Privacy Policy for Ink Rollers

Effective Date: [Date of Implementation] | Last Updated: [Date of Last Update]

1. Introduction

Spirit Wise Studios ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Ink Rollers mobile game application (the "Game" or "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Game.

By using Ink Rollers, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Player Name: A display name you choose for your game profile
• Catchphrase: An optional personal message you can set in your profile
• Friend Codes: When you add friends using their unique 6-character codes
• Game Preferences: Your selected roller colors and audio settings

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Game Statistics: Win/loss counts, match participation data
• Gameplay Data: Player positions, paint actions, and game state information during matches
• Technical Data: Device type, operating system version, and app performance metrics
• Anonymous Identifiers: Firebase Authentication provides anonymous user IDs to enable game functionality

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Real names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal contact information
• Device contacts, photos, or other personal files
• Location data beyond what's necessary for game functionality
• Payment information (the game is free-to-play)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Game Functionality: Enabling multiplayer matches, friend connections, and profile management
• Game Balance: Tracking statistics to improve gameplay experience
• Technical Support: Diagnosing and fixing technical issues
• Service Improvement: Understanding how players interact with the game to enhance features

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Players

• Your chosen player name and catchphrase are visible to other players during matches
• Your friend code can be shared by you with others to establish friend connections
• Game statistics may be visible to friends in your friend list

4.2 With Third Parties

We use Firebase services (owned by Google LLC) to:

• Store and synchronize game data
• Provide user authentication
• Ensure service security through App Check

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage

• Game data is stored using Firebase Realtime Database (Google Cloud infrastructure)
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access

5.2 Data Retention

• Active player profiles are maintained while you continue using the game
• Game match data is retained for functionality and may be cleaned up periodically
• You can request account deletion at any time (see "Your Rights" section)

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• Profile Management: You can update your player name, catchphrase, and colors anytime in the game
• Friend Management: You can add or remove friends from your friend list
• Audio Settings: You can control sound effects and music through in-game settings

6.2 Data Deletion

To delete your account and associated data:

1. Contact us at Jeremy@spiritwisestudios.com with your request
2. Include your player name and friend code for verification
3. We will delete your profile data within 30 days of verification

6.3 Opting Out

You can stop using the game at any time by uninstalling the application.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Ink Rollers is designed to be family-friendly but is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Users

If you are accessing the game from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the game, you consent to such transfer.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Firebase Services (Google)

Our game uses Firebase services provided by Google LLC. Google's privacy policy applies to their services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

9.2 Google Play Services

If you download the game from Google Play, Google's privacy policy applies to that interaction: https://policies.google.com/privacy

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the game
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the game after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For account deletion requests, please include:

• Your player name
• Your friend code (if available)
• Reason for deletion request

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we do not sell personal information or collect extensive personal data, most CCPA rights may not apply, but you can still contact us with questions about your data.

13. European Users (GDPR)

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

• Right to access your data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to delete your data
• Right to data portability

Contact us using the information above to exercise these rights.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of [Date] and was last updated on [Date].

By playing Ink Rollers, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.