PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

We, Inkadian LLC, are a technology company that designs, develops, and operates mobile games. This Privacy Policy explains how and why we collect, store, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal data that we collect via our website, online advertisements, and mobile games (collectively, our "Services").

When you download, access, and/or play our Games, or interact with our websites or other Services, you acknowledge the collection and use of your information under this Privacy Policy, including our advertising partners' use of your data for targeted advertising purposes. If you have concerns about providing data to us or it being used as described in this Privacy Policy, please see Section 8 (Your Rights and Controls) and/or contact us at inquiry@inkadian.com.

Regional Supplements: If you reside in California, the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, or other regions with specific privacy laws, additional terms may apply as described in Section 11.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Country, region, name, email address, or username if and when you create an account or contact us.
• User Generated Content: Files, documents, videos, images, data, or information you upload or transmit through your communications with us or use of our Services.
• Profile and Gameplay Information: Screen name, avatar, profile picture, in-game progress, scores, achievements, payments (including purchase details), competition entries, team participation, and messages in team forums.
• Survey Information: Feedback and ratings you provide relating to our Services.
• Social Network Information: When you connect through social networks like Facebook, Google, or Apple, we may receive your name, profile picture, email address, user ID, and friends list (depending on your privacy settings).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: User ID, gameplay interactions, event and conversion data, device information, IP address, browsing history, operating system, browser type, performance metrics, crash logs, and diagnostic information.
• Device Data: Persistent and non-persistent device IDs, Advertising IDs (IDFA on iOS, Google Advertising ID on Android), App Set ID, and game center ID.
• Location Data: Location (country) based on your IP address.
• Commercial Information: Products and services purchased, obtained, or considered, and other purchasing histories.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• App Marketplaces: Device, account, and payment information when you download our apps or make in-app purchases through the Apple App Store, Google Play, or other marketplaces.
• Authentication Services: Information from third-party login services, including identity verification and profile data.
• Advertising Partners: Data about your interactions with our ads on third-party platforms.
• Other Sources: Publicly available sources, third parties with your consent, or through business transactions.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Game Services: Personalizing your profile, providing games (including social elements like team play and competitions), activating paid services, and providing player support.
• Optimization: Optimizing games for your device, delivering customized events, offers, and promotions.
• Communication: Sending service-related information, confirmations, technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• Safety and Security: Maintaining safety, security, and integrity of our Services, preventing fraud, cheating, and prohibited activities.
• Analytics: Understanding user preferences, measuring interest in our Services, conducting research, and improving user experience.
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, enforcing our Terms of Service, and establishing or defending legal rights.
• Business Operations: Managing our organization, verifying identity, conducting surveys, and supporting business transactions.
• Marketing and Advertising: As described in Section 4 below.

4. Marketing and Advertising

4.1 Our Marketing

Where permitted by law and by your preferences, we use your information to send marketing communications about our games, offers, and services. This includes:

• Email marketing to your registered email address
• Push notifications on your device
• In-game promotions and offers
• Advertising on third-party websites and apps

4.2 Third-Party Advertising

Our games include advertising for third-party products and services. We and our advertising partners collect and use information about you to display relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our advertising.

Information Shared with Ad Partners:

• Advertising IDs (IDFA, Google Advertising ID)
• IP address
• Services usage information
• Date and time of usage
• Inferred interests

Our advertising partners may combine this information with data they collect from other sources. You can find our current advertising partners and their privacy policies here:

• Unity Technologies
• ironSource Mobile LTD

4.3 Managing Advertising Preferences

Consent and Opt-Out:

US, EEA, UK, and Switzerland residents: We request your consent for targeted advertising when you first launch our games and via our Terms of Use agreement. You can withdraw your consent at any time from within our games by clicking the Settings icon > then "Data Settings", updating your preference, and clicking "Save".

5. How We Share Your Personal Data

5.1 Other Users

If you participate in online communities or send virtual gifts, we may share your public profile information, including screen name, profile picture, scores, achievements, and any information you choose to make public.

5.2 Service Providers

We share data with service providers who assist us with IT services, customer support, analytics, search engine optimization, and other supporting activities. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

5.3 Advertising Partners

As described in Section 4, we share certain data with advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes.

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data to comply with law enforcement requests, legal processes, court orders, or to protect rights, property, safety, or prevent illegal activity.

5.5 Business Transactions

We may share data in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sales of business assets.

5.6 With Your Consent

We may share data with your explicit consent or direction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Retention periods depend on:

• The purposes for which we collected the data
• Legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements
• Our need to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights

We may periodically delete or de-identify inactive accounts. Once data is no longer necessary, we will delete it or, if deletion isn't possible, isolate it from further processing.

7. Data Security

We maintain physical, technical, and procedural measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Access controls limiting who can access personal data
• Regular security assessments and incident response procedures
• Contractual protections with service providers

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Your Rights and Controls

8.1 Account Controls

• Delete Games: Removing our games from your device stops further data collection, though we may retain previously collected data.
• Reset Advertising ID: You can reset your mobile advertising identifier to appear as a new and different user.
• Device Permissions: Control our access to device information through your device settings.
• Push Notifications: Disable push notifications in your device settings.

8.2 Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights including:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we process
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Opt out of targeted advertising and data sales
• Non-discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising rights
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 15. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

For users between 13-18 (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction), parental consent may be required. Parents can control chat, in-app payments, and other features through parental controls in our games.

10. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your home country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Regional Specific Information

11.1 California Residents

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

11.2 EEA/UK/Switzerland Residents

Additional protections apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

11.3 Other Regions

Residents of other jurisdictions may have additional rights under local privacy laws.

• Brazil: General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
• Japan: Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
• South Korea: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
• Canada: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Australia: Privacy Act 1988
• New Zealand: Privacy Act 2020
• South Africa: Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA)
• India: Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB)

12. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our websites use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager, where available.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Services may link to third-party websites, applications, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party properties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes, we will update the effective date and notify you through appropriate channels if the changes are material. Your continued use of our Services after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact us: