Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SPLIT ("the Game", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play our mobile game.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy applies to all users of SPLIT, including children and families.

2. Developer Information

3. Data We Collect

SPLIT collects minimal data necessary to provide game features. We collect the following types of information:

3.1 Information You Provide

• Player Name: Optional display name for leaderboards (max 22 characters)
• Username: Optional unique identifier for your profile (max 18 characters, alphanumeric only)

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Identifier: A unique anonymous ID generated locally on your device to maintain your game progress and leaderboard position
• Game Progress: Your high score, coins earned, unlocked skins, and game statistics
• Gameplay Data: Number of continues used, games played, and performance metrics
• Platform Information: Device type (Android) for leaderboard display purposes

3.3 Optional Google Play Games Data

If you choose to link your Google Play Games account:

• Google Play Games ID: Your unique Google Play Games identifier
• Authentication Token: Temporary token to verify your identity (not stored permanently)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

4.1 Game Functionality

• Save your game progress locally on your device
• Track your high scores and achievements
• Manage your in-game currency (coins) and unlocked content (skins)
• Provide offline gameplay capability

4.2 Online Features

• Display your position on the global leaderboard
• Show your player name and score to other players on the leaderboard
• Sync your progress across devices (if using Google Play Games)
• Prevent cheating and maintain fair play

4.3 Monetization

• Show optional rewarded video ads (via Google AdMob)
• Track ad views to grant in-game rewards (coins, continues)
• Manage in-game purchases (skins) with server verification

5. Data Sharing

We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Public Leaderboard

• Your player name, score, and rank are visible to all players on the global leaderboard
• Your device ID and other information are never displayed publicly

5.2 Service Providers

We use the following third-party services to operate the game:

• Supabase: Backend database for leaderboard and game data
• Google AdMob: Optional rewarded video ads
• Google Play Games: Optional account linking

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law.

6. Third-Party Services

SPLIT uses the following third-party services. Each service has its own privacy policy:

6.1 Google AdMob

• Purpose: Display optional rewarded video ads
• Data Collected: Advertising ID, device information, ad interaction data
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings (Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization)

6.2 Google Play Games

• Purpose: Optional account linking for cross-device sync
• Data Collected: Google Play Games ID, authentication token
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Control: You can unlink your account at any time by contacting us

6.3 Supabase

• Purpose: Backend database for leaderboard and game data
• Data Stored: Device ID, player name, username, scores, game statistics
• Privacy Policy: Supabase Privacy Policy
• Location: Data is stored on secure cloud servers

7. Children's Privacy

SPLIT is designed to be family-friendly. We take privacy seriously for all users, including younger players.

7.1 Data Collection

• Player names and usernames are optional and can be left blank
• We do not require email addresses, phone numbers, or other contact information
• The game can be played fully offline without providing any personal information
• Device identifiers are generated locally and are anonymous

7.2 Parental Controls

• Parents can contact us to request deletion of their child's information
• Parents can disable online features by not connecting to the internet
• Ads are optional (rewarded videos only - no forced ads)

8. Data Retention and Deletion

8.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

• Local Data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the game or clear app data
• Leaderboard Data: Retained indefinitely to maintain leaderboard integrity
• Inactive Accounts: Accounts with no activity for 2 years may be archived or deleted

8.2 How to Delete Your Data

You have the right to request deletion of your data at any time:

Option 1: Delete Local Data

1. Go to your device Settings
2. Navigate to Apps → SPLIT
3. Tap "Clear Data" or "Clear Storage"
4. Uninstall the game

Option 2: Request Server Data Deletion

1. Email us at naseejedev@gmail.com
2. Include your player name and device information
3. We will delete your data within 30 days

8.3 Account Unlinking

If you linked Google Play Games and want to unlink:

1. Email us at naseejedev@gmail.com
2. Request to unlink your Google Play Games account
3. We will remove the link within 7 days

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

9.1 Access

• You can request information about the data we have about you
• Email us at naseejedev@gmail.com with your request

9.2 Correction

• You can update your player name and username in the game settings
• Contact us if you need help correcting your information

9.3 Deletion

• You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8.2)
• We will respond to deletion requests within 30 days

9.4 Opt-Out

• You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings
• You can play offline to avoid all online data collection
• You can choose not to link Google Play Games

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted to our servers uses HTTPS encryption
• Secure Storage: Server data is stored in secure databases (Supabase)
• Anonymous IDs: We use device-generated IDs instead of personal identifiers
• No Passwords: We do not store passwords or sensitive authentication data
• Limited Access: Access to user data is limited to essential operations only

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.

11.1 Notification of Changes

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be announced in the game or via email (if we have your contact)
• Continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy

11.2 Review Regularly

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

12.1 What to Include in Your Request

• Your player name (if applicable)
• A clear description of your request or concern

12.2 Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can address your issue.