Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Animals: Match Cards! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information about you when you use our mobile game. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe gaming experience for players of all ages.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Game progress and high scores
• Settings and preferences
• Feedback or support requests you submit

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Device information (device type, operating system, version)
• Game performance data and crash reports
• Gameplay statistics (levels completed, time played)
• App usage analytics

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal names or contact information
• Location data
• Photos, videos, or camera access
• Microphone recordings
• Contacts or address book information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve the game experience
• Save your game progress and settings
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Understand how players interact with the game
• Ensure game security and prevent cheating
• Provide customer support

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Animals: Match Cards is designed to be safe for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

What We Do for Children's Safety:

• No chat features or social interactions
• No collection of personal information
• No behavioral advertising targeted at children
• No sharing of information with third parties for marketing
• Secure data storage and transmission

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the game (analytics, crash reporting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfer: In case of merger, sale, or transfer of our business
• Safety: To protect the safety and security of our users

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data storage practices

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the game services and as required by law. Game progress data is stored locally on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the app.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the information we have about you
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of analytics data collection (in game settings)
• Contact us with privacy concerns

9. Third-Party Services

Our game may use third-party services for analytics and crash reporting. These services have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Unity Analytics (if applicable)
• Crashlytics

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the game
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending in-app notifications for significant changes

12. Contact Us

13. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws