PRIVACY POLICY.

Who we are

PUUMP! is operated by N-APPS STUDIO, United Kingdom.

For privacy questions or requests, contact privacy@puump.io.

The short version

You do not need to create an account to play.

We store game settings and results on your device. Daily challenges also send gameplay information to our servers so we can save progress, check results and provide comparisons.

Playing without an account does not mean that no information is collected.

Information used when you play

On your device, PUUMP! stores preferences, practice history and saved daily progress.

For online daily challenges, we store a randomly assigned player identity, challenge dates, selected button sets, scores, button responses, response timings and game completion information.

We also process connection information, including IP addresses, to operate the service and limit misuse. Our hosting services may process technical request and error logs.

Device-linked records can be personal data even when they do not contain your real name.

When you contact us

If you send feedback or contact us, we receive your message and any contact details or attachments you provide. We use these to respond, investigate problems and improve the game.

Please avoid sending sensitive information or unnecessary personal details about children.

Optional accounts

Normal play does not require registration.

If we introduce optional accounts, we may ask for details such as an email address and display name. We will explain the purpose of each requested detail when the feature is introduced and update this notice before collection begins.

This policy does not give us permission to collect unspecified information in the future.

Advertising and payments

Google advertising and Stripe payments are planned features. The current advertising spaces are placeholders; they do not themselves serve third-party adverts.

Before these services are enabled, we will explain what information they receive, how it is used, and any choices or permissions required.

Advertising must be configured appropriately for children. Purchasing features should be handled by a parent, carer or other adult.

Children’s privacy

PUUMP! is intended for players aged four and above.

Young players should ask a parent or carer for help with privacy questions, feedback and any future account or purchase features.

Parents and carers can contact privacy@puump.io about a child’s information. We may need limited information to locate the relevant records and verify that a request is authorised.

Before publication: this section must describe the child-protection measures actually implemented, including the approach to age assurance or applying child-safe defaults to everyone.

Device storage and cookies

We use local storage and session identifiers to remember preferences, retain progress and recognise a returning installation. Browser play uses a session cookie; mobile play uses device storage.

Clearing app or browser data can remove local history and the identifier needed to recognise your installation. It does not automatically delete records already stored on our servers.

Service providers and storage

Service providers supporting hosting, database storage and communications may process information needed to deliver those services.

Before publication: list the confirmed providers, relevant processing locations, and safeguards for any international transfers. Google and Stripe should be described as active providers only when their features are enabled.

Legal basis and retention

Before publication: confirm and document the legal basis for each processing purpose, including the assessment of children’s interests. Consent must not be assumed simply because someone plays the game.

Set and implement retention periods for gameplay records, identifiers, security logs and feedback. The published policy must explain these periods or the criteria used to determine them.

Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, UK data protection law gives you rights to access, correct or erase personal information, restrict or object to processing, and receive certain information in a portable format. Where processing relies on consent, you can withdraw it.

Contact privacy@puump.io to make a request. Some rights have exceptions, and we may need to verify the request.

You can also raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Changes to this policy

We will update this notice when our data practices change. Material changes will be brought to your attention in the app, with any required permissions requested separately.