Privacy Policy for Snappled
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Big Vibe Studios ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Snappled mobile application. Snappled is a social video card game where users create short video "snapples" in response to prompts, build decks, and compete in card-game-style matches. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information (Required)
- Email address: Used for account creation and authentication
- Username: Displayed publicly on your profile and content
User-Generated Content (Optional)
- Videos: Short video "snapples" you choose to record and upload
- Audio: Captured as part of video recordings
- Prompts: Text prompts you create for the community
Automatically Collected Information
- Device identifiers: Used for authentication and security
- Usage data: In-app actions such as games played, purchases made, and content interactions
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Enable you to create, share, and interact with video content
- Facilitate card game matchmaking and gameplay
- Operate the in-app economy (coins, tickets, trophies)
- Track achievements and progression
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. In-App Economy
Snappled includes a virtual economy with coins, tickets, and trophies. These virtual items have no real-world monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real currency. In-app purchases allow you to buy virtual coins and tickets.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, cloud storage, cloud functions
- Expo: App development and deployment platform
These services have their own privacy policies:
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your data with third-party advertisers. We may share your information:
- With Other Users: Your username, profile, and created content are visible to other users
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app (Firebase, Expo)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
- Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
- Firebase Security Rules for database access control
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: View your profile data within the app
- Correction: Edit your username and profile information
- Deletion: Delete your content (snapples, prompts) within the app
- Account Deletion: Request complete account deletion by contacting us
- Permissions: Revoke camera and microphone permissions in device settings
9. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days. Some anonymized data (such as game statistics) may be retained.
10. Children's Privacy
Snappled is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, for significant changes, through the app or via email.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request account deletion, please contact us:
- Email: mjohnst87@gmail.com