Groupings

Last updated: 20 September 2026

Groupings ("we", "us", "our") is developed and operated by Josh Bradley, based in the United Kingdom. This policy explains what information the Groupings app collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using Groupings you agree to this policy.

Groupings is available on the Apple App Store. You can play as a guest without an account; some information is only collected if you sign in or make a purchase, as described below.

1. Information we collect

Account information. If you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive your email address and a unique account identifier. Your account is assigned an automatically generated username (for example, a random combination of words and numbers), which is shown to other players on the leaderboards; it cannot currently be changed. If you play as a guest, no account information is collected.

Gameplay data. We store your progress, coins, streaks, hearts, puzzle results and leaderboard scores, so it can sync across your devices and appear on leaderboards.

Advertising and device data. Groupings shows ads through Google AdMob. To do this, AdMob may collect device identifiers (including your advertising identifier), approximate location inferred from your IP address, and information about your interaction with ads. We do not collect your precise (GPS) location.

Diagnostics. We collect crash reports and basic performance data (for example, device model and operating system version) to find and fix bugs.

Purchases. If you buy Groupings Plus, the payment is processed by Apple. We receive confirmation of the purchase but never see your card details.

2. How we use your information

We use the information above to:

provide the game, save your progress and run the leaderboards;

process and restore in-app purchases;

show and measure advertising;

diagnose crashes and improve reliability, performance and safety.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Third-party services

Groupings uses the following third-party services, which may process data as described in their own privacy policies:

Google AdMob — advertising

Google Firebase — Authentication, Cloud Firestore (data storage), Crashlytics (crash reporting) and Analytics

Google Sign-In — optional sign-in

Apple App Store / StoreKit — in-app purchases

4. Advertising

Ads are provided by Google AdMob and may be personalised based on the data described above. In the UK and EU, whether you see personalised ads depends on the consent choice you make when you first open the app; you can change this choice at any time in Settings → Privacy options. You can also limit ad personalisation in your device settings (Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising, and by resetting or limiting your advertising identifier). Purchasing Groupings Plus removes all ads from the app.

5. Data storage and security

Your account and gameplay data are stored using Google Firebase. We take reasonable, commercially acceptable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data retention and deletion

We keep your data for as long as you use the app. You can delete your account and associated data at any time from within Groupings (Settings → Delete Account), or by emailing us at the address below and we will delete it for you.

7. Your rights

If you are in the UK or EU, you have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority (in the UK, the Information Commissioner's Office).

8. International transfers

The third-party services above (including Google and Apple) may process and store data on servers outside the UK. Where this happens, those providers are relied upon to protect your data in line with applicable data protection law.

9. Children's privacy

Groupings is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you within the app. Continuing to use Groupings after a change means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at Groupingshello@gmail.com.

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