Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 4, 2026
Thank you for using Scribli ("Scribli," "we," "our," or "us").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Scribli mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using Scribli, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide the Service, we collect certain information that you provide directly, information generated through your use of Scribli, and information collected automatically.
Account Information
When you create an account using a supported authentication provider (such as Google or Apple), we may collect:
- Display name
- Email address
- Profile picture
- Authentication provider identifier
- Account creation date
User Content
We collect and store content that you choose to create or share through Scribli, including:
- Handwritten messages
- Drawings
- Message history
- Connection requests
- Invite code information
- Emoji reactions on messages
- Reported content details (message, reason, and optional description)
This information is required to deliver messages, enable reactions, and maintain a safe environment, and provide the features of the Service.
Profile Information
Depending on how you use Scribli, you may choose to provide:
- Profile picture
- Display name
- Username
- Other profile preferences
Device Information
We may automatically collect information such as:
- Device model
- Operating system
- Device language
- App version
- Time zone
- Diagnostic information
This information helps us maintain compatibility and improve the Service.
Push Notification Information
If you enable notifications, we collect a push notification token that allows us to send notifications such as:
- New messages
- Connection activity
- Reactions to your scribbles
- Important service announcements
You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
Photo Library
With your permission, Scribli may access your device's photo library to:
- Select a profile picture
- Save scribbles you receive to your photo library
We do not access your photo library without your explicit consent. You may grant or revoke this permission at any time through your device settings.
Advertising Information
If you choose to watch rewarded advertisements, our advertising partners may collect limited information such as:
- Advertising Identifier (Advertising ID)
- IP address
- Device information
- Advertisement interactions
- Approximate location (where permitted by your device settings)
This information is used solely for providing and measuring advertisements.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate your identity
- Deliver handwritten messages
- Process emoji reactions on messages
- Display messages through widgets
- Connect users using invite codes
- Send push notifications
- Cache data locally for offline access and widget display
- Save content to your device's photo library at your request
- Review and moderate reported content
- Respond to support requests
- Improve app performance and reliability
- Detect fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity
- Provide rewarded advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Shared with Other Users
Some information is visible to users you connect with through Scribli.
Depending on the features you use, connected users may see:
- Your display name
- Your username
- Your profile picture
- Messages you send
- Drawings you share
- Your emoji reactions on shared messages
We do not publicly display your personal information outside the features necessary to provide the Service.
4. How We Store Your Information
Your information is stored using secure third-party infrastructure and locally on your device to help us provide Scribli.
We use trusted service providers for:
- User authentication
- Data storage
- Push notifications
- Rewarded advertisements
In addition, certain information is stored locally on your device, including:
- Cached scribbles and sender data (in a local SQLite database)
- Widget configuration preferences
- Authentication tokens (in secure device storage)
- Draft scribbles and onboarding state
- Theme preference
These providers and local storage mechanisms process information only as necessary to provide their services.
5. Third-Party Services
Scribli currently uses the following third-party services:
- Clerk – User authentication
- Google Sign-In – Authentication
- Convex – Backend infrastructure and data storage
- Appodeal – Rewarded advertisements
- Firebase Cloud Messaging – Push notifications
- Scribli API – Push notification delivery infrastructure
Each provider processes information according to its own privacy practices.
6. Rewarded Advertisements
Scribli displays optional rewarded advertisements through Appodeal.
Watching advertisements is entirely optional.
Appodeal may collect certain information, including device identifiers, IP address, and advertising identifiers, to provide and measure advertisements. You can review Appodeal's privacy practices in their Privacy Policy.
Scribli does not sell your personal information to advertisers.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the Service
- Maintain your account
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period unless we are required by law to retain certain information.
Data stored locally on your device (such as cached scribbles, widget configuration, and draft content) will persist until you uninstall the app or clear the app's data through your device settings. Authentication tokens stored in secure device storage may also persist locally after account deletion.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and personal information
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
Scribli is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law without parental consent.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by law.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
10. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country of residence.
By using Scribli, you understand that your information may be transferred to countries with data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.
Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date above.
If the changes are significant, we may provide additional notice through the Service where appropriate.
Your continued use of Scribli after the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through:
Email: cabantac.johnluis@gmail.com
Website: https://scribli.luiscabantac.com