📄 Privacy Policy for “Thanks Mom”

Last updated: June 9, 2025

Scope: This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile app “Thanks Mom”, available on the Apple App Store.

1. Data Controller

Christian Buettner
Email: privacy@knalleridee.com

2. Data We Collect

a) Automatically Collected Data

• Device type and operating system
• IP address
• Language preferences
• Crash logs
• Gameplay behavior (e.g. levels completed, playtime)
• Ad interactions (e.g. views, clicks)

b) Third-Party Data (AdMob)

AdMob (a Google service) may collect the following:

• Advertising identifiers (e.g. IDFA, AAID)
• Approximate location (e.g. city-level)
• User interaction data with ads

Learn more at: Google’s Partner Policy

3. Purpose of Data Processing

• To provide and improve the app
• For bug tracking and maintenance
• For anonymized gameplay statistics
• To serve contextual or personalized ads via AdMob

4. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties — except in the following cases:

• AdMob (Google): To serve and manage advertisements
• Legal authorities when required by law

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contractual necessity: to provide app functionality
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest: app analysis and advertising
• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent: for personalized advertising (where applicable)

6. Child Privacy (COPPA / GDPR for Minors)

Our app is not intended for children under 13. Users under the age of 16 may require parental consent depending on national regulations. If you believe a child has submitted personal data without proper consent, please contact us.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Request access to your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Request correction or deletion of your data (Art. 16 & 17 GDPR)
• Restrict or object to data processing (Art. 18 & 21 GDPR)
• Withdraw any consent given (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: privacy@knalleridee.com

8. Data Transfers to Third Countries

AdMob may process data in the USA or other countries outside the EU. Google uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

9. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes — and deleted after 24 months of inactivity at the latest.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available in the app or linked in the app store listings.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or complaints regarding data protection, please contact:

Christian Buettner
Email: privacy@knalleridee.com