Kurd ST ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Kurd ST mobile application (the "App"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our App.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we receive the following from your Google account:
- Display name
- Email address
- Profile photo URL
- Google provider ID
We use this information to create and manage your Kurd ST account.
1.2 Game Data
We collect gameplay-related data including:
- Games played and results (wins/losses)
- Scores, trophies, and leaderboard rankings
- Answers submitted during trivia games
- Friends list and friend requests
- Game invitations between users
1.3 Device Information
We may collect device-level information including:
- Push notification tokens (Expo Push Token) for delivering notifications
- Advertising identifier (for personalized ads, subject to your consent)
- Device type and operating system
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Account Management: To create, authenticate, and maintain your account.
- Gameplay: To provide matchmaking, track scores, and display leaderboards.
- Social Features: To enable friend connections, friend requests, and game invitations.
- Notifications: To send push notifications about game invites, friend requests, and app updates.
- Advertising: To display ads within the App. We use your Advertising ID only with your explicit consent.
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the App experience.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Firebase: For authentication (Google Sign-In) and push notification delivery (FCM).
- Expo / EAS: For push notification infrastructure and app updates.
- Google Ads (AdMob): For displaying advertisements. AdMob may use your Advertising ID to show personalized ads. You will be prompted to consent before any tracking occurs, in compliance with Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework.
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
4. Data Storage & Security
Your account data is stored on our secure servers. We use industry-standard security measures including:
- Bearer token authentication for API requests
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure token storage on your device
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, please contact us at the email address below.
6. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete that information.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App. You are advised to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: kst.app.game@gmail.com