FULL PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which GameIteration collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a User) of the iOS and Android Apps/ Games. This privacy policy applies to the all products and services offered by GameIteration.
Web browser cookies:
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Types of Data collected
Among the types of Personal Data that this Application collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: Cookies, Usage Data, email address and geographic position. Other Personal Data collected may be described in other sections of this privacy policy or by dedicated explanation text contextually with the Data collection.
The Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or collected automatically when using this Application. Any use of Cookies - or of other tracking tools - by this Application or by the owners of third party services used by this Application, unless stated otherwise, serves to identify Users and remember their preferences, for the sole purpose of providing the service required by the User. Failure to provide certain Personal Data may make it impossible for this Application to provide its services. Users are responsible for any Personal Data of third parties obtained, published or shared through this Application and confirm that they have the third party's consent to provide the Data to the Owner.
Mode and place of processing the Data
Methods of processing:
The Data Controller processes the Data of Users in a proper manner and shall take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data. The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of the site (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Data Controller at any time.
Place:
The Data is processed at the Data Controller's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved with the processing are located. For further information, please contact the Data Controller.
Retention time:
The Data is kept for the time necessary to provide the service requested by the User, or stated by the purposes outlined in this document, and the User can always request that the Data Controller suspend or remove the data.
The use of the collected Data :
The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its services, as well as for the following purposes: Advertising, Analytics, Remarketing and behavioral targeting, Displaying content from external platforms, Advertising serving infrastructure, Contacting the User, Location-based interactions and Registration and authentication. The Personal Data used for each purpose is outlined in the specific sections of this document.
Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data
Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:
Advertising:
This type of service allows User Data to be utilized for advertising communication purposes displayed in the form of banners and other advertisements on this Application, possibly based on User interests. This does not mean that all Personal Data are used for this purpose. Information and conditions of use are shown below. Some of the services listed below may use Cookies to identify Users or they may use the behavioral retargeting technique, i.e. displaying ads tailored to the User’s interests and behavior, including those detected outside this Application. For more information, please check the privacy policies of the relevant services.
AdColony (Jirbo, Inc.)
AdColony is an advertising service provided by Jirbo, Inc. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing:
US – Privacy Policy (https://www.adcolony.com/privacy-policy/) – Opt out (https://www.adcolony.com/privacy-policy/opt-out )
AdMob (AdMob Google Inc.)
AdMob is an advertising service provided by AdMob Google Inc. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads).
Chartboost (Chartboost, Inc.)
Chartboost is an advertising service provided by Chartboost Inc. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy (https://answers.chartboost.com/en-us/articles/200780269)
Unity Ads (Unity Technologies ApS)
Unity Ads is an advertising service provided by Unity Technologies ApS. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: Denmark – Privacy Policy (https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy)
Facebook Ads:
Facebook Ads is an advertising service provided by Facebook Inc. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/)
Facebook Audience Network:
Facebook Audience Network is an advertising service provided by Facebook Inc. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy (https://www.facebook.com/ads/manage/audience_network/publisher_tos/)
Analytics:
The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/)
Google Analytics
(Google Inc.) Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of this Application, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services. Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data. Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy (https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/) – Opt Out (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en)
Displaying content from external platforms:
This type of service allows you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Application and interact with them. This type of service might still collect web traffic data for the pages where the service is installed, even when Users do not use it.
Location-based interactions:
Non-continuous geolocation (This Application) This Application may use User location Data in order to provide targeted advertising. Most browsers and devices provide tools to opt out from this feature by default. If explicit authorization has been provided, the User’s location data may be tracked by this Application. The geographic location of the User is determined in a manner that isn't continuous, either at the specific request of the User or when the User doesn't point out its current location in the appropriate field and allows the application to detect the position automatically. Personal Data collected: geographic position.
Registration and authentication:
By registering or authenticating, Users allow this Application to identify them and give them access to dedicated services. This Application is able to access some Data, stored by these third party services, for registration or identification purposes.
Google OAuth (Google Inc.)
Google OAuth is a registration and authentication service provided by Google Inc. and is connected to the Google network. Personal Data collected: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy (https://developers.google.com/accounts/docs/OAuth2)
Remarketing and behavioral targeting:
By registering or authenticating, Users allow this Application to identify them and give them access to dedicated services. Google OAuth (Google Inc.) Google OAuth is a registration and authentication service provided by Google Inc. and is connected to the Google network. Personal Data collected: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy (https://developers.google.com/accounts/docs/OAuth2)
Further information about Personal Data
Access to media/files/photos:
The application has the ability to use the file on the device with the application installed. This includes reading and writing to the SD card and USB storage. The app can also mount and unmount external storage as well as format external storage. This permission deals with reading external storage on newer devices.
Please be aware that we use this access ONLY to temporary write to the SD card or USB storage status of a game (save game) or to download an advertisement. All files will be deleted when not needed anymore. We do not read, store, copy or use your personal data such as photos, messages, or any other informations you store on your device.
Access to device information and call information:
An app can access your device ID(s), phone number, whether you're on the phone, and the number connected by a call. Device ID & call information may include the ability to read phone status and identity. The app uses this access to check the status of the phone (awake/sleep) or whether the phone call is held. The app does not listen to any phone calls, does not use the phone numbers stored on the device and does not use the call information to any other purposes than checking the status of the phone. This access is mostly used by advertisers. Access to network (wifi / cellular) state: Some features (like chat, ads, leaderboards) of the Application may require an access to the Internet therefore the Application needs to check the Internet connection. Access to credentials: The Application uses this access for Google OAuth (payments).
Unique device identification:
This Application may track Users by storing a unique identifier of their device, for analytics purposes or for storing Users' preferences.
Access to accounts:
App may use this access for Google Play Games Services.
In App Purchase (IAP)
We provide some features or item to be bought or unlocked as in game or app purchases through the mechanism provided by the app store (Google, Apple etc.). We take it for granted that any IAP made by You or your child is with your full knowledge, understanding and consent. As We do not force or fool the user to make any IAP so the company would not be responsible for any refund or claim whatsoever regarding IAP.
Changes to this privacy policy:
GameIteration has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms:
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contact & Complaints
Questions, comments and requests regarding this policy are welcomed and should be addressed to gameiteration@gmail.com
In the event that you wish to make a complaint about how we process your personal information, please contact us in the first instance at gameiteration@gmail.com and we will endeavor to deal with your request as soon as possible.
This document was last updated on January 2019.