1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how I, Arkadiy Tsoy (hereinafter "Developer," "I," or "my"), collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the mobile game "Hwatu" (hereinafter "Game"). I comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using the Game, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information I Collect
When you use the Game, I may collect the following types of information:
- Device Information: Data about your device, such as device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and crash data.
- Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the Game, including gameplay data, in-app purchases, and ad views.
- iCloud Data: Information about your game progress and settings stored and synced via iCloud.
3. How I Use Your Data
The data collected is used for the following purposes:
- To Operate and Improve the Game: To maintain and enhance the functionality of the Game.
- To Process In-App Purchases: To process purchases of virtual coins and provide virtual items.
- To Serve Advertisements: To display relevant ads. Ad networks may collect information about your interactions with the Game to personalize ads.
- To Sync Data via iCloud: To store and sync your game progress and settings across devices.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
I process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contract Necessity: To ensure the Game functions properly and to process purchases.
- Your Consent: For using data for advertising purposes, where applicable.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve the Game and provide personalized content.
5. Data Subject Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the data I have collected about you.
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, where possible.
- Restriction: Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or for advertising purposes.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another data controller in a machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact me at rtat.store@gmail.com.
6. California Consumer Rights (CCPA)
Under CCPA, you have the right to:
- Access Request: Request information about the personal data I have collected about you, including the sources of data collection and the parties with whom the data has been shared.
- Deletion Request: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-Out of Sale: Opt out of the sale of your personal data, if applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact me at rtat.store@gmail.com.
7. Data Sharing
I do not sell your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: I may share data with third parties who assist in processing payments or serving ads. These parties are obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: I may disclose your information if required by law.
8. Advertising
The Game may include ads served by third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and other technologies to collect data about your interactions with the Game to deliver personalized ads.
9. Data Storage and Security
I implement reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access and loss. However, no method of data transmission over the internet can guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
The Game is not intended for children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I become aware that I have collected such information, I will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted in the Game or on my website. Continued use of the Game after changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at rtat.store@gmail.com.
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of European Union, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).