Privacy Policy for Geo Madness
This Privacy Policy describes how Martin Cremer (hereinafter referred to as "I" or "the operator") collects, uses, and shares personal data of users of my game, Geo Madness (the "Game"). This policy also outlines how I and Google AdMob may collect and use your information in connection with the display of advertisements within the Game.
Data I Collect:
- Username: When you start the Game, you are required to provide a username, which is stored in my database.
- In-Game Data: I collect and store data related to your gameplay. This includes your chosen quiz categories (e.g., animals, cities, landmarks, and other diverse thematic topics), your guesses on the globe, the points you earn, and your overall game statistics.
- Chat Messages: While only the latest chat message is stored, I temporarily process chat messages you send to other players within the Game.
- Device Information: I may collect certain information about your device, such as device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers (including your device's Advertising ID or similar identifier).
- IP Address: Your IP address might be logged when you connect to my servers.
- Advertising Data: I may share certain data with Google AdMob, as described below.
How I Use Your Data:
- Username: Your username is used to identify you within the Game, display your name to other players, and store your game progress.
- In-Game Data: This data is used to track your progress across different quiz categories, award points, and facilitate the gameplay mechanics.
- Chat Messages: Chat messages are transmitted between players to enable in-game communication. The latest message is stored to potentially display recent activity.
- Device Information: This information helps me understand how my Game is used on different devices and allows me to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues. The Advertising ID or similar identifier is used by Google AdMob to personalize the ads you see.
- IP Address: IP addresses may be used for security purposes and to understand the general geographic distribution of my players.
Sharing Your Data:
- Other Players: Your username and in-game activity (guesses, chosen categories, points) will be visible to other players within the Game.
- Third-Party Service Providers: I may use third-party service providers for analytics, hosting, and other services related to the Game. These providers will have access to your personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their services and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
- Advertising Partner (Google AdMob): I partner with Google AdMob to display advertisements within the Game. To enable this, I may share certain data with Google AdMob, including your Advertising ID or similar identifier, IP address, and data about your use of the Game. This information is used to show you more relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
- Legal Requirements: I may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
Advertising Partner (Google AdMob):
I use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the Game. Google AdMob is an advertising platform provided by Google LLC. They may collect and use certain information about you, such as your device's advertising identifier, IP address, and your interactions with the Game, to personalize the advertisements you see and to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns.
Please consult the Google Privacy Policy for more information about their data collection and usage practices and how you may be able to control your privacy settings related to advertising:
Additionally, Google provides information about how users can manage their ad settings:
Advertising Identifier:
Google AdMob may use your device's advertising identifier (such as the Advertising ID on Android or the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) on iOS) to serve you with more relevant ads. You can control the use of this identifier in your device's settings. Typically, you can find these settings under "Privacy" or a similar section and look for options related to "Advertising." You may be able to reset your advertising identifier or opt out of personalized ads. Please note that even if you opt out, you may still see generic advertisements served by Google AdMob.
Your Rights:
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Please contact me if you have any requests regarding your personal data.
Contact Me:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at: geofaunagame@gmail.com
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the Game or by other means. Your continued use of the Game after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
By using my Game, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
