Privacy policy

The short version

• There is no account to create. We do not ask for your name, email or phone number to use the app.
• Learning progress is saved against an identifier the app creates on your device.
• The free version shows ads from Google AdMob. A one time purchase removes them.
• GLOBI's voice is recorded audio inside the app. The app does not use your microphone, camera, contacts or location.
• There is no chat and no way to share content with other users.

Information the app uses

On your device

Your settings, the explorer name and badge you choose when you start, saved lessons and GLOBI preferences are stored on your device. Deleting the app removes them.

Learning progress

To keep your XP, levels, passport stamps and badges, the app sends your progress to our backend (hosted on Supabase) together with an identifier generated on your device. This identifier is not linked to your name or contact details.

Product analytics

We use PostHog to understand how the app is used, for example which screens are opened and which features are tried, along with basic device and app version information. We use this to fix problems and improve the app.

Purchases

Purchases are made through Apple or Google. We use RevenueCat to confirm what you have bought and to restore purchases. We never see or store your payment card details.

Advertising

The free version shows ads served by Google AdMob, which may use your device's advertising identifier and information about your interaction with ads. On iPhone and iPad, the app asks your permission before allowing tracking for personalized ads; if you decline, ads are not personalized using that identifier. On Android you can reset or delete your advertising ID in your device settings. World Explorer and Ad Free Explorer remove ads.

Information this website uses

The website stores your cookie choice in your browser. If you choose to allow analytics, it sends anonymous interaction events to PostHog, such as which section was viewed, which store button was tapped, and which country was chosen in the GLOBI demo. If you choose essential only, no analytics events are sent.

How we use information

• To provide the app and keep your progress
• To confirm and restore purchases
• To show ads in the free version
• To find and fix problems and improve the app and website

We do not sell your personal information.

Who we work with

Supabase (progress storage), PostHog (analytics), RevenueCat (purchases), Google AdMob (ads), Apple and Google (app stores and payments). Each processes information under its own terms and privacy policy.

Your choices

• Mute GLOBI, turn off captions or hide GLOBI in the app's settings.
• Allow or decline tracking on iPhone and iPad when asked, or later in Settings, Privacy and Security, Tracking.
• Reset or delete your advertising ID on Android.
• Remove ads with a one time purchase.
• Ask us to delete the progress stored for your device, or ask about any other privacy right, using the contact below. See your data rights.

Audience

iWorldGlobe is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Keeping information safe

Information is sent over encrypted connections. We keep progress data for as long as it is needed to provide the app, or until you ask us to delete it.

Changes to this policy

When the app or website changes in a way that affects this policy, we will update this page and the date at the top.

Contact

Email privacy@iworldglobe.com with any privacy question or request.