Catopia — Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 8, 2026. Operated by Kévin Psalmon ("we", "us"). Contact: contact@catopia.app.

This policy explains what data Catopia ("the app") collects, how we use it, and your choices, including how to delete your data.

1. Data we collect

• Account data. When you sign up (email/password, Sign in with Apple, or Sign in with Google), our authentication provider Clerk processes your email address and a user identifier. Sign in with Apple may relay a private, Apple-generated email.
• Gameplay data (metadata only). When you catch a cat, we store the keepsake metadata (a generated name, breed guess, rarity, timestamp, and the coarse location where it was caught) in our backend Convex, associated with your account, so features like the map and leaderboards work.
• Location. With your permission, we tag captures with your location. You can deny or revoke this in iOS Settings.
• Photos stay on your device. The photos you take are processed on-device and are never uploaded. Only the metadata above leaves the device.
• Diagnostics and analytics. With your consent, we collect anonymous crash reports and basic usage analytics to fix bugs and improve the app.
• Purchases. Subscriptions and in-app purchases are processed by Apple. We receive purchase status (active / expired), not your payment details.
• Advertising. The free version may show ads. Ad partners may use device identifiers; where required, we ask for your permission via Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt before any tracking. Removing ads is a benefit of the subscription.

2. How we use data

To provide and secure your account, run gameplay features (album, map, leaderboards, training, cosmetics), process purchases, prevent abuse, fix crashes, and comply with the law. We do not sell your personal data.

3. Sharing

We share data only with service providers that run the app on our behalf: Clerk (authentication), Convex (backend/database), Apple (purchases, sign-in), our crash/analytics provider, and, in the free tier, advertising partners. Each processes data under its own terms.

4. Retention and deletion

We keep account and gameplay metadata while your account exists. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from inside the app: Profile → Settings → Delete account. Deletion is permanent and removes your account and its data from our systems. You may also email contact@catopia.app to request deletion.

5. Your rights

Depending on your region (e.g. GDPR / CCPA), you may request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your data, and withdraw consent. Contact contact@catopia.app.

6. Children

Catopia is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will delete it.

7. Changes

We may update this policy; the "Last updated" date reflects the latest version. Material changes will be surfaced in the app.

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