Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Flowkin ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application ("App"), available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address for authentication purposes through Firebase Authentication.
Game Progress Data
We store your game progress data in Google Firebase to enable your experience. This includes:
- In-Game Currency: Coins and eggs (by rarity)
- Session Statistics: Total focus minutes, sessions completed, focus streaks
- Creature Collection: Your owned creatures and their progress
- Customization: Owned backgrounds and current selections
- Streaks & Dates: Login streaks, last session date, last claim date
- Account Timestamps: Account creation date
This data is purely game-related and does not include personal information beyond your email address.
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our App, we may automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Statistics: App interaction data, feature usage, and session analytics.
- Crash Reports: Technical error information to help us improve the App.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our App
- Save and sync your game progress across devices
- Track your focus sessions and creature collection
- Send you notifications related to your focus sessions (if enabled)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Data Storage
All your game data is stored securely in Google Firebase (Cloud Firestore), a cloud-hosted database service provided by Google. This allows your progress to sync across devices when you sign in with your account. Firebase servers are located in secure data centers and comply with industry-standard security practices. For more information, see Firebase Privacy and Security.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., analytics, cloud hosting).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Third-Party Services
Our App uses the following Google Firebase services:
- Firebase Authentication: For secure user sign-in and account management
- Cloud Firestore: For storing your game progress and data
- Firebase Analytics: For app analytics and understanding usage patterns
- Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and stability monitoring
These services may collect information sent by your device, including device identifiers. For more information, see Google's Firebase Privacy Policy.
Our App may also use:
- Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements (if applicable)
Advertising
Our App may display advertisements provided by third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your device and app usage to show you relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.
App Store Information
Apple App Store (iOS)
On iOS devices, we respect Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework. If our App requests permission to track your activity across other companies' apps and websites, you can choose to allow or deny this request. You can change this preference at any time in your device's Settings under Privacy > Tracking.
Google Play Store (Android)
On Android devices, you can opt out of personalized advertising by going to Settings > Google > Ads and enabling "Opt out of Ads Personalization."
Children's Privacy
Our App is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as required by applicable laws. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe.
Delete Your Data
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. When you request data deletion, we will permanently remove:
- Your account information (email address)
- All game progress data (creatures, coins, XP, streaks)
- Session history and statistics
- Any other data associated with your account
How to Request Data Deletion
To request deletion of your data, send an email to support@flowkin.app with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" and include:
- The email address associated with your Flowkin account
- Confirmation that you want all your data permanently deleted
Processing Time
Data deletion requests are typically processed within 7 business days. You will receive a confirmation email once your data has been deleted. Please note that once deleted, your data cannot be recovered.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@flowkin.app
Website: https://flowkin.app