Privacy Policy
Sugar Trail
One dot a day. Here is exactly what the app does with your information — and how to stay in control.
Sugar Trail is a small daily ritual: place one dot each day and let its size show how full the day felt. This Privacy Policy explains what data the app processes, why we process it, and the choices available to you. We keep things intentionally simple and never ask you to create an account, enter your real name, or share your email address.
By installing or using Sugar Trail, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
Data We Collect
We collect only what is needed to run Sugar Trail, keep it reliable, and measure how well our promotions work. Some data is provided by your device automatically; other data is created when you use certain features.
Device and usage data
When you open the app, we and our service providers may receive technical information such as your IP address, device model, operating system and language, app version, approximate region, the screens or update flow you load, timestamps, and diagnostic or crash information. We use this to operate the app, understand how it is used, and improve stability and performance.
Approximate location
Your IP address may be used to estimate a region or city. We do not request precise GPS location for this purpose. Approximate location helps us understand where our audience is and measure advertising performance.
Advertising and attribution identifiers
If your device settings allow it, we may process your advertising identifier, Google Play App Set ID, and install referrer information. These identifiers help us understand which store listing, campaign, or ad led to an installation and measure advertising effectiveness. You can reset or limit the use of advertising identifiers in your Android settings.
Push notification data
If you allow notifications, our push provider processes a push token and a subscription or installation identifier so messages can reach your device. You can turn notifications off at any time in the app or in your system settings.
Anonymous leaderboard profile
The Rating screen uses an anonymous profile. Sugar Trail generates a player ID and a display name from themed word lists (for example, “BrightDot1234”); you are never asked to type your real name. To show the leaderboard, the app submits that display name and a score based on your average dot size over the last 28 days to our leaderboard provider. Your display name and score are visible to other players. Leaderboard data is public, so please do not treat the generated name as private.
Data stored on your device
Your daily dots, their sizes, and any optional notes are stored locally in the app's private storage. They are not uploaded to the leaderboard. Clearing the app's data in Android settings or uninstalling the app removes this local information from your device.
Web content in the app
When an update or promotional page is available, Sugar Trail may display it inside the app. That page can use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies and may collect technical data under its own privacy terms. If no update page is configured, the app opens directly to the native experience.
How We Use Data
- Deliver the core experience: store your daily dots, calculate streaks and averages, and show the Rating screen.
- Keep the app secure, stable, and up to date, including diagnosing crashes and measuring performance.
- Attribute installations and measure the effectiveness of advertising and promotional campaigns.
- Send push notifications when you have allowed them.
- Display the anonymous leaderboard and calculate your standing.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms.
Data We Share
We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with service providers that help us run, measure, and improve Sugar Trail. These providers are required to use the data only for the services they perform for us.
AppsFlyer
AppsFlyer helps us understand where installations come from and whether our advertising is effective. It may work with advertising networks, including Meta and Google, to attribute installs.
Data shared: device and usage data, install referrer data, a unique installation ID, your advertising identifier (if not restricted in your device settings), and approximate location. See AppsFlyer's Legal Portal.
OneSignal
OneSignal delivers push notifications and manages subscriptions. It processes the identifiers needed to route messages to your device.
Data shared: a unique installation or subscription ID and push token. See OneSignal's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
dreamlo.com
dreamlo hosts the public leaderboard used by the Rating screen. It receives the anonymous display name and score described above.
Data shared: your generated display name and leaderboard score. See dreamlo.com.
Google Play services
Android platform services provide the advertising identifier, App Set ID, and install referrer used for attribution and measurement. These identifiers are controlled by your device and Google settings.
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or a valid request from a public authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users, the app, or others.
Your Choices and Rights
- Advertising ID: reset or limit your advertising identifier in Android settings to control personalized advertising.
- Notifications: disable push notifications in the app or in your system settings.
- Local data: clear Sugar Trail's storage in Android settings or uninstall the app to remove your dots and notes from the device.
- Leaderboard removal: contact us with your anonymous display name and ask us to remove your entry.
- Privacy rights: depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your data, or to object to certain processing. You may also withdraw consent and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these choices, use our contact page. We may need to verify your request using the anonymous identifiers associated with your use of the app.
Children's Privacy
Sugar Trail is not directed to children under 13, or the minimum age required in your country. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us through the contact page and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Retention and Security
We keep information only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Local dots and notes remain on your device until you clear them. Leaderboard entries remain available until removed or until the leaderboard service is discontinued.
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Transfers
Our service providers may process information in countries other than yours. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for those transfers and require providers to protect information consistently with this policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with a new “Last updated” date. If a change is material, we may also communicate it in the app where appropriate. Continuing to use Sugar Trail after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need help with your data, please use our contact page: