Privacy Policy

Overview

AniMate ("the App") is a 2D skeletal animation application for iPad and Android tablets, developed by htdevs ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how the App handles your data.

Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device. The App does not transmit your data to any external servers. Your projects, character artwork, animations, and all associated files remain on your device's local storage.

This includes:

• Animation projects and their settings
• Imported sprite images, PSD files, and audio files
• Cut sprite parts and their configurations
• Skeleton rigs and bone hierarchies
• Keyframe animation data
• Saved poses and templates
• Exported sprite sheets, GIFs, videos, and rig files
• Application preferences and settings

Data Collection

We do not collect any personal information. The App does not require account creation, login, or registration. We do not collect:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• Location data
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Usage analytics or behavioral data
• Crash reports (unless you explicitly choose to send them)

Permissions

The App may request the following device permissions:

• Storage / files: To import the images, PSD files, and audio files you choose, and to save your exports.
• Photo library (add): To save exported sprite sheets, GIFs, frames, and videos to your photo library when you ask it to.

The App does not use your camera, microphone, or location. On iOS, some of the media components the App is built with reference these permissions, so their descriptions appear in the App's settings. The App never activates them.

No data accessed through these permissions is transmitted off your device. When you choose Share on an export, the file goes only to the app or person you pick in your device's share sheet.

Third-Party Services

The App does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

In future updates, we may offer optional cloud backup functionality through Google Drive. If implemented, this feature will:

• Be entirely optional and require your explicit consent
• Use Google's authentication solely for backup/restore purposes
• Store your data in your own Google Drive account, not on our servers
• Not share your data with us or any other party

This Website

This website does not use cookies, analytics, or tracking. If you send a message through the feedback form, what you enter (including an optional name and email address) is delivered to us through our hosting provider's form service. We use it only to read and respond to your feedback, and we never sell or share it.

Data Deletion

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over your data at all times. You can delete individual projects within the App, or uninstall the App to remove all associated data from your device.

Children's Privacy

The App is a creative tool intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect any information from children or any other users, as the App does not collect personal information from anyone.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through the App or this website.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the App's data practices, please contact us through our feedback page.