Harvest Drop
Effective Date: July 25, 2026
Last Updated: July 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Harvest Drop (“we,” “our,” or “us”), developed and operated by Solo mode studios. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, transparent, and secure gaming environment. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you download, install, play, or interact with Harvest Drop (the “Game”) available on the Google Play Store.
By installing or playing Harvest Drop, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not download or play the Game.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide, improve, and secure your gameplay experience:
A. Information Collected Automatically
When you run or play Harvest Drop, certain technical data is collected automatically by our servers or integrated third-party SDKs:
- Device Identifiers: IP address, Android ID, Advertising ID (AAID), hardware model, operating system version, screen resolution, network connectivity type, and device language settings.
- Gameplay Data: Level completion progress, high scores, session duration, in-game achievements, unlocked items, virtual currency balances, and game state saves.
- Diagnostics & Performance: Crash logs, system diagnostic data, load times, frame rate stability, and error reporting.
B. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Customer Support Enquiries: If you contact us directly at arpalpahade@gmail.com for help or feedback, we collect your email address, message content, and any screenshot attachments you provide.
- User-Generated Content: If the Game features leaderboards or player profiles, your chosen username and profile avatar may be stored and displayed publicly.
C. In-App Purchase (IAP) Data
- All financial transactions for virtual items or ad removals are processed directly by Google Play Billing.
- We do not collect or store your credit card numbers, bank details, or payment credentials. We only receive confirmation receipts from Google Play indicating whether a transaction was successful, along with the item purchased and transaction ID.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following legitimate business purposes:
- Core Gameplay Functionality: To save your game progress, manage inventory, restore purchases, and run game logic smoothly.
- Analytics & Performance: To analyze gameplay trends, identify technical bugs, optimize game performance, and design new levels.
- Monetization & Advertising: If applicable, to display contextually relevant or personalized advertisements via partner networks.
- Customer Support: To troubleshoot technical issues, handle account inquiries, and address bug reports.
- Security & Fair Play: To detect and prevent cheating, unauthorized modifications, fraudulent transactions, or abuse of our systems.
- Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, legal obligations, and Google Play Developer Policies.
4. Third-Party Services and SDKs
Harvest Drop utilizes trusted third-party Service Providers to power key features like analytics, advertising, and cloud saves. These third parties may collect and process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
Common service providers used within the Game may include:
| Provider | Purpose | Link to Privacy Policy |
| Google Play Services | Authentication, Achievements, Cloud Saves | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google AdMob | In-Game Advertisements | AdMob Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics for Firebase | Game Analytics & Crash Reporting | Firebase Privacy Policy |
| Unity Technologies | Game Engine & Analytics | Unity Privacy Policy |
5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K Compliance)
Harvest Drop is designed as a family-friendly casual game suitable for general audiences.
- We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or store Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain European jurisdictions).
- If we discover that a child under the legal age has provided personal information without verified parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete such data from our servers.
- If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at arpalpahade@gmail.com.
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist us in operating our Game (such as cloud hosting, analytics, and customer support tools) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation.
- Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect our legal rights, investigate fraud, or defend against security threats.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, re-organization, or sale of assets, player data may be transferred as part of the business transition.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include encrypted communication channels (HTTPS/TLS) and restricted server access. However, please be aware that no electronic transmission or digital storage method is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention & Account/Data Deletion Rights
A. Data Retention
We retain your gameplay data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you with game service, fulfill business operations, or maintain legal records.
B. Your Right to Data Deletion (Google Play Compliance)
You have the right to request the deletion of your account and any associated personal data stored on our systems.
To request data deletion:
- Send an email to arpalpahade@gmail.com with the subject line “Data Deletion Request – Harvest Drop”.
- Include your in-game User ID or details necessary to locate your profile.
- Upon verifying your identity, we will delete or permanently anonymize your data within 30 days, unless retention is required by applicable law.
9. Your Regional Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)
Depending on your place of residence, you may possess specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure / “To Be Forgotten”: Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out of Ads: You can reset or opt out of personalized ad targeting at any time through your Android device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Reset or Opt out of Ads Personalization).
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal obligations. When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests regarding Harvest Drop, please feel free to reach out to us:
- Developer/Studio Name: Solo mode studios
- Contact Email: arpalpahade@gmail.com