Privacy Policy
Lifespan is designed around local play. This policy explains what the app stores, the optional permissions it uses, and the information we receive only when you choose to contact or share with us.
Summary
Effective date: July 21, 2026
Lifespan does not require a Lifespan account. Core gameplay works offline and stores progress locally. The current Android release does not include advertising or cross-app tracking and requests camera permission only for optional HeartLink QR scanning. We do not sell personal information.
1. Local game data
Lifespan stores save slots, settings, character data, progress, achievements, relationships, choices, and other gameplay state on your device. On Android, this data is stored in the app's private local storage and is not sent to a Lifespan server.
Deleting the app, clearing its storage, or deleting saves inside the app can permanently remove this data. Device or operating-system backup features may separately back up app data according to your device settings and the platform provider's policies.
2. Camera permission and HeartLink QR
Camera permission is optional and is requested only when you use HeartLink QR scanning or another clearly identified QR scanner in the app. Lifespan uses Google ML Kit through its QR-scanning library. Camera images and QR contents are processed on your device; Lifespan does not record, store, or upload the camera feed or QR contents.
Google states that ML Kit may process limited app, device, installation, performance, and diagnostic information for service operation, compatibility, usage measurement, and updates. This information does not include your Lifespan save, character, camera image, or decoded QR contents. A HeartLink QR code contains limited fictional in-game profile information used to import a character. You decide whether to generate, display, share, paste, or scan a code.
3. Platform services
Android
The current Android release does not use a Lifespan cloud account, Google advertising SDK, Firebase Analytics, or Google Play Games sign-in. Core gameplay does not require an internet connection. Optional HeartLink QR scanning uses Google ML Kit as described above, and external community or support links open services governed by their own privacy practices. If these features change, this policy and the Google Play Data safety disclosure will be updated before release.
iOS
On supported iOS versions, optional Apple services may provide save migration, iCloud backup, or Game Center features. Apple may process platform identifiers, public player information, scores, and saved data under Apple's own terms and privacy policy. Lifespan does not receive your private Apple account password.
4. Support, website hosting, and external links
If you email support, we receive your email address and anything you choose to include, such as screenshots, device details, or save information. We use it to answer your request, investigate issues, prevent abuse, and improve the game.
The Lifespan website is hosted using Netlify. Like most hosting providers, Netlify may process technical request information such as IP address, browser or device information, requested pages, timestamps, and security logs to deliver and protect the website. The app and website may also open Discord, TikTok, an app store, or another external service. Those services operate independently and handle data under their own policies. Lifespan does not automatically send your local save to those services.
5. Children and age-appropriate use
Lifespan contains fictional mature themes, including relationships, crime, alcohol, gambling-like simulations without real-money wagering, violence, and death. Players should follow the age rating and parental guidance shown in their regional app store. We do not knowingly request personal information from children through the app.
If a parent or guardian believes a child sent personal information to support, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
6. Retention and security
Local game data remains on your device until you delete it, clear app storage, or remove the app. Support messages are retained only as reasonably needed to answer requests, maintain records, address security or abuse, and meet legal obligations.
No method of storage is completely secure. We limit what the current Android app collects and keep its core gameplay local to reduce unnecessary data exposure.
7. Your choices and deletion
- Decline camera permission and use the available paste-code fallback instead.
- Delete individual local save slots inside Lifespan where that control is available.
- Clear Lifespan's app storage in Android settings or uninstall the app to remove local data.
- Ask us to delete a support conversation or attachment by emailing us from the same address.
- Manage iCloud, Game Center, device backups, Discord, TikTok, and other third-party data through those providers.
For a shorter step-by-step guide, visit Data & Deletion.
8. Policy changes
We may update this policy when Lifespan features, laws, or platform requirements change. The effective date at the top will show the latest revision. Material changes will be reflected on this page and, when appropriate, in the app or store listing.
9. Contact
App: Lifespan for iOS and Android
Email: lifespan.games@gmail.com
Support: lifespan.games/support