Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Introduction

Pwned ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile game application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Player Name: The username you choose for your profile
• Game Data: Your gameplay statistics, achievements, and progress
• Purchase Information: Transaction data for in-app purchases (processed by Apple, we don't store payment details)

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Game session times, features used, game performance data
• Advertising ID: For personalized ads (if you haven't purchased ad removal)
• Analytics Data: App crashes, performance metrics, and gameplay patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the game service
• Save your game progress and settings
• Improve game performance and fix bugs
• Personalize your gaming experience
• Display relevant advertisements (unless you've removed ads)
• Analyze gameplay patterns to improve game balance
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

Your game data is stored locally on your device using iOS's secure storage systems. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide you with the game service and as required by law.

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data for ad personalization. You can learn more about Google's data practices at Google's Privacy Policy.

Apple Services

• StoreKit: For in-app purchases
• Game Center: For achievements and leaderboards (if enabled)

These services are governed by Apple's Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy

Your Rights and Choices

Advertising

You can remove all advertisements by purchasing the "Remove Ads" option in the app. You can also limit ad tracking in your iOS device settings.

Data Access and Deletion

You can:

• Access your game data through the Profile section in the app
• Reset all your data using the "Reset All Data" option in Settings
• Delete the app to remove all locally stored data
• Contact us to request data deletion from our analytics

Children's Privacy

Pwned is rated for ages 4+ and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The game does not require account creation or personal information to play. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for analytics purposes.

International Data Transfers

If you use Pwned from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new privacy policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@pwnedgame.com
Website: https://pwnedgame.com

Consent

By using Pwned, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.