Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 28 March 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to GRUFFL! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app. By using GRUFFL, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
GRUFFL does not collect personal data directly. However, we may process certain types of data through third-party APIs and services:

• Non-Personal Data: We may collect non-personally identifiable data such as device type, operating system, app usage patterns, and interactions to improve user experience.
  
  

• Third-Party API Data: We integrate with third-party APIs, including:
  
  

  • RAWG API (for game information)
    
    

  • News API (for gaming and esports news)
    
    

  • PandaScore API (for esports match data)
    
    

  • CheapShark API (for gaming deals)
    
    

  • Other game store APIs (for free and discounted games)
    
    

These APIs may collect their own data. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data collected to:

• Provide real-time gaming news, esports updates, and game deals.
  
  

• Improve app functionality and user experience.
  
  

• Ensure smooth integration with third-party services.
  
  

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
GRUFFL does not sell or share personal data with third parties. However, we use third-party services that may process data, including:

• RAWG API
  
  

• News API
  
  

• PandaScore API
  
  

• CheapShark API
  
  

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for further details.

5. Data Security
We take security seriously and implement measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy
GRUFFL is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:

• Opt-out of data collection where applicable.
  
  

• Request the deletion of any stored data (if applicable).
  
  

• Contact us for inquiries regarding data usage.
  
  

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted within the app. Continued use of GRUFFL signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: studiosmysticbyte@gmail.com

By using GRUFFL, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.