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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dope Wars ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username and, if you sign in with Google, your email address and Google account identifier.
  • Profile Data: Avatar selections and display preferences you choose.
  • Communications: When you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide in your messages.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.
  • Game Data: Gameplay statistics, scores, achievements, and game session information.
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, features used, and time spent in the app.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Google Sign-In: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your basic profile information (name, email, profile picture) as authorized by you.
  • App Store Platforms: Purchase verification data when you make in-app purchases.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process in-app purchases and verify transactions
  • Display leaderboards and enable competitive features
  • Sync your game progress across devices
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send important notices about the Service
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, cheating, and security issues
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve game balance and user experience

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide you with the Service you requested.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, security, and service improvement.
  • Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data for specific purposes.
  • Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Public Leaderboards: Your username and scores may be displayed publicly on leaderboards.
  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics, payment processing).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Safety and Security: To protect the rights, safety, and property of Dope Wars, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. We may retain certain information for longer periods as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention).

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 8).

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You can export your data directly from the app's Settings menu.

8.2 Correction

You can update your profile information (username, avatar) directly in the app.

8.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and all associated personal data. This can be done through the app's Settings menu or by contacting us.

8.4 Restriction and Objection

You may request that we restrict processing of your data or object to certain types of processing.

8.5 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

8.6 Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@dope-wars.com with the subject line "Privacy Request".

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age, we will delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

11. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to or integrate with third-party services. This privacy policy does not apply to those services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

Third-party services we may use include:

  • Google Sign-In (authentication)
  • Google Play Services / Apple App Store (purchases)
  • AdMob (advertising, for non-premium users)

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@dope-wars.com
Subject: Privacy Inquiry

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.