Privacy Policy for Spades Tournament

Effective Date: January 10, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information the Spades Tournament app collects, how it is used, and the choices available to you. By using the app, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary for the app to function properly and to improve your gameplay experience.

a. User-Provided Information

Username (required to identify players within the game)

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain data for analytics, app performance, and security purposes, such as:

Device information (device model, operating system, unique device identifiers)

Usage data (game activity, session length, in-game interactions)

Diagnostic data (crash logs, performance metrics, error reports)

Approximate location (city-level only, used for analytics and matchmaking; we do not collect or store precise location)

c. No Sensitive Data

We do not collect:

Email addresses through the app

Phone numbers

Payment information

Contacts

Photos, media, or files

Precise GPS location

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To enable core gameplay features

To maintain player accounts (usernames)

To improve app performance, gameplay balance, and stability

To detect and prevent cheating, abuse, or unauthorized activity

To analyze how players use the app so we can improve user experience

We do not use your information for advertising targeting or sell your data.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personally identifying information with third parties.

However, we may use third-party services to support core app functionality, including:

Analytics providers (e.g., Firebase Analytics)

Crash reporting services (e.g., Crashlytics)

These services may collect device and usage information to help us improve the app. They are required to protect your data and may not use it for their own marketing.

We may disclose information if required by law.

4. Data Retention

We only retain collected information for as long as necessary to:

Provide gameplay services

Maintain game integrity

Improve performance and security

Diagnostic and analytics data may be kept longer in anonymized form.

5. Security

We use commercially acceptable measures to protect your data from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

However, please be aware that no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

6. Your Choices

You may:

Refuse to provide a username (but gameplay may be limited)

Request deletion of data associated with your account

Opt out of analytics by disabling them through your device settings (if supported)

To request data deletion or ask questions, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

7. External Links

The app may include links to external websites or resources not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

8. Children’s Policy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes are posted will be considered acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we handle user data or personal information, please reach out at:
📧 [email protected]