Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Welcome to KingdomsCrown! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you play KingdomsCrown (the “Game”) on Android or iOS, or use our related services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Who We Are

We are the KingdomsCrown Team, the developers of KingdomsCrown, a strategy game available on Android and iOS where players build kingdoms, engage in battles, and purchase in-game items like Crowns and VIP Memberships. For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@kingdomscrown.com
• Data Controller: KingdomsCrown Team

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our Services:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you log in using Google Sign-In (via Firebase Authentication), we collect your name and email address. In the future, we may offer login via Facebook, which will collect similar information.
• Purchase Information: If you make in-app purchases (e.g., Crowns, VIP Membership) via Google Play (on Android) or Apple (on iOS), we collect purchase tokens and transaction details to validate and process your purchase.
• User Content: If you contact us via our support email, we collect the content you submit.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: We collect data such as your device model, operating system, device ID, and IP address to optimize the Game for your device.
• Gameplay Data: We store data about your in-game activity (e.g., progress, achievements, interactions) in our MongoDB database to save your game state and improve your experience.
• Usage Data: We use Unity Analytics to track how you interact with the Game (e.g., session length, features used) to enhance performance and fix bugs.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from third-party services:

• Google Play and Apple: When you make a purchase, Google Play or Apple provides us with purchase tokens to validate transactions.
• Firebase Authentication: We receive your name, email, and authentication tokens to manage your account.
• Unity Analytics: We receive aggregated data about your usage patterns to improve the Game.
• Facebook: In the future, if you log in with Facebook, we will receive your name and email from Facebook.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Services (e.g., save your game progress, process purchases).
• Authenticate your account via Firebase and allow login features (e.g., “Login with Google” and, in the future, “Login with Facebook”).
• Send you push notifications about game updates or events (you can disable these in the Game settings).
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support via email.
• Analyze usage patterns with Unity Analytics to improve the Game’s performance and features.
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., retaining purchase records for accounting purposes).

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties like Google Play and Apple (for payments), Firebase (for authentication), Unity Analytics (for usage tracking), and Hetzner (for hosting) process data on our behalf.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may share data with law enforcement or regulatory bodies.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your data:

• Push Notifications: You can disable push notifications in the Game’s settings or your device settings.
• Account Deletion: To delete your account and associated data, email us at privacy@kingdomscrown.com. Note that some data (e.g., purchase records) may be retained for legal purposes.
• Access and Correction: You can access or update your account information (e.g., email) via the Game’s settings or by contacting us.

5.1 EU/EEA Users (GDPR Rights)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

• Request a copy of your personal data.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@kingdomscrown.com.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., encryption, secure hosting via Hetzner) to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee protection against unauthorized access, hacking, or data breaches.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services. We may retain certain data (e.g., purchase records) for legal or accounting purposes even after account deletion. Inactive accounts may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your region (e.g., Germany, where our Hetzner servers are located). We ensure these transfers comply with applicable laws, such as GDPR for EU users.

9. Third-Party Links

The Game may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Play, Apple App Store). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies directly.

10. Children’s Privacy

KingdomsCrown is rated PEGI 7 and is not specifically targeted at children under 13. However, we recognize that children under 13 may play the Game. To comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and GDPR-K (for EU children), we take the following measures:

• We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
• If a child under 13 attempts to create an account, we may require parental consent via email before processing their data.
• We limit the data collected from children under 13 to what is necessary to provide the Services (e.g., gameplay data).
• Parents can contact us at privacy@kingdomscrown.com to review, modify, or delete their child’s data.

If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal data without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-game notifications. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@kingdomscrown.com
• Address: KingdomsCrown Team, Your Address