Privacy Policy

1) Data Controller / Contact

Developer: MUSTAFA OZGUR
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://backgammon.mitcore.com

2) What Data We Collect

2.1 Account & Identity Information

• User ID (required) – to uniquely identify your account.
• Username / Nickname – displayed in the game.
• Email address (optional, if applicable) – for login or account recovery.

2.2 Game & App Activity

• Game actions (match start/end, moves, score/Elo changes, energy usage, etc.).
• Technical event logs (session duration, performance metrics, errors).

2.3 User-Generated Content (Chat)

If chat is enabled, we may process:

• Chat message content.
• Related metadata (timestamp, room/opponent ID).

2.4 Approximate Location

We do not collect precise GPS location. However, we may infer approximate location (country/region) from IP address.

2.5 Crash Logs

To detect and fix issues, we collect crash reports, which may include:

• Device model and OS version
• App version
• Error stack trace

Crash data may be processed using Sentry infrastructure under our control.

2.6 Advertising (if applicable)

If the App displays ads, advertising SDKs may process:

• Advertising ID (AAID) on Android
• Ad performance metrics (impressions, clicks)

2.7 In-App Purchases (if applicable)

Purchases (e.g., premium ad-free version, energy packs) are processed via Google Play Billing or Apple In-App Purchase.

• We do not access or store your credit card information.
• Purchase tokens/receipts may be processed for validation purposes.

3) Why We Collect Data

• App functionality – authentication, matchmaking, game progress.
• Security – fraud and abuse prevention.
• Quality improvement – crash analysis and debugging.
• Advertising & monetization (if applicable).
• Legal compliance.

4) Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. Data may be processed by:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Sentry (error monitoring)
• Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdMob) if ads are enabled
• Platform payment providers (Google Play / Apple)

5) Data Retention

• Account data: while your account remains active.
• Game history: as necessary to provide services.
• Chat data (if stored): e.g., 30 days.
• Crash logs: e.g., up to 90 days.

6) Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 13+. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

7) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards (e.g., encrypted connections via TLS). However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8) Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data. Contact us at [email protected].

9) International Transfers

Data may be processed on servers located outside your country, subject to appropriate safeguards.

10) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the App or on our website.

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