🏆 Checkers Royale 🏆

Welcome to Checkers Royale. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe gaming experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our checkers game application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account or play online, we may collect:

• Username or display name
• Country
• Account creation date

1.2 Game Data

To provide rankings, statistics, and online gameplay features, we collect:

• Game history and match results
• Win/loss records and statistics
• Player rankings and leaderboard positions
• In-game achievements and progress
• Match duration and gameplay patterns

1.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical data to improve app performance:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version
• IP address (for online matchmaking)
• Crash reports and error logs
• App usage statistics

1.4 Offline Mode

When playing offline against a friend or the phone, all game data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Online Matchmaking: Connect you with other players for online games
• Rankings & Leaderboards: Display your position and compare stats with other players
• Statistics Tracking: Provide you with detailed gameplay statistics and performance metrics
• Account Management: Maintain your account and game progress
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
• Communication: Send important updates about the game (if you've opted in)
• Security: Prevent cheating, fraud, and unauthorized access

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Public Rankings: Your username and game statistics are visible on public leaderboards
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the new entity

4. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

• Data encryption during transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Local storage encryption for offline data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Children's Privacy

Checkers Royale is designed for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Offline Play: Play entirely offline to avoid data collection
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data

7. Third-Party Services

Checkers Royale may integrate with third-party services for:

• Analytics (to understand app usage)
• Crash reporting (to fix bugs)
• Cloud storage (to sync your progress)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., resolving disputes).

9. International Users

Checkers Royale may be accessed globally. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries where our servers are located, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify you by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying an in-app notification for significant changes
• Sending an email (if you've provided one)

Continued use of Checkers Royale after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze app performance
• Personalize your experience

You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings.