Privacy Policy

LifeSim: Idle Business Tycoon · Last updated: 2026-05-28

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use LifeSim: Idle Business Tycoon ("the Game"), how we use it, who we share it with, and your choices.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

Account linking — if you sign in with Apple or Google to back up your save, we receive a stable, anonymous account identifier from Apple or Google. We do not request your name or email beyond what the sign-in flow exposes.
In-game profile — display name you enter for your in-game character. This is stored with your save.
Purchase transactions — when you purchase a subscription or in-app item, Apple or Google handles the payment. We receive a transaction identifier and product ID to grant the entitlement.

Information collected automatically

Gameplay events via Firebase Analytics (Google) — anonymous event names such as business_opened, milestone_completed, shop_opened. Used to improve the Game.
Crash and diagnostic data via Firebase Crashlytics (Google) — device model, OS version, stack traces. Used to fix bugs.
Game save data via Cloud Firestore (Google) — your progression (money, businesses, levels) keyed by the anonymous account identifier above.
Advertising identifiers via Google AdMob and its mediation partners (AppLovin, Pangle) — used to serve and measure rewarded video and other ad formats. You can reset or limit these identifiers in your device settings.

2. How we use the information

Operate and maintain the Game.
Save your progress across devices.
Deliver and measure advertising.
Diagnose crashes and improve performance.
Process in-app purchases and prevent fraud.

3. Third-party services

The Game uses the following third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy.

Firebase (Google) — Analytics, Crashlytics, Cloud Firestore, Authentication, Remote Config. Firebase Privacy.
Google AdMob — Ads Privacy.
AppLovin mediation — AppLovin Privacy.
Pangle (ByteDance) mediation — Pangle Privacy.
Sign in with Apple — Apple Privacy.
Google Sign-In — Google Privacy.

4. Your choices

Limit ad tracking — toggle in iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking, or Android Settings → Privacy → Ads.
Reset advertising ID — same Settings sections.
Delete your save — uninstalling the Game removes local data. To delete cloud-synced data, contact us at support@gainpips.net.
EU/UK/CA users — at first launch you are presented with a Google UMP consent form to choose personalized or non-personalized ads. You can re-open this choice from the Settings menu inside the Game.

5. Children

The Game is rated for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us at support@gainpips.net.

6. Data retention

Cloud save data is retained for as long as the associated anonymous account is active. Analytics events are retained per Firebase defaults (currently 14 months). You may request deletion at any time.

7. International transfers

Data is processed by Google data centers, which may be located outside your country of residence.

8. Changes

If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, notify you inside the Game.

9. Contact

For privacy questions or data deletion requests, email support@gainpips.net.