Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Synquizitive ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Player Name: We collect and store the display name you choose for multiplayer games
  • Device Information: Anonymous device identifiers for game session management
  • Game Data: Room codes, game scores, and gameplay statistics
  • Purchase History: Information about your in-app purchases and subscription status

Technical Data

  • Network connectivity status
  • App usage statistics and crash reports via Firebase Analytics
  • Game session data
  • Performance monitoring data
  • Advertising identifiers for personalized ads
  • Subscription and purchase data

How We Use Your Information

Essential Game Functions

  • Managing multiplayer game sessions
  • Maintaining game room states
  • Implementing real-time player presence
  • Facilitating player matchmaking
  • Processing and validating in-app purchases
  • Managing subscription status

Analytics and Improvements

  • Analyzing app performance
  • Identifying and fixing technical issues
  • Improving game features and user experience
  • Crash reporting and diagnostics
  • Understanding user engagement with advertisements
  • Optimizing subscription offerings

Data Storage and Security

Firebase Services

  • Firebase Realtime Database for game data storage
  • Firebase Authentication for anonymous user sessions
  • Firebase Analytics for app performance and usage statistics
  • Data is stored securely on Google Cloud Platform

RevenueCat

  • Secure storage of purchase and subscription data
  • Transaction history
  • Subscription status management

Data Retention

  • Game session data is temporarily stored during active games
  • Inactive game rooms are automatically deleted
  • Player names are stored locally on your device
  • Analytics data is retained according to Firebase's data retention policies
  • Purchase history is retained according to legal requirements
  • Subscription data is maintained while your account is active

Third Party Services

Firebase (Google)

  • Analytics and crash reporting
  • Real-time database functionality
  • Authentication services

Google AdSense

  • Delivers personalized advertisements
  • Collects ad interaction data
  • Uses device identifiers for ad targeting
  • May use cookies and similar technologies

RevenueCat

  • Processes and validates in-app purchases
  • Manages subscription lifecycles
  • Stores purchase history and subscription status

For more information about how these services process data, please visit:

Advertising

We partner with Google AdSense to show advertisements in our app. This service may:

  • Use device identifiers and cookies for ad personalization
  • Collect data about ad interactions
  • Share data with Google's advertising partners
  • Use your interaction data to improve ad relevance

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.

In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

We use RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions. This service:

  • Processes payment information
  • Validates and maintains subscription status
  • Stores purchase history
  • Ensures secure transaction processing

Payment information is processed securely through your device's app store and is not directly accessible to us.

Your Rights and Choices

  • You can choose any display name
  • Game data can be cleared by uninstalling the app
  • Local data is removed when you uninstall the application
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
  • You can manage your subscription through your device's app store settings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at harte.apps@gmail.com

Last updated: December 20, 2024

Effective Date

This privacy policy is effective as of December 20, 2024.