Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2025-06-19
Applies To: PumpkinStep (developed by StepMint)
Audience: All ages, including children under 13 with parental consent
1. Introduction
Welcome to PumpkinStep! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
PumpkinStep is designed to be safe and appropriate for all users, including children. If you are under the age of 13, you must use this app with permission from a parent or legal guardian.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect or access the following types of information to help improve the app and personalize your experience:
l Steps and activity data (used only on your device)
l Device information (e.g., model, operating system version)
l App usage logs and crash reports (collected only when an error occurs)
⚠️ We do not ask for or collect your name, email, address, phone number, or any other personally identifiable information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
l To display your step count and track progress
l To improve app stability and fix bugs
l To understand how the app is used (anonymously)
Your data is not sold or shared with third parties for advertising or marketing.
4. Third-Party Services
To provide and maintain our Service, we may use trusted third-party services such as:
Google Play Services
Crash reporting tools (e.g., Firebase Crashlytics)
These services may collect limited device data (like crash reports or error logs). They do not access your personal identity.
Each third-party service follows their own privacy policies and is obligated to protect your information.
5. Children’s Privacy
We comply with privacy laws protecting children, such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
l Children under 13 may use this app only with parental consent.
l We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children.
l If we discover that personal data was collected from a child without consent, we will delete it immediately.
Parents or guardians can contact us anytime to review or delete their child’s data.
6. Cookies
PumpkinStep itself does not use cookies. However, third-party services we use (like Google Play Services) may store cookies or use similar technologies to enhance their service.
You can manage or disable cookies through your device settings.
7. Data Security
We take your privacy seriously. We use industry-standard measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
We do not store your personal data on our servers unless absolutely necessary for app functionality or diagnostics.
8. External Links
The app may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control the content or policies of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
9. Your Choices
You can:
l Use the app without providing personal data
l Delete app data at any time through your device
l Request data deletion if any information is collected through crash tools
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the app or legal requirements. We will notify users of any significant changes through the app or our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to request data deletion, please contact:
Email: StepMint14723@hotmail.com