Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Colorcraft is a paint-by-numbers coloring application for iOS, developed and operated by Ukodes ("we," "us," or "our"), an independent developer reachable at pixoduse@gmail.com. Ukodes acts as the data controller for any personal information collected through the app.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use Colorcraft, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and responsibly.

By downloading or using Colorcraft, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Coloring Progress via iCloud / SwiftData

Colorcraft saves your coloring progress — including which images you have opened, which zones you have colored, your chosen color selections, and completion states — directly on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. If you have iCloud enabled for Colorcraft, this progress data is automatically synced to your iCloud account so you can continue coloring seamlessly across your Apple devices.

We do not require you to create an account. We do not store your coloring data on our own servers. This data lives exclusively in your device's local storage and, optionally, in your personal iCloud account — which is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.

2.2 Advertising Data (AdMob) — Free Users Only

Free users of Colorcraft see advertisements served by Google AdMob, Google's mobile advertising platform. To serve relevant ads, AdMob may collect and process the following information from your device:

• Advertising Identifier (IDFA) — Apple's device-level ad tracking identifier, used for ad personalization and frequency capping.
• Device information — device model, operating system version, screen size, language, and time zone.
• IP address — used for approximate geographic location to serve regionally relevant ads and comply with regulations.
• App usage signals — interactions with ads shown within Colorcraft (e.g., impressions, taps).

AdMob's collection and use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. If you purchase a subscription, ads are removed and AdMob data collection for personalization ceases for your session.

2.3 App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

In compliance with Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework (iOS 14.5+), Colorcraft displays a permission prompt once, after the welcome screens, asking whether you consent to tracking across apps and websites owned by other companies. Specifically, this relates to AdMob's use of your IDFA for cross-app ad personalization.

• If you allow tracking: AdMob may use your IDFA to deliver personalized ads based on your activity across other apps.
• If you deny tracking: AdMob will still show ads, but they will not be personalized using your IDFA. You may still see contextual ads based on app content.

You can change your tracking preference at any time in Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking on your iPhone.

2.4 Subscription Data

Subscriptions to Colorcraft are managed entirely by Apple App Store through Apple's StoreKit framework. Apple handles all payment processing, billing, and subscription management. We do not receive your credit card number, debit card number, Apple Pay details, or any other payment information. We receive only a confirmation from Apple that your subscription is active, which we use to unlock premium features within the app.

For subscription management, cancellation, and billing inquiries, please refer to your Apple ID subscription settings or Apple's support channels.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• Rendering and syncing your coloring progress — SwiftData and iCloud enable your artwork to persist and sync across your devices without requiring an account.
• Serving advertisements to free users — AdMob data enables us to offer a free tier of the app supported by advertising revenue.
• Subscription verification — StoreKit transaction confirmation enables us to unlock premium content for paying subscribers.
• Improving app performance — Aggregate, non-identifiable usage patterns may be used to identify crashes or areas for improvement.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing or commercial purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

Colorcraft integrates with the following third-party services, each operating under its own privacy policy:

Google AdMob

AdMob is Google's mobile advertising platform used to serve ads to free users of Colorcraft. Google may collect device and behavioral data to deliver personalized advertising. See Google's Privacy Policy and AdMob's data practices for full details.

Apple iCloud

If you enable iCloud for Colorcraft, your progress data is synced via Apple's CloudKit infrastructure. This data is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. Apple does not permit Ukodes to access your iCloud data without your explicit consent.

Apple App Store / StoreKit

All subscription billing and transaction records are handled by Apple. See Apple's Privacy Policy for details on how Apple handles your payment and account data.

5. Your Rights under GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification — You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") — You may request deletion of your personal data where we have no legitimate grounds to retain it.
• Right to Object — You may object to processing of your data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Data Portability — You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw or change it at any time: your ad consent in Colorcraft under Settings → About → Privacy Settings, and your tracking permission (ATT) in your device Settings.

When you open Colorcraft in the EEA, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, we ask for your consent to personalized advertising through Google's consent message before any ads are requested. You can consent, decline, or choose individual purposes and partners. If you decline, you may still see non-personalized ads.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at pixoduse@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days. Note that most of your coloring data is stored locally on your device and in your own iCloud; deleting the app and purging iCloud data for Colorcraft is the most direct way to erase it.

6. Your Rights under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:

• Right to Know — You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete — You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale — We do not sell your personal information. No opt-out is required, but you have this right should our practices change.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at pixoduse@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Colorcraft is rated for users of all ages on the Apple App Store. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Colorcraft is a general-audience app and is not directed at children. We do not ask for your age. Ads in Colorcraft are limited to content suitable for a general audience (Google AdMob maximum ad content rating PG), and ads from sensitive categories such as gambling, alcohol and dating are blocked.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided personal information through the app without your consent, please contact us at pixoduse@gmail.com and we will take steps to address it.

8. App Tracking Transparency

Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework requires apps to obtain explicit permission before tracking users across apps and websites owned by other companies. When you first launch Colorcraft, you will see an iOS system prompt with the message:

If you tap "Allow": AdMob may link your in-app ad interactions with your activity in other apps to deliver ads tailored to your broader interests.

If you tap "Ask App Not to Track": Your IDFA will not be shared with AdMob for cross-app tracking. You may still see ads, but they will be non-personalized or contextually targeted rather than behaviorally targeted.

You can update your tracking preference at any time by going to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking and toggling Colorcraft on or off.

9. Data Retention

• Coloring progress (SwiftData / iCloud): Your data is retained on your device and in your iCloud account for as long as you keep the app installed and iCloud syncing enabled. Deleting Colorcraft from your device removes the local data. To also remove iCloud data, go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Account Storage and delete Colorcraft's iCloud data.
• Advertising data (AdMob / Google): AdMob retains ad interaction and device data per Google's data retention policies, which are independent of Ukodes.
• Subscription records: Apple retains transaction records for subscriptions as described in Apple's Privacy Policy. Ukodes does not maintain a separate transaction record.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Developer / Data Controller: Ukodes (Andrii)
• Email: pixoduse@gmail.com
• Privacy Policy URL: https://pixoduse.github.io/colorcraft/privacy.html

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or app functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

For significant changes — such as new categories of data collected or new third-party integrations — we will notify users through an in-app notice or, where required by law, request renewed consent. Continued use of Colorcraft after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.