Privacy Policy for Small Steps

Introduction

Small Steps ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with your use of our routine-building application designed for young children.

Information We Collect

Local Data

All data you enter into Small Steps (including routine names, step names, emoji choices, completion state, and settings) is stored locally on your device only. This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is not transmitted to our servers
• Is not shared with third parties
• Remains under your complete control

The app has no login, no account system, and no cloud sync. We do not collect, store, or process any personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or contact information.

In-App Purchases

Small Steps offers a one-time Premium upgrade (29 DKK) that unlocks unlimited routines and removes the banner advertisement. Purchases are handled entirely by Google Play Billing:

• We never see, receive, or store your payment details
• Google Play handles billing, refunds, and receipt verification
• The app only receives an acknowledgement that the purchase succeeded
• The premium-unlocked flag is stored locally on your device

Google's privacy policy applies to all data processed during the purchase flow.

Advertising Data (Free Version Only)

The free version of the app displays a single banner advertisement via Google AdMob on most screens (the routine screen itself is always ad-free). Premium users see no ads. AdMob may collect:

• Device advertising identifiers (e.g., Advertising ID on Android)
• IP address
• General location (country/region level only)
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
• Device information (model, OS version)

This data is collected by Google, not by us. We do not have direct access to advertising data on a per-user basis — only aggregated revenue and impression reports.

Analytics

The app does not include any first-party analytics SDK. The only telemetry comes from Google Play Services (built into Android), which may report basic install and crash information to Google.

How We Use Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• Advertising: To display the banner in the free version and support the app at no cost to users
• In-App Purchases: To unlock Premium features after a successful Google Play purchase
• App Stability: Aggregated crash data from Google Play helps us fix bugs in future releases

Children's Privacy

Small Steps is designed to be used by children with the help of a parent or guardian. The app itself collects no personal information about children. Setup, purchases, and configuration are intended to be performed by an adult.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children. If you believe a child has provided information through the app, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

Your Rights and Choices

Routine Data

• Access: All routine data is visible within the app at any time
• Deletion: Delete individual routines from inside the app, or uninstall to remove all data
• Control: You have complete control over your local routine data

Advertising

• Remove ads entirely: Upgrade to Premium (one-time 29 DKK purchase) — no ads will ever load again
• Opt-out of personalised ads: Android → Settings → Privacy → Ads → "Opt out of Ads Personalisation"
• Reset advertising ID: The same settings screen lets you reset or delete your advertising identifier

Purchases

• Refunds: Request refunds directly through your Google Play account
• Restore: Reinstalling the app on a device signed into the same Google account automatically restores Premium

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: hjorden@gmail.com

Consent

By using Small Steps, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the app.