Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Operator: ScrimpCo ("we," "us," or "our")

App: Scrimps (iOS and Android)

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how ScrimpCo collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use the Scrimps mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide

Account information: Email address, username, display name, avatar selection, and profile preferences.
Authentication data: If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive identifiers and email information as permitted by those providers.
Support communications: Information you send when contacting support or reporting a problem.
Settings preferences: Notification, sound, music, haptics, and accessibility preferences.

2.2 Information generated through gameplay

Progression data: Experience points, level, Scrimp Cash balance, transaction history, missions, daily check-ins, daily chests, and streaks.
Game activity: Trivia attempts and answers, mini-game sessions, scores, personal bests, and leaderboard participation.
Cosmetics: Purchased and equipped avatar frames, profile backgrounds, name colors, and badges.
Social/profile data: Public profile visibility settings and equipped cosmetics visible to other players.

2.3 Device and technical information

Push notification tokens: Device push tokens and platform (iOS/Android) when you enable notifications.
App diagnostics: Basic device/platform information needed to operate the Service.
Advertising data: When you watch rewarded advertisements, Google AdMob may collect device and ad interaction data. We currently request non-personalized ads where supported.

2.4 Information we do not intentionally collect

Precise location
Contacts, photos, or microphone/camera content (the app does not request these permissions)
Payment card numbers (the app does not currently process direct payments)

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

Create and manage your account
Provide gameplay, missions, rewards, shop, and leaderboards
Deliver push notifications you opt into
Show rewarded advertisements and grant in-app rewards after verified ad views
Prevent fraud, abuse, and cheating
Improve stability, security, and user experience
Respond to support requests
Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Bases (where applicable)

Depending on your region, we process personal data based on:

Contract: To provide the Service you requested
Legitimate interests: Security, fraud prevention, and Service improvement
Consent: Marketing push notifications and, where required, advertising consent
Legal obligation: When required by law

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share information with service providers that help us operate the Service:

Provider	Purpose
Supabase	Authentication, database hosting, and backend infrastructure
Google (AdMob)	Rewarded advertising
Google Sign-In	Optional account authentication
Apple (Sign in with Apple)	Optional account authentication
Expo / Apple Push Notification service / Firebase Cloud Messaging	Push notification delivery

These providers process data under their own privacy policies and our instructions where applicable.

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect users or the Service, or in connection with a merger or acquisition.

6. Public Information

If your profile is public, other players may see your username, avatar, level, streaks, badges, equipped cosmetics, and gameplay statistics shown on your public profile or leaderboards. Player profiles and leaderboard entries are visible to other players as part of the game. Contact us if you have questions about what is shown on your public profile.

Leaderboard entries may remain visible temporarily in cached views but are tied to your account and removed when your account is deleted.

7. Advertising

Scrimps displays rewarded video ads through Google AdMob. Ads may be required to earn certain in-app rewards (such as extra attempts or retries).

We currently configure ads as non-personalized where supported.
AdMob may still collect device identifiers and ad interaction data as described in Google's Privacy Policy.
You can limit ad tracking through your device settings (e.g., "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android).

If we enable personalized advertising or tracking in the future, we will update this policy and obtain any required consent.

8. Push Notifications

Push notifications are off by default until you enable them in Settings. You can disable push, mission, reward, leaderboard, or marketing notifications individually in the app.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information while your account is active and as needed to provide the Service.

When you delete your account:

We delete or anonymize personal data associated with your account, subject to limited exceptions (see Section 10).
Backup copies may persist for a limited period (typically up to 30 days) before automatic removal.

We may retain aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you.

10. Account Deletion

You may delete your account:

In the app: Settings → Delete Account
On the web: https://scrimps.lovable.app/delete-account

When you delete your account, we delete your auth record and associated gameplay, wallet, cosmetic, and notification data linked to your account through our database.

We may retain certain information where required by law, for fraud prevention, or to resolve disputes. We do not retain your personal profile for leaderboard display after deletion.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and personal data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based)
Opt out of marketing notifications in Settings

To exercise these rights, contact scrimpbo@gmail.com or use in-app account deletion. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

12. Children's Privacy

Scrimps is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact scrimpbo@gmail.com and we will take steps to delete it.

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including where our infrastructure providers operate. We use appropriate safeguards where required by law.

Supabase hosts application data in the region configured for our project.

14. Security

We use industry-standard measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), access controls, and row-level database security. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

15. Third-Party Content

Trivia questions may include content sourced from Open Trivia Database (OpenTDB), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. OpenTDB is a third-party question provider; their content policies are separate from ours.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date and, where required, notify you in the app or by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Material changes may require renewed acceptance during onboarding or in Settings.

17. Contact Us

ScrimpCo

Email: scrimpbo@gmail.com

For privacy-related requests, include "Privacy Request" in the subject line and the email address associated with your account.