Privacy Policy for Papa Tells
Version: 1.0
Effective date: 2026-06-02
Papa Tells (package name: com.papatells.me) is provided by PE DMITRIEV ALEKSEI VLADIMIR. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the app. By using Papa Tells, you agree to this Policy.
Information We Collect
- Device information: Device model, operating system version, language, and country.
- Usage analytics: Events, screens viewed, and interactions within the app.
- Crash and performance data: Error logs and performance metrics to improve stability.
- Account information: Email address and display name when you choose to sign in (Google, Apple, or email). Anonymous accounts are also supported and do not require personal information.
- Subscription and purchase status: Product identifiers, subscription status (active, trial, expired), store (Google Play or Apple App Store), and expiration dates. We do not store full payment card details.
- Content usage: Which stories you listen to and playback mode (full story or preview).
- Preferences: Your preferred language and locale settings.
- Push notification tokens: Used to deliver push notifications you opt into.
How We Use Information
- Provide and improve app functionality and content recommendations.
- Personalize content based on your language and preferences.
- Measure usage and better understand product performance.
- Diagnose crashes and improve app stability.
- Send push notifications you have opted into. You may disable notifications in your device settings at any time.
- Validate purchases, manage subscriptions (including free trials), and provide premium access.
- Enable subscription sharing within families across devices.
Sharing of Information
- Analytics: Google Analytics for Firebase (Google Ireland Limited, Google LLC) for usage analytics.
- Crash reporting: Firebase Crashlytics (Google Ireland Limited, Google LLC) for crash and stability data.
- Push notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google Ireland Limited, Google LLC) to deliver push notifications.
- Authentication: Firebase Authentication (Google Ireland Limited, Google LLC) when you sign in with Google, Apple, or email. Anonymous authentication is also available.
- Payments and subscriptions: Adapty (Adapty Tech Inc.) for subscription management; Google Play Billing (Google Ireland Limited, Google LLC) and Apple App Store (Apple Inc.) for processing purchases.
- Service providers: Hosting and infrastructure providers that help us operate the app under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements: Authorities if required by law, to protect our rights, or investigate misuse.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@duckrockets.com.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Papa Tells is an educational audio story app designed for children ages 5–10. The app is intended to be used under parental supervision. We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide the service (device data, subscription status, and content preferences). We do not collect personal information directly from children beyond what is needed to operate the service. If you believe that personal information has been inadvertently provided, please contact us at support@duckrockets.com so we can take steps to remove it.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location (e.g., EU/EEA, UK, California), you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@duckrockets.com.
International Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. Where required by applicable law, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
Third-Party Services & SDKs
Papa Tells integrates the following third-party services:
- Analytics: Google Analytics for Firebase (Google LLC) — Privacy Policy
- Crash reporting: Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC) — Privacy Policy
- Push notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google LLC) — Privacy Policy
- Authentication: Firebase Authentication / Google Sign-In / Sign in with Apple — Privacy Policy
- Subscription management: Adapty (Adapty LLC) — Privacy Policy
- In-app purchases: Google Play Billing (Google LLC) and Apple App Store (Apple Inc.)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes to the app or applicable laws. We will post the updated Policy here with a new version number and effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, contact us: