Effective Date: 17/01/2025

Spades with Friends LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Spades with Friends (the “Game”). By accessing or using the Game, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you interact with the Game. This includes:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account.
• Profile Information: Avatar customizations, emotes, and other personalization details.
• Transaction Information: Details about in-app purchases and virtual coin transactions.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Type of device, operating system, unique device identifiers, and browser type.
• Usage Data: Gameplay statistics, preferences, and interaction with features.
• Location Data: General location based on your IP address.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• If you log in via third-party platforms (e.g., Google, Apple), we may receive certain information as permitted by those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

2.1 Provide and improve the Game’s functionality, including:

• Enabling gameplay features (e.g., multiplayer, leaderboards).
• Processing in-app purchases and transactions.

2.2 Personalize your experience by:

• Customizing your avatar and in-game settings.
• Displaying relevant ads and offers.

2.3 Communicate with you:

• To send account-related updates or respond to inquiries.
• To notify you of changes to the Game or policies.

2.4 Maintain security and prevent fraud:

• Detect and address unauthorized activities or policy violations.
• Ensure the safety of all players.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information:

3.1 With Service Providers

• To facilitate payment processing, analytics, or customer support.

3.2 For Legal Reasons

• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
• To enforce our Terms and protect our rights or safety.

3.3 In Business Transfers

• If we are involved in a merger, sale, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Afterward, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Update Information

• You can access and update your account information through the Game’s settings.

5.2 Opt-Out of Marketing

• You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

5.3 Delete Your Account

• You can request account deletion by contacting us at [Contact Email]. Note that some information may be retained for legal or security purposes.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Game is not intended for children under 13 years of age. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your own. By using the Game, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Game after updates signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at help@spadeswithfriends.org.