Third State ("Third State," "we," "us," or "our") operates The Snail mobile application (the "App") and the website at https://thirdstate.dev (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains what information is processed when you use the App or Website, why it is processed, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Process
Location information
The App requests precise foreground location to place you and the snail on the game map and to operate location-based gameplay. The App does not request or process location while it is in the background.
Health and activity information
With your permission, the App may read step-count information from Apple HealthKit on iPhone. If Apple HealthKit is unavailable, or on other supported devices, the App may use device pedometer data. Step data is used to calculate game progress, daily goals, Bobo progress, and related gameplay history.
The App does not use HealthKit data for advertising, marketing, or data mining, and does not sell HealthKit data. Step data read by the App is used for gameplay and stored locally on your device as needed to maintain game progress.
Gameplay and settings information
The App stores gameplay state and preferences on your device, including your selected game mode, snail state, Bobo history and names, step totals used by the game, unlocks, ritual activity, notification settings, theme choices, premium status, and related progress. This information is generally stored locally using the device's application storage.
Purchase information
If you purchase or restore The Snail Premium, the transaction is processed by Apple or Google, as applicable. We do not receive your full payment-card information. RevenueCat helps us manage purchase status and entitlements and may process an app user identifier, transaction and product information, purchase status, device and platform information, and diagnostic information.
Notifications
If you grant notification permission, the App schedules local gameplay reminders and alerts on your device. Notification preferences and scheduled notification identifiers are stored locally. The App does not currently use remote push notifications to send these reminders.
Communications
If you contact us by email, Reddit, or another channel, we receive the information you provide, such as your email address, username, message, and any attachments. We use it to respond, provide support, and address feedback or reports.
Website information
When you visit the Website, our hosting and infrastructure providers may automatically process standard technical information, such as your IP address, browser and device type, requested pages, timestamps, referring page, and security logs. This information is used to deliver, maintain, secure, and understand operation of the Website. If the Website later uses analytics, cookies, forms, or other tools not described here, this policy will be updated as appropriate.
2. How We Use Information
We process information to:
- provide location-based and step-based gameplay;
- save progress, settings, unlocks, and premium access;
- operate purchases and restore prior purchases;
- schedule notifications you request;
- provide support and respond to communications;
- diagnose problems, prevent fraud or abuse, and secure the App and Website;
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms; and
- improve the App and Website.
3. When Information Is Shared
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information in the following circumstances:
Service providers
Information may be processed by providers that help operate relevant features, including Apple HealthKit, device platform and location services, Apple App Store or Google Play, RevenueCat, map providers, and Website hosting or infrastructure providers. Their handling of information is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
Legal and safety reasons
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law or legal process; protect the rights, safety, and security of users, Third State, or others; investigate fraud or abuse; or enforce our agreements.
Business transfers
Information may be transferred as part of a merger, financing, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, subject to applicable law.
At your direction
We may disclose information when you request or consent to it.
We do not share HealthKit information with advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers.
4. Data Storage and Retention
Most gameplay information is stored locally on your device and remains there until you reset or delete it, clear the App's storage, or uninstall the App. Uninstalling the App may remove locally stored information and it may not be recoverable.
Apple, Google, RevenueCat, map providers, hosting providers, and other third parties retain information according to their own policies. We retain direct communications for as long as reasonably necessary to provide support, keep appropriate business records, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations.
Information may be processed in the United States and other countries where we or our providers operate. Those countries may have data-protection laws different from those where you live.
5. Your Choices and Rights
Permissions
You can change location, motion and fitness, Health, and notification permissions in your device settings. Disabling a permission may prevent the related feature or game mode from functioning.
Local information
You may remove locally stored App information by using available reset controls, clearing application data where supported, or uninstalling the App. Some purchase records remain with the applicable app store and RevenueCat so purchases can be restored.
Privacy requests
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or information about disclosure of personal information, and to object to or withdraw consent for certain processing. To submit a request, email thirdstate@pm.me. We may need to verify your request. You may also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority.
Because much of The Snail's gameplay information stays only on your device, we may not possess or be able to retrieve that information.
6. Children's Privacy
The App and Website are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at thirdstate@pm.me so we can take appropriate action. A higher minimum age may apply where required by local law.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the nature of the information we process. No storage or transmission method is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
The App and Website may contain links to or integrate services operated by others. We do not control their privacy practices. Relevant third-party policies include:
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the App, Website, providers, or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy at https://thirdstate.dev/the-snail/privacy-policy and update the effective date. Material changes may also be communicated through the App or by another appropriate method.
10. Contact Us
For questions or privacy requests, contact:
Third State
Email: thirdstate@pm.me
Website: https://thirdstate.dev