Privacy Policy for Draughts Game

Last Updated: November 2024

1. Introduction

Draughts (also known as "国际跳棋" in Chinese) is a board game application developed for Android devices. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe gaming experience for all users.

This Privacy Policy explains how our application handles information and what data we collect, if any.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII).

Our application is a completely offline game. All game data, including game progress, settings, and preferences, are stored locally on your device only.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Our application does not use analytics services, advertising networks, or any third-party data collection services.

The application may access the following device information for functionality purposes only:

• Device Information: Device model and operating system version (for compatibility and optimization)
• Crash Reports: If your device allows, anonymous crash reports may be sent to Google Play Console to help us improve the application

All such information is anonymous and aggregated, and cannot be used to identify you personally.

2.3 Third-Party Services

Our application does NOT use any third-party services that collect personal data, including:

• ❌ Analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, etc.)
• ❌ Advertising networks
• ❌ Social media integrations
• ❌ User tracking services
• ❌ Data collection services

3. How We Use Information

Since we do not collect personal information, we do not use your information for any commercial purposes.

Any anonymous data collected (if any) is used solely for:

• Improving application functionality and performance
• Fixing bugs and crashes
• Optimizing user experience

4. Data Storage

All game data, including:

• Game progress
• Game settings
• Move history
• Preferences

are stored locally on your device only. This data is never uploaded to any server or cloud service.

5. Data Security

Since we do not collect or store your personal information, there is no risk of data breach from our application.

All locally stored data is protected by Android's built-in security features.

6. Children's Privacy

Our application is suitable for users of all ages, including children.

We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

• ✅ We do not collect personal information from children
• ✅ We do not share children's information with third parties
• ✅ We do not display advertisements
• ✅ We do not use behavioral tracking

Our application complies with:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• Google Play Family Policy

7. Permissions

Our application requests NO sensitive permissions.

The application only requires:

• Touchscreen access: Required for game interaction (standard Android feature)

No permissions are requested for:

• ❌ Location
• ❌ Camera
• ❌ Microphone
• ❌ Contacts
• ❌ Storage (external)
• ❌ Network access
• ❌ Phone state
• ❌ Any other sensitive data

8. Data Sharing

We do NOT share, sell, or rent your information to any third parties because:

• We do not collect personal information
• We do not use third-party services that collect data
• All data remains on your device

9. Third-Party Links

Our application does not contain any links to third-party websites.

10. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal information, you have complete control over your data:

• ✅ Right to Access: All your data is stored locally on your device
• ✅ Right to Delete: You can uninstall the application at any time to remove all data
• ✅ Right to Control: You have full control over your game data

11. Data Retention

Game data is stored on your device for as long as you have the application installed. When you uninstall the application, all local data is automatically deleted.

12. International Users

This Privacy Policy applies to all users worldwide, regardless of location. Our application does not transfer data across borders because we do not collect or transmit any data.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

By continuing to use the application after changes are posted, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Application Name: Draughts (国际跳棋)
• Package Name: com.draughts.game
• Email: [Your contact email]
• Developer: [Your name or organization]

15. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• ✅ Google Play Developer Policy
• ✅ Google Play Family Policy
• ✅ COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
• ✅ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• ✅ CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)