Last Updated: February 2026
**Introduction**
Gameplan ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
**1. Information We Collect**
We collect information to provide a better experience and improve our services.
**1.1 Personal Information**
* **Google Sign-In**: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address, display name, and photo URL.
* **User ID**: A unique identifier is created for your account to manage your preferences and data.
**1.2 Usage Data**
* **Analytics**: We use Firebase Analytics to understand how you use the app (e.g., features used, session duration).
* **Crash Reports**: Firebase Crashlytics collects crash and error data to help us improve app stability.
**1.3 Chart Images**
* **Temporary Storage**: Chart images you upload are temporarily stored on your device cache for analysis.
* **Not Stored Permanently**: Images are automatically deleted when you close the app or reset the analysis session. We do not upload these images to our permanent servers.
**1.4 API Keys**
* **User-Provided**: You may enter your own API keys for Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, or OpenRouter.
* **Local Storage**: API keys are stored locally on your device and are encrypted by the Android/iOS secure storage systems.
* **Never Transmitted**: We do not have access to your API keys; they are sent directly from your device to the respective AI provider.
**1.5 Paper Trading Data**
* **Local Simulaton**: All data related to your simulated paper trades (entry price, targets, stop loss, PnL) is stored locally on your device. This data is not uploaded to our servers.
**2. How We Use Your Information**
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
* **Authentication**: To provide secure login via Google Sign-In.
* **App Functionality**: To analyze stock charts using AI models.
* **Analytics**: To understand usage patterns and improve the app.
* **Crash Reporting**: To identify and fix technical bugs.
* **Notifications**: To send important updates (optional; requires your permission).
**3. Third-Party Services**
Gameplan utilizes the following third-party service providers:
* **Google Firebase**: Authentication, Analytics, Crashlytics, and Cloud Firestore.
* **Google AdMob**: Displaying advertisements within the app.
* **AI Services**: When you provide API keys, data is sent to Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or OpenRouter.
* **Market Data Providers**: We use third-party APIs (e.g., Yahoo Finance) to retrieve public stock pricing for the Paper Trading feature. Your personal identity is not shared with these services.
**4. Data Storage and Security**
* **Cloud Storage**: Your email, name, and User ID are stored securely in Firebase Firestore.
* **Local Storage**: API keys, app preferences, and paper trading history are stored only on your physical device.
* **Encryption**: All data transmission between the app and our services is encrypted using HTTPS.
* **No Image Storage**: Chart images are NOT stored on our servers.
**5. Advertising**
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data for personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time via your device's operating system settings.
**6. Your Rights**
You have the following rights regarding your data:
* **Access**: View your stored data (email, name, UID) within the app profile.
* **Deletion**: You can delete your account and all associated data via Settings -> Delete Account.
* **Opt-Out**: You may disable analytics tracking in your device settings.
**7. Data Retention**
* **Account Data**: Retained until you explicitly delete your account.
* **Analytics**: Retained for 14 months (Firebase default).
* **Crash Logs**: Retained for 90 days (Firebase default).
* **Temporary Files**: Automatically deleted when you close the app or reset analysis.
**8. Children's Privacy**
This app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
**9. Changes to This Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of the document.
**10. Legal Basis (GDPR)**
For users located in the EU/EEA:
* **Legitimate Interest**: Analytics and crash reporting to maintain app stability.
* **Consent**: Advertising (users can opt out via settings).
* **Contract**: Authentication required to provide core app functionality.
**11. Contact Us**
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the app:
Settings -> Send Feedback
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