Privacy Policy
Effective & Last Updated: 2026-07-30 Summary: This Privacy Policy applies to the Indie Playbook mobile and multiplatform application provided by Indie Playbook ("we", "us", or "our"). We believe in privacy by design. We only collect the minimal information necessary to deliver our services, do not sell your personal data, and provide clear controls to delete your data at any time.
1. Information We Collect
When you download, install, and interact with the Application, we may collect the following categories of information:
| Data Category | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account & Auth Data | User ID, email address (if signing in via Google, Apple, or email), or an anonymous identifier. | Account creation, syncing preferences, and authentication. |
| Diagnostic & Performance | Device model, operating system version, app version, crash traces, and performance diagnostics. | Debugging crashes, fixing bugs, and improving stability via Crashlytics. |
| Purchase & Subscription | Anonymous purchase token, product ID, transaction timestamps, entitlement status. | Unlocking purchased features and managing active subscriptions (processed by Apple/Google). |
| User Content & Inputs | Text inputs, prompts, preferences, and local files chosen by the user within the app. | Executing user-requested operations and local storage. |
Information We Do NOT Collect:
- We do not collect precise real-time GPS location.
- We do not collect or store credit card or payment card numbers. All financial transactions are processed securely by the Apple App Store (Apple Inc.) or Google Play Store (Google LLC).
- We do not sell or rent your personal information to data brokers or advertisers.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data solely for legitimate and disclosed purposes:
- Service Delivery: To operate, maintain, and provide the core features of Indie Playbook.
- Diagnostics & Stability: To monitor crash logs, analyze performance bottlenecks, and rapidly patch software issues.
- Entitlements & Purchases: To verify in-app purchases, credit balances, and subscription active status across devices.
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, bug reports, and assistance requests.
3. Third-Party Services & SDKs
The Application integrates selected third-party service providers and SDKs that process information under their respective privacy policies:
- Google Play Services & Google In-App Billing: Provides app distribution, security verification, and billing services on Android. Google Privacy Policy ↗
- Google Analytics for Firebase & Firebase Crashlytics: Collects anonymized telemetry and real-time crash reports to diagnose software defects. Firebase Privacy and Security Documentation ↗
- Apple StoreKit & Apple Sign-In: Handles authentication and in-app subscription processing on iOS and macOS. Apple Privacy Policy ↗
- Subscription Management (RevenueCat / Adapty): Validates store purchase receipts and subscription state. RevenueCat Privacy Policy ↗ | Adapty Privacy Policy ↗
- Google AdMob: Serves advertisements and delivers banner, interstitial, and rewarded ad experiences. AdMob collects advertising identifiers (such as Android Advertising ID and Apple IDFA) and device data for ad personalization, measurement, and analytics. Google Advertising & Privacy Policy ↗
4. Data Retention & Account Deletion
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide you with the Application's services or to comply with applicable legal obligations. How to Request Account & Data Deletion:
In compliance with Apple App Store Guideline 5.1.1(v) and Google Play User Data policies, users can easily request deletion of their account and all associated personal data:
- In-App Deletion: Open the Application, navigate to Profile / Settings > Delete Account, and confirm deletion. This immediately erases your local data and marks server-associated records for immediate purging.
- Email Request: If you cannot access the app or used guest access, email us directly at admin@dyor.com ↗ with the subject line
"Account Deletion Request". We will verify and process your request within 30 days.
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)
The Application is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under these ages. If we discover that a child has provided personal information without parental consent, we will promptly delete such information from our records.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at admin@dyor.com ↗ so we can take immediate corrective action.
6. Security of Your Data
The security of your personal information is extremely important to us. We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards:
- All network communications between the Application and backend endpoints use Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.2+) / HTTPS encryption.
- Sensitive preferences and user data stored locally on your device utilize secure, encrypted storage mechanisms.
- Access to diagnostic consoles and cloud services is restricted to authorized personnel using multi-factor authentication.
7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR, CCPA & Regional Rights)
Depending on your country or jurisdiction (such as the EU/EEA under GDPR, or California under CCPA/CPRA), you have specific statutory rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request permanent deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict or Object: Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us at admin@dyor.com ↗.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect modifications in our operational practices, features, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective & Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Application after revisions constitute acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our data protection team:
- Entity: Indie Playbook
- Application: Indie Playbook
- Email: admin@dyor.com ↗
- Website: indie-playbook.dyor.com ↗