This Privacy Policy explains how Banana Split LLC ("Banana Split", "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses and shares information when you use any of our mobile apps (the "Apps") or this website (together, the "Services"). One policy covers every App we publish. Not every App uses every feature described here. Where we say an App "may" do something, it only applies if that App has the feature.
The short version
- Our Apps don't require an account. Most of what you do stays on your device.
- We don't sell your personal information.
- Payments are handled by Apple or Google. We never see your card details.
- Some free Apps show ads. Where the law requires it, we ask before showing personalized ads.
- You can ask us to access or delete your information at any time: info@bananasplitapps.com.
1. Who we are
The Services are provided by Banana Split LLC, a company based in the United States. We are responsible for your personal information as described in this policy (the "data controller" under European and UK law). You can reach us at info@bananasplitapps.com.
2. What this policy covers
This policy applies to every App published by Banana Split LLC on the Apple App Store and Google Play, including little hush, Linkwords, and any App we release in the future, and to this website, bananasplitapps.com. It doesn't cover the App Store, Google Play or other third-party services, which have their own privacy policies.
3. Information we collect
We aim to collect as little as possible. Depending on the App and the features you use, we may handle the following.
Information stored only on your device
Our Apps save things like your settings, preferences, favorites, game progress, scores, streaks and anything you create (for example, audio recordings) on your device so they're there next time. We do not receive this information unless an App clearly offers a feature to back it up or share it and you choose to use it. It is removed when you delete the App. Your device's own backup (iCloud or Google) may include it; that backup is managed by Apple or Google, not by us.
Information you give us
- Support and feedback. If you email us, we receive your email address, your message and anything you attach. Emails started from inside an App may include the App version, device model and operating system, which you can see before sending.
- Accounts (if offered). Our Apps don't currently require an account. If an App offers optional sign-in in the future (for example, Sign in with Apple or Google), we would receive the details you choose to share, such as your name and email address, to provide that feature.
- Content you choose to share or upload. If an App lets you share a result or upload content, it goes only where you choose to send it.
Device permissions
Some features need your permission. An App only asks when you first use the feature, and you can say no and keep using the rest of the App. You can change permissions at any time in your device settings. Permissions our Apps may request include:
- Microphone: to record audio for a feature you start, such as a custom sound. Recordings are processed and stored on your device unless the feature clearly says otherwise.
- Camera and photos: to take or choose a picture for a feature you start.
- Notifications: to send reminders you turn on. Reminders may be scheduled locally on your device.
- Location: only if a feature needs it, and only with your permission. Our ad partners may infer an approximate location from your IP address (see Advertising and tracking).
- Tracking (iPhone): an App with ads may ask permission to use your device's advertising identifier.
Purchases
If you buy an upgrade, subscription or in-app item, Apple or Google processes the payment. We never receive your card number or billing address. To confirm, unlock and restore purchases, we and our subscription provider (such as RevenueCat) may receive an anonymous app user ID, your purchase history, the store receipt or transaction ID, your store country and basic technical details.
Information collected automatically
When an App connects to the internet (for example, to load an ad, confirm a purchase or report a crash), our service providers may receive technical information such as your IP address, device model, operating system and version, language, time zone, App version, and identifiers for your device or App installation. This may also include:
- Advertising data: ad views, taps and related interactions, and your advertising identifier (IDFA on iPhone, Advertising ID on Android) if you allow it.
- Usage and diagnostics: how the App is used (for example, screens viewed or levels completed), crash logs and performance data, if an App uses analytics or crash-reporting tools.
What we don't collect
- We don't ask for sensitive information such as health, financial or government ID details.
- We don't access your contacts, messages or browsing history.
- We don't buy data about you from other companies.
