Perfect — thank you. With these details, your Privacy Policy must be very clear and Google Play compliant, because:

• You use Firebase Analytics

• You use Firebase Authentication

• You use Crashlytics

• You collect Location

• Your audience is minors (13–17)

That means Google will review this carefully under the User Data Policy and Children & Families Policy.

Below is a production-ready Privacy Policy for OctoStars, written exactly in the format Google expects.

✅ Privacy Policy for OctoStars (Google Play Ready)

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 4, 2026

Thank you for using OctoStars.
Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect user data, especially for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

By using OctoStars, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

OctoStars may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information (Provided by Users)

When users register or log in, we may collect:

• Name (if provided)

• Email address

• Account authentication details

This is handled securely through Firebase Authentication.

1.2 Location Information

OctoStars collects location data to enable location-based features inside the app.

Location data may include:

• Approximate location

• Real-time GPS position (only when permission is granted)

Location is collected only with user consent and can be disabled anytime through device settings.

1.3 Usage and Analytics Data

We collect app usage information through Firebase Analytics, such as:

• Screens visited

• Feature interactions

• Session duration

• General app engagement

This helps us improve learning experience and performance.

1.4 Crash and Diagnostic Data

We use Firebase Crashlytics to automatically collect:

• Crash reports

• Device information (model, OS version)

• App stability diagnostics

This data is used only to fix errors and improve reliability.

2. How We Use Collected Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide core app services and functionality

• Authenticate users securely

• Improve app performance and user experience

• Support location-based educational features

• Detect and fix technical issues

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Data may be processed by trusted third-party services strictly for app operation:

• Google Firebase Authentication

• Google Firebase Analytics

• Google Firebase Crashlytics

All Firebase services comply with Google’s privacy and security standards.

4. Children and Teen Privacy (Ages 13–17)

OctoStars is designed for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old.

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

Parents or guardians may contact us for removal requests.

5. User Controls and Consent

Users can control their data by:

• Disabling location permissions in device settings

• Requesting account deletion

• Contacting us for data removal

6. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary for:

• App functionality

• Legal compliance

• Improving services

Users may request deletion at any time.

7. Data Security

We apply appropriate security measures, including:

• Encrypted communication (HTTPS)

• Secure Firebase infrastructure

• Access control and monitoring

However, no online system is 100% secure.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us:

📧 Email:octo.stars82@gmail.com
Developer: OctoStars Team