Abu Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 16, 2026
This policy describes how Abu (“Abu Garden”, the “App”) handles information when you play our merge-style game, use settings, optional purchases, and device permissions.

1. Data controller and contact

The operator responsible for Abu is identified through in-app support channels. For privacy requests and questions, email:

Privacy contact:
Abu-yb@163.com

We will respond within a reasonable period and in line with applicable law (for example, within 45 days for many U.S. consumer privacy requests, subject to permitted extensions).

2. Scope

This Policy applies to the Abu iOS application and its in-app experiences. It does not govern third-party websites or services that we do not control, including Apple’s App Store, payment systems, or device settings.

3. Information we collect

We design Abu to minimize data collection. Categories may include:

Category	Examples	Source
Gameplay & preferences	Nickname, feedback draft text, merge progress, coin balance, unlocks, mission or atlas progress stored locally on your device.	You / your device
Device & diagnostics	Device model, OS version, app version, coarse error logs if you choose to share feedback that includes technical detail.	Device
Purchases	Transaction identifiers and entitlement state processed by Apple; we do not receive your full payment card number.	Apple / device
Tracking & advertising identifiers	If you grant permission under App Tracking Transparency (ATT), limited identifiers may be available to us or partners as permitted by Apple’s policies. If you deny tracking, we honor that choice.	Apple / device
Camera & microphone	Only if you grant system permission and actively use related features described in the App; we do not continuously record in the background.	You / device

We do not require you to create an account with us to play Abu. Data that stays only on your device is not transmitted to our servers unless a feature explicitly sends it (for example, if you email us feedback).

4. How we use information

Provide gameplay, progression, and optional Store features.
Maintain security, prevent fraud and abuse, and enforce our User Agreement.
Comply with law and respond to lawful requests.
Improve stability and product design using aggregated or de-identified insights where permitted.
Communicate with you when you contact us by email.

5. Legal bases (where GDPR-style laws apply)

If the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation or similar frameworks apply, we rely on one or more of: performance of a contract (providing the App), legitimate interests (security, product improvement, analytics compatible with your choices), consent (for optional tracking or certain prompts), and legal obligation.

6. Sharing and processors

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information with:

Apple, for distribution, In-App Purchase, and platform services under Apple’s privacy policy.
Service providers who assist us with hosting, analytics, or support, bound by confidentiality and instruction-based processing agreements where required.
Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

7. International transfers

Our team or providers may process information in countries other than your own, including the United States. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms recognized in your jurisdiction.

8. Retention

Local gameplay data remains on your device until you delete the App or clear data from settings where available. Email correspondence is retained as long as needed to respond and meet legal obligations, then deleted or archived according to policy.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information in our control. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; please protect your device with a passcode and keep your Apple ID credentials safe.

10. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, port, or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based.

California (CCPA/CPRA): Residents may have the right to know categories and specific pieces of personal information, to delete personal information, to correct inaccuracies, to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” (including certain cross-context behavioral advertising), and to limit use of sensitive personal information. We describe collection in Section 3. To exercise rights, email Abu-yb@163.com. You may designate an authorized agent where permitted; we may verify your request.
Canada (PIPEDA and provincial laws): You may request access to personal information we hold and challenge its accuracy. Commercial electronic messages will include appropriate consent and unsubscribe mechanisms where CASL applies.
Singapore (PDPA): You may access and correct personal data we hold about you, subject to exceptions in the PDPA. Withdrawal of consent may affect certain features.
Australia (Privacy Act & APPs): You may access and seek correction of personal information. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

You can control ATT and camera/microphone permissions in iOS Settings. You may reset advertising identifiers in system privacy settings.

11. Children

Abu is not directed to children under 13 (or the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent. If you believe a child provided information to us, contact Abu-yb@163.com and we will take appropriate steps.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy and will revise the effective date above. For material changes, we may provide additional notice in the App where practical.