4. How we use information
We use information to:
- provide, maintain and improve the Apps and their features
- process, unlock and restore purchases and subscriptions
- show ads in free Apps, measure them and prevent ad fraud
- understand how the Apps perform and fix crashes and bugs
- reply to your messages and provide support
- keep the Services safe and secure, and prevent fraud and abuse
- comply with the law and enforce our Terms of Use
Legal bases (EEA, UK and Switzerland). We process information to perform our contract with you (providing the Apps and purchases), based on our legitimate interests (support, security, fixing problems and funding free Apps with non-personalized ads), with your consent (personalized ads and any optional permissions), and to meet legal obligations. You can withdraw consent at any time.
5. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as follows:
- Service providers who help us run the Services and may use information only to provide their service to us, including:
- Apple and Google: app distribution and payments (Apple Privacy Policy, Google Privacy Policy)
- RevenueCat: managing purchases and subscriptions (RevenueCat Privacy Policy)
- Google AdMob and its ad partners: advertising in free Apps (How Google uses ad data)
- Analytics and crash-reporting providers, such as Google Firebase, if an App uses them
- Cloudflare: hosting and protecting this website
- Our email provider, for receiving and answering support email
- Legal reasons: if required by law, or to protect the rights, property or safety of our users, us or others.
- Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, in which case this policy continues to apply to your information.
- With your consent or at your direction, for example when you share a result.
We require our service providers to protect your information to a standard at least equal to this policy.
6. Advertising and tracking
Some free Apps show ads served by Google AdMob and its partners. Ad partners may use the information described above to choose, show and measure ads and to prevent fraud.
- Consent: in the EEA, UK and Switzerland, Apps with ads ask for your consent before showing personalized ads.
- iPhone: an App uses your advertising identifier for tracking only if you tap "Allow" when asked. If you don't, you see non-personalized ads.
- Your choices: on iPhone, go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking. On Android, go to Settings → Privacy → Ads (or Settings → Google → Ads) and delete or reset your advertising ID.
Learn more in How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
7. Children
Our Apps are not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. Apps designed for parents, such as baby sleep apps, are meant to be used by the adult. If you believe a child has given us personal information, email info@bananasplitapps.com and we will delete it.
8. How long we keep it
- On your device: until you delete it in the App or delete the App.
- Purchase records: as long as needed to provide your purchase and meet legal, tax and accounting obligations.
- Support emails: until your request is resolved, and up to 2 years afterwards in case you follow up.
- Ad, analytics and crash data: as set out in each provider's own policy.
9. Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or receive a copy of your personal information, to object to or restrict how we use it, to withdraw consent, and to complain to your local data protection authority.
US residents (including California). You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use and disclose; to request deletion and correction; and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for targeted advertising. We don't sell personal information for money. Personalized ads in free Apps may count as "sharing" under some state laws; you can opt out using the device settings in Advertising and tracking or by emailing us. We won't discriminate against you for using these rights, and you may appeal any decision by replying to it.
To make a request, email info@bananasplitapps.com. Because our Apps don't use accounts, we may ask for details that help us find your records, such as a purchase transaction ID. We respond within 30 days, or sooner where the law requires.
10. Deleting your data
- On your device: delete it in the App, or delete the App. Delete device backups too if you want those copies gone.
- Everything else: email info@bananasplitapps.com with the App's name and, if you can, a purchase transaction ID. We'll delete your records with us and our providers, except what we must keep by law.
- Accounts: if an App ever offers an account, you'll be able to delete it from inside the App.
Deleting data doesn't cancel a subscription. Cancel in your App Store or Google Play account.
11. Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), and we keep as little as we can. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we can't guarantee absolute security.
12. International users
We are based in the United States, and our service providers may process information in the United States and other countries. Where required, transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
13. Third-party services
The Apps and this website may link to or include services run by others, such as the app stores, ad providers and websites in ads. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies.
14. This website
This website doesn't use cookies, analytics or ads. Fonts and scripts are served from our own site. It is hosted by Cloudflare, which processes technical information such as your IP address and browser type to deliver and protect the site. If you switch between dark and light mode, your choice is saved only in your browser.
15. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We'll post the new version here and change the date at the top. If a change is significant, we'll also tell you in the App or its release notes before it takes effect.
16. Contact us
Questions or requests about privacy? Email info@bananasplitapps.com.
Banana Split LLC