# Privacy Policy


**Last Updated: August 20, 2026**


This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you install, access, or play our arcade game application (the "Application"). The Application is published by a developer registered in the Republic of South Africa. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable international privacy frameworks.


1. Information We Collect and Process


We minimize data collection to ensure a privacy-first gaming experience. We do not maintain proprietary external servers to collect personal identifiable information (PII). Instead, the Application relies on local storage and trusted third-party infrastructure.



*   **Google Play Games Services Data:** To facilitate features such as cloud saves, achievements, and global leaderboards, the Application integrates Google Play Games Services. This service accesses your Google account identifiers, game progress, and gameplay metrics.


*   **Transaction and Billing Data:** All financial transactions, including in-app purchases, are handled exclusively via Google Play Billing. We do not collect, view, or store your credit card numbers, banking details, or billing addresses.


*   **Technical and Usage Data:** We or our integrated third-party partners (such as advertising networks or telemetry modules) may automatically collect certain non-personal technical data. This includes your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (e.g., Advertising ID), and anonymous gameplay statistics.


2. How We Use Your Information


We process your data strictly to fulfill operational requirements, including:


*   Synchronising your game progress across multiple devices via Google Cloud infrastructure.


*   Displaying your username or high scores on public game leaderboards.


*   Processing authorized transactions and managing virtual assets securely through Google Play Billing.


*   Optimizing game performance, fixing software bugs, and serving contextual or personalized advertisements.


3. Cross-Border Data Transfers (POPIA Compliance)


By utilizing Google Play Games Services and Google Play Billing, your game progress and transaction data are transferred to, stored on, and processed by Google on infrastructure located outside of South Africa. Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you expressly consent to this cross-border transfer of data necessary for the operational functionality of cloud-saving and billing services. Google maintains independent privacy practices to safeguard this infrastructure.


4. Third-Party Services and SDK Integrations


The Application integrates third-party Software Development Kits (SDKs) to provide vital features. These third parties process data independently in accordance with their own policies:


*   **Google Play Services & Google Play Games:** [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)


*   **Google Play Billing:** [Google Play Consumer Policies](https://play.google.com/about/play-terms/)


*   **Advertising & Telemetry Networks:** Any ad networks or telemetry modules integrated into this app process device advertising IDs solely to deliver relevant advertisements or app performance metrics.


We encourage you to review the privacy documentation of these respective platforms, as we exercise no operational control over their independent data practices.


5. Children's Privacy


In absolute compliance with South African POPIA regulations and international standards (including COPPA and GDPR), we do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal data from children under the age of 18 without verifiable parental or legal guardian consent. If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information via Google Play Services without your supervision, please contact us or manage your child's data settings directly through their Google Account controls.


6. Data Retention and Security


Your game progress data is linked to your personal Google Account and remains retrievable as long as you maintain that account configuration. Local game data stored on your physical device can be permanently erased at any time by clearing the application cache or uninstalling the app. We do not store your data on external private databases, drastically minimizing the risk of unauthorized data breaches.


7. Your Legal Rights


Depending on your geographic location, you possess specific statutory rights regarding your personal information. Under South Africa's POPIA and Europe's GDPR, you have the right to:


*   Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal data.


*   Object to the processing of your personal information for marketing purposes.


*   Request the correction, destruction, or deletion of your personal records.


*   Lodge a formal complaint with the local data protection regulatory authority (such as the Information Regulator of South Africa).


8. Changes to This Privacy Policy


We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory adjustments. Material modifications will be updated within this document, and the "Last Updated" date at the top will change accordingly. Your continued use of the Application following these updates constitutes an explicit acceptance of the revised privacy practices.


9. Contact Information


For any legal inquiries, data protection clarifications, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us using the contact details provided on our official Google Play Store developer listing page.