Gear laB

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Gear laB collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the Gear laB mobile app.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

1. Who this policy applies to

This policy applies to the Gear laB Android app and related support and account workflows operated under the Gear laB name.

2. Information Gear laB collects

Account and sign-in data

• An app account identifier, including anonymous Firebase Authentication IDs.
• Google account sign-in information if you choose to sign in with Google.
• Your Firebase user ID when an account is linked or authenticated.

Profile and support-related data

• Display name.
• Profile photo URL if you choose to sign in with Google or set a profile image.
• Public user ID used for in-app profile and stats features.

Gameplay, progress, and app data

• Daily challenge progress, including started or completed status and timestamps.
• Saved game state and gameplay preferences stored on your device.
• Cloud-synced profile, stats, and progress data where supported by the app.
• Gameplay result data such as score, mistakes, elapsed time, wins, and puzzle mode or difficulty.

Analytics and diagnostics

• Firebase Analytics events and screen usage information.
• Crash diagnostics and technical error information through Firebase Crashlytics.

Premium and subscription data

• RevenueCat app user ID and entitlement status.
• Subscription or purchase status for Gear laB Pro products.

3. How Gear laB uses information

• To create and maintain your account and restore access across sessions.
• To save progress, Daily challenge state, and profile information.
• To provide gameplay features such as saved games, insights, and cloud-backed progress.
• To improve app quality, stability, and feature decisions through analytics and crash reporting.
• To manage Gear laB Pro access, purchases, and entitlement restoration.
• To respond to support, privacy, and account deletion requests.

4. Where information is processed or stored

Gear laB currently uses third-party infrastructure providers including:

• Google Firebase, including Authentication, Firestore, Analytics, and Crashlytics.
• Cloudflare services for cloud-backed app APIs and database storage.
• RevenueCat for subscription management and entitlement handling.
• Google Play for subscription billing and purchase processing.

5. Data sharing

Gear laB does not sell your personal information. Information is shared only as needed with service providers that help operate the app, such as Firebase, Cloudflare, RevenueCat, and Google Play, or when required by law.

6. Local device storage

Some app settings, saved games, and cached status information are stored locally on your device. Removing the app or clearing app data may remove locally stored information that is not synced to the cloud.

7. Retention

Gear laB keeps information for as long as needed to operate the app, maintain account features, support legitimate gameplay history, meet legal obligations, and handle premium entitlement and transaction records. Some records may be retained longer by platform or payment providers.

8. Your choices

• You can choose whether to link your account with Google.
• You can request deletion of your account-related cloud data using the delete account page.
• You can contact Gear laB for privacy questions or support.

9. Account deletion requests

If you created or used an account in Gear laB, you can request deletion of your account and associated cloud data by following the instructions on the Delete Account Request page.

10. Children’s privacy

Gear laB is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. If you believe information was submitted in error, contact support.

11. Changes to this policy

Gear laB may update this policy when app features or data practices change. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact: gear.lab.dev@gmail.com