Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Game Data (Stored Locally Only)

The following information is stored only on your device:

• Game Progress: Your current level, completed stages, and achievements
• Player Statistics: Your scores, rankings, and accumulated points
• Hero Data: Your selected heroes, their levels, health, and energy
• Game Settings: Audio preferences, difficulty settings, and display options
• Tutorial Status: Whether you've completed the game tutorial
• Move History: Recent moves for the rewind ability (temporary storage)

1.2 Advertising Data (When Connected to Internet)

When you're connected to the internet, advertising networks may collect:

• Advertising ID: Your device's advertising identifier (can be reset in device settings)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen size for ad compatibility
• IP Address: Your internet connection's IP address for geographic ad targeting
• Ad Interaction: Whether you view, click, or interact with advertisements
• App Usage: Basic app usage patterns to determine appropriate ad timing

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Game Functionality (Offline)

• Save Progress: Store your game advancement locally on your device
• Personalize Experience: Remember your settings and preferences
• Enable Features: Support time abilities, hero management, and achievements
• Maintain Rankings: Calculate and display your player rank

2.2 Advertising (Online)

• Show Relevant Ads: Display advertisements that may interest you
• Support Development: Generate revenue to maintain and improve the game
• Optimize Ad Experience: Ensure ads are appropriate for your device and region
• Measure Performance: Track ad effectiveness (anonymized data only)

3. Third-Party Advertising Services

3.1 Advertising Networks We May Use

• Google AdMob: Google's mobile advertising platform
• Unity Ads: Unity Technologies' advertising network
• Facebook Audience Network: Meta's mobile advertising service
• Other Networks: Additional reputable advertising partners as needed

3.2 Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our advertising partners have their own privacy policies that govern their data collection:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Unity Privacy Policy
• Meta Privacy Policy

3.3 What Advertising Partners May Do

• Personalized Ads: Show ads based on your interests and demographics
• Cross-App Tracking: Use your advertising ID across different apps
• Location-Based Ads: Show ads relevant to your general location
• Behavioral Targeting: Track your interaction with ads for future targeting

4. Your Advertising Choices

4.1 Opt-Out Options

• Device Settings: Reset your advertising ID or limit ad tracking in your device settings
• Play Offline: Disconnect from internet to avoid all advertising data collection
• Ad Preferences: Manage your ad preferences through Google Ad Settings or similar services

4.2 How to Limit Ad Tracking

On Android:

• Go to Settings > Google > Ads
• Turn on "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
• Reset your advertising ID if desired

On iOS:

• Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising
• Turn off "Personalized Ads"
• You can also limit tracking in Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Data Security

• Device Protection: Your game data is protected by your device's security features
• App Sandboxing: Data is isolated within the app's secure container
• Standard Encryption: Local data uses platform-standard encryption
• No Cloud Storage: We don't store your game data on our servers

5.2 Advertising Data Security

• Partner Standards: Advertising partners follow industry security standards
• Limited Collection: Only necessary data for ad serving is collected
• Secure Transmission: All ad-related data is transmitted securely

6. Children's Privacy

6.1 COPPA Compliance

• No Personal Data: We don't collect personal information from children under 13
• Limited Ad Data: Advertising partners may collect limited, non-personal data
• Parental Control: Parents can disable internet connectivity to prevent all ad data collection
• Age-Appropriate Ads: Advertising partners filter ads to be appropriate for all ages

6.2 Parental Rights

• Parents can play the game offline to avoid all advertising
• Parents can reset advertising IDs to limit tracking
• Parents can contact us with any privacy concerns

7. International Users

7.1 Global Availability

Chrono Clash is available worldwide. Advertising data may be processed in different countries:

• United States: Where many advertising servers are located
• European Union: With GDPR protections for EU users
• Other Regions: Based on advertising partner locations

7.2 Regional Compliance

• GDPR (EU): European users have additional rights over their advertising data
• CCPA (California): California residents can opt-out of data sale
• Local Laws: We comply with applicable local privacy regulations

8. Your Rights

8.1 Game Data Rights

• Full Control: Complete control over locally stored game data
• Easy Deletion: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
• Data Reset: Reset progress and settings within the game

8.2 Advertising Data Rights

• Opt-Out: Disable personalized advertising in device settings
• Access: Request information about data collected by advertising partners
• Deletion: Request deletion of advertising data (contact partners directly)
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format (where applicable)

9. Updates to This Policy

9.1 Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Changes in advertising partners or practices
• New privacy regulations or requirements
• Improvements to our privacy practices
• User feedback and clarifications

9.2 Notification of Changes

• App Updates: Significant changes will be noted in app updates
• Effective Date: The date at the top reflects the current version
• Continued Use: Using the app after changes means you accept the updated policy