Privacy Policy
Garden0
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Garden0 is an iPhone and iPad farming game. The game uses local save data and Apple services including Game Center, GameKit real-time friend sessions, iCloud/CloudKit, and StoreKit for optional social, cloud save, and purchase features.
Data Collection
The game does not use third-party ads, third-party analytics, or cross-app tracking. When Apple social or cloud features are used, avatar/profile data, real-time friend co-op session metadata, farm snapshots, friend codes, neighbor actions, gifts, reports, block/mute records, and preset friend-chat messages are stored through Apple's services to provide those requested features.
Local Save Data
The game saves progress locally on the player's device, including garden progress, crops, coins, Hope, pastry baskets, garden-corner unlocks, achievements, purchased/earned gems, decor packs, and settings needed to resume play. This data stays on the device unless the player enables Apple cloud features or the operating system backs it up through normal device backup features.
Purchases
Optional purchases are handled by Apple StoreKit. Purchase history needed to unlock gems or decor packs is stored locally and through Apple services so purchases can be restored. The main story remains playable without purchases.
Social Features
Friend and neighbor features are friend-only. The game stores friend codes, live co-op session state, neighbor visit/help actions, gifts, blocked or muted users, reports, and preset friend-chat messages. Chat is not intended to be global or anonymous, and blocking/reporting tools are part of the release requirements.
Neighbor visits and gifting use a first-party Garden0 service (no third party): when these features are used, the game stores your friend code, a small farm snapshot (garden day, crops, Hope, and similar gameplay state), and pending gifts on infrastructure operated for Garden0. Snapshots expire automatically after 30 days, contain no contact details or device identifiers, and are keyed only by the friend code you choose to share.
Permissions
Garden0 does not intentionally use camera, microphone, location, contacts, photos, or motion data. The iOS build includes a motion usage description only because optional Unity input modules may require the key during App Store review.
Children's Privacy
The game is family-friendly and does not knowingly collect personal data from children beyond Apple-managed gameplay services chosen by the player or parent. Social features remain friend-only and moderation-enabled for public release.