you.
- Change your display name: any time, in Profile.
- Personalized ads: on iPhone, turn off Allow Apps to Request to Track or turn it off for Witstreak in Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking. On Android, delete your advertising ID in Settings › Google › Ads. Where available, you can also use Profile › Ad privacy choices, or email us. Subscribing to Pro removes ads entirely.
- Reminders: turn daily reminders on or off in Profile or in your phone's settings.
- Access, correction and a copy of your data: email us and include your display name. To protect your data, we may ask you to confirm the request from within the app.
Depending on where you live, including Texas, California and other U.S. states, you may have rights to access, correct, delete or get a copy of your personal data. You may also have the right to opt out of its sale, of targeted advertising, or of profiling. We don't sell data for money or profile players, and you can opt out of personalized ads as described above. We will respond to requests within 45 days. If we decline your request, you can appeal by replying to our response, and we will answer the appeal within 60 days. If you are not satisfied, you may contact your state attorney general. We won't treat you differently for exercising these rights.
7. Children
Witstreak is not directed to children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from them. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has given us information, email us and we will delete it.
8. Security
Data sent between the app and our servers is encrypted in transit. Our database rules let only your account read your saved progress. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to protect your information and to keep the data we collect to a minimum.
9. Where data is stored
Our service providers store and process data in the United States. If you use Witstreak from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred there.
10. Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we'll post the new version on this page and update the effective date. If a change significantly affects how we use your information, we'll also take reasonable steps to tell you before it takes effect, such as a notice in the app.
11. Contact us
4ARO Group
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.4aro.com