Privacy Policy

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, 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 promotional self-hosted videos within the App. These videos do not collect, share, or track user data.
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the App experience.

3. Third-Party Services

We use Google Firebase for authentication and push notifications, and Expo/EAS for push notification infrastructure. These services have their own privacy policies.

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