🎯 GameZone Play & Earn Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GameZone Play & Earn ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the GameZone Play & Earn mobile application ("App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture (via Google Sign-In)
• User ID: Unique identifier for your account
• Activity Data: Coins earned, ads watched, games played, referral activities

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device model, operating system, app version
• Usage Data: App interactions, session duration, feature usage
• Advertising Data: Ad interactions and preferences (via Google AdMob)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Google Sign-In: Basic profile information from your Google account
• AdMob: Advertising interaction data for personalized ads
• Firebase: Analytics and crash reporting data

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Provide and maintain the GameZone Play & Earn app services
• Track your earning activities and coin balance
• Process reward redemptions and withdrawals
• Manage your referral system participation

3.2 Communication

• Send important app updates and notifications
• Respond to your support requests and inquiries
• Provide customer service assistance

3.3 Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze app usage to improve user experience
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features and services

4. Advertising and AdMob Integration

4.1 How AdMob Works in Our App

• We display rewarded video advertisements that you can choose to watch
• You earn coins for watching complete advertisements
• AdMob may collect data to show you relevant ads
• We do not encourage clicking on ads for any purpose other than genuine interest

4.2 AdMob Data Collection

Google AdMob may collect and use the following information:

• Device advertising ID
• IP address and general location
• App usage and interaction data
• Ad interaction and preference data

4.3 Ad Personalization

You can control ad personalization through your device settings:

• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers:

• Google Firebase: Authentication, database, and analytics
• Google AdMob: Advertisement serving and monetization
• Google Sign-In: User authentication services

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication through Google Sign-In
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and user authentication

6.2 Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Control

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format

7.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

10.1 Types of Technologies Used

• Analytics: Firebase Analytics for app usage insights
• Advertising: AdMob advertising identifiers
• Authentication: Google Sign-In tokens

10.2 Managing Tracking

You can manage tracking through your device settings and by adjusting in-app preferences.

11. Updates 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 new Privacy Policy in the app
• Sending a notification through the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

12. Contact Information

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.