Abducktion App Apple Privacy Policy
# Abducktion Privacy Policy
**Last updated: July 27, 2026**
Abducktion (the "App") is developed and published by Very Special Games ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains what information the App collects, how it is used, and the choices available to you. This policy applies specifically to the Abducktion mobile application and supplements (does not replace) any separate privacy policy governing our website or online store.
The App is intended for users age 13 and older. It is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. See "Children's Privacy" below.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### a. Advertising Identifiers (via Google AdMob)
The App displays advertising through Google AdMob. To serve ads, AdMob and its partners may collect:
- Your device's advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS, or a similar identifier)
- General device information (device model, operating system version, language, time zone)
- Approximate (non-precise) location, derived from IP address
- Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks, and engagement with ads)
On iOS, we use Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework to request your permission before tracking. If you grant permission via the ATT prompt, we and our advertising partners may use your device's advertising identifier to serve personalized ads and to measure ad performance across apps and websites. If you decline or have not granted permission, you will instead see non-personalized ads, and your advertising identifier will not be used for cross-app or cross-site tracking. Google, as the ad network operator, processes this data under its own privacy policy, available at [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). Google's use of advertising data is also governed by their [Ads Data Processing Terms](https://business.safety.google/adsprocessorterms/).
### b. Anonymized Analytics and Save Data
To understand how players use the App and to improve gameplay and stability, we collect:
- **Save file / gameplay statistics** — for example, progression milestones, session length, and feature usage — collected in aggregate and not tied to your name, email, or any account identifier.
- **Crash and diagnostic data** — technical logs generated when the App crashes or encounters an error, used solely to identify and fix bugs. This may include device type, OS version, and the app state at the time of the crash.
This data is collected in a de-identified or anonymized form and is not used to identify you personally.
### c. In-App Purchase
The App offers a single, one-time in-app purchase to remove ads ("Ad-Free Unlock"). This transaction is processed entirely by Apple's App Store, not by us directly. We do not receive or store your payment card information. We receive only a confirmation that the purchase was completed, which we use to disable ad serving on your device going forward. Once purchased, AdMob's data collection described in Section 1a no longer applies to your device.
### d. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect your name, email address, physical address, or precise GPS location. We do not require account creation to play the App.
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## 2. How We Use Information
We use the information described above to:
- Serve non-personalized advertising within the App
- Diagnose and fix crashes, bugs, and performance issues
- Understand aggregate player behavior to improve game design and features
- Comply with legal obligations and Apple App Store requirements
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use the data collected for cross-app or cross-site tracking.
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## 3. Third-Party Service Providers
We share limited data with the following third parties, solely to operate the App:
| Service | Purpose | Data Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Ad serving | Advertising ID, device info, approximate location |
| Apple App Store | Ad-Free Unlock purchase, distribution, crash reporting | Purchase confirmation, device diagnostics |
These providers process data under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's and Apple's privacy policies for more detail on their practices.
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## 4. Your Choices
- **Control tracking via ATT:** On iOS, you will see an App Tracking Transparency prompt when you first open the App. You can choose "Ask App Not to Track" to prevent tracking and receive non-personalized ads instead, or change this choice anytime in Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
- **Reset or limit your advertising identifier:** You can reset your device's advertising identifier or further limit ad tracking in Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising.
- **Delete your data:** Because we do not maintain individual user accounts, there is generally no separate account-level record for us to delete beyond what's tied to your device's advertising identifier. If you'd like your advertising data disassociated, you can reset your device's advertising identifier as described above, or contact us using the information below.
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## 5. Children's Privacy
Abducktion is intended for users **age 13 and older** and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us so we can address it.
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## 6. Data Retention
Anonymized analytics and crash data are retained only as long as necessary to support the purposes described above (typically for app improvement and debugging), after which they are deleted or further aggregated.
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## 7. International Users
If you access the App from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers (such as Google) operate. By using the App, you understand your information may be transferred to and processed in these locations.
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## 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the App's features, or legal requirements. We will update the "Last updated" date above when changes are made. Material changes will be reflected in an updated App Store listing or in-app notice where appropriate.
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## 9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
**Very Special Games**
hi@veryspecialgames.com
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*This document is a template and does not constitute legal advice. Before publishing, have it reviewed by an attorney familiar with mobile app privacy law (including COPPA, GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA as applicable to your user base) and confirm it matches the data types you declared in App Store Connect's Privacy Nutrition Label.*