Privacy Policy:-
This Privacy Policy governs the manners in which Indie Game Dev collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the Services offered by Indie Game Dev. Indie Game Dev is committed to providing fun and exciting digital entertainment across all its products and services, such as all applications available on Smartphone devices, tablets, browser and desktop (together, the “Services“). Indie Game Dev respects the privacy concerns of all users of its Services.
Collection of Data Log Files:-
To make our apps appealing to users, we must collect data logs about the usage of the app by you. But don’t worry, personal data is deleted within the app before we receive it and we tie the data to an ID that cannot be traced back to you.
The Application might automatically send anonym zed and obfuscated data log files to us that contain detailed information on your usage of the Application (e.g. data log files containing chat history, where
(i) Such history cannot be attributed to any individual person; and
(ii) Any personal details that you provide us voluntarily
(e.g. personal names, addresses, numbers, places, etc.) are obfuscated/deleted within an app before they are sent to us). The data logs from you shall be assigned an ID that cannot be traced back to your device and your device identification shall be immediately deleted from our system. Such data log files are used solely for the purpose of analysis, development and improvement of individual functions within the Application with the aim of making the Application more appealing to users. The data logs will not be disclosed to third parties.
Information Collection:-
Indie Game Dev primary goals in collecting and using information is to create your account, provide Services to you, improve our Service, contact you, conduct research and create reports for internal use.
Information Types:-
In this Privacy Policy, data is contained on two terms. Which are “Personal” and “Non Personal” Data.
a) Personal Data
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “personal data” means personally identifiable information that specifically identifies you as an individual.
Likely situations when you make personal data available to Indie Game Dev include, but are not limited to:
(i) Registration for Services, including leader boards;
(ii) Subscribing to newsletters;
(iii) Requesting technical support; and
(iv) Otherwise through use of Indie Game Dev Services where personal data is required for use or participation.
The types of personal data may vary depending on the type of activity you are engaged in. The personal data Indie Game Dev may collect, process and use may include, but are not limited to your name, screen/user name, Indie Game Dev Services’ or third party service ID, e-mail address.
b) Non-personal Data:-
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “non-personal data” means information that does not directly identify you. Additionally, non-personal data means “aggregate” and “de-personalized” information, which is data Indie Game Dev collects about the use of Indie Game Dev Services, from which any personally identifiable data has been removed.
Indie Game Dev may use tools or third party analytical software to automatically collect and use certain non-personal data that does not directly enable Indie Game Dev to identify you.
Analytic companies may access anonymous data (such as your IP address or device ID) to help us understand how Services are used. They use this data solely on our behalf. They do not share it except in aggregate form; no data is shared as to any individual user.
Access through Social Network Services:-
By accessing the Services through a social network, or mobile device, Users are authorizing ALPHA Games Studio to collect, store, and use in accordance with this Privacy Policy any and all information that they agreed the social network, mobile device platform could provide to ALPHA Games Studio through the social network/mobile device. Their agreement takes place when they connect with the third party network, platform or service via the Services, and/or when you connect with the Services, or “accept” or “allow” (or similar terms) Services to access your information through a social network, OR mobile device or other third party platform or service. ALPHA Games Studio may also collect or receive information about you from other Services users who choose to upload their email contacts. This information will be stored by ALPHA Games Studio and used primarily to help Users and their friends connect.
Permissions that may use sensitive information:-
The following is a detailed list of permissions and the way in which we implement them that we use and that may use sensitive information:
- WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
We use these permissions in some games or apps to save captured images of the game on the SD and read them to provide sharing options to the user. We also may use the read permission in some games to improve users experience and let them import images from their devices for change the characters skins.
How we use the information:-
We do not retain any personal data for longer than necessary. We may use information to ensure that users are in compliance with our terms. By using the Services and agreeing to this Privacy Policy, users authorize us to use their information for our general commercial purposes including sending email, SMS or other notifications to them relating to the Services.
Sharing Your Information:-
In addition, we will share your information (which may include personal information) with third parties (in other words, parties other than ALPHA Games Studio) or allow third parties to collect this information from our Services in the following circumstances.
Ads appearing on our services may be delivered to Users by advertising partners who may set cookies. Also provide analytics services or other services for the Users experience which use cookies. These cookies allow the ad or analtyics servers to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers. Below are provider names of some of the third party analytics and advertising services we use. Please see the links below to learn more about the privacy policy of our third-party service providers.
Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses “non personally identifiable information” and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html.
Our Policy about Children:-
We take special precautions respecting users children’s. If a user chooses to register, they can input a date of birth, username and email address to set up an account. The user’s account is limited to participating in those aspects of the Services that are deemed to be appropriate for users; features of our Services that may involve the possibility of posting personal information, such as comments, are automatically disabled.
Immediately upon registration, the user’s email address is turned into an encrypted format, a “one way hash”, which we can’t read and which is used to authenticate the user login process.
We do not permanently store the email addresses of users in a recoverable format because we do not retain the email addresses of users in a usable form after initial registration. We have no means of initiating contact with such users by email after registration. The user name of registered users is not used as a means to contact such users.
Payment Information:-
If you make a purchase in our Services, such as a license to use in-game virtual currency or virtual items in a game you play, our third party payment processor will collect the billing and financial information to process your charges. This information may include your postal address, e-mail address, and financial information, like credit card numbers. Indie Game Dev does not collect or store your financial information. However, ALPHA Games Studio payment processors may share non-financial information with us related to your purchases, like your name, billing address and the items purchased in order to fulfill your order. We may also obtain the non-financial billing and payment information that you provide when your purchase is processed by someone else (like Facebook, Apple or Google) such as when you purchase something in a game you play on a social network or that you downloaded on your mobile device. Please note that purchases of third party credits or currencies may also be subject to those parties policies.
Changes to this privacy policy:-
ALPHA Games Studio has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Acceptance of the terms:-
By using Indie Game Dev games and Apps, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not accept the terms in this policy. Please do not use our games and Apps. The continued use of our products after any amendment of this privacy policy will be deemed your acceptance of the changes and/or new terms.
Indie Game Dev reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at reasonable times, so please review it frequently. Your continued use of Services will signify your acceptance of the changes to this Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 01/08/2023