Darkest Castle - Xenex Studio

Darkest Castle is a simple arcade game developed and published by [Your Studio Name, e.g., Studio Xenex] for entertainment purposes. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it by adhering to a policy of minimal data collection.

Information We Collect and Do Not Collect Our core principle is that we do not collect, store, or share any personal information that directly identifies you—such as your name, email address, phone number, or precise location—while you are playing the game.

The game is designed to be played without requiring you to provide any personal data. Any technical data we process is used purely for the functioning of the game and is generally anonymized or aggregated.

Anonymous Identifiers for Purchases: When you make an optional In-App Purchase (IAP) or need to restore a previous purchase, we utilize an anonymous transaction receipt or device/store identifier provided by the respective mobile store platform (e.g., Apple App Store or Google Play Store). This identifier allows us to confirm the purchase legitimacy and grant you the item, but it is not linked back to your personal identity by us.

In-App Purchases (IAPs) and Payment Processing Darkest Castle offers optional In-App Purchases (IAPs) to enhance gameplay (such as removing ads or acquiring virtual currency).

Payment Processor: All IAP transactions are processed exclusively by the third-party payment platform that manages your mobile device (e.g., Google Play or Apple).

No Financial Data Storage: We do not collect, receive, store, or have access to any of your financial information, including credit card numbers, billing addresses, or security codes. The payment platform handles all aspects of your financial transaction securely.

Recommendation: Please review the privacy policy and terms of service of the platform you use (Apple or Google) for details on how they collect and handle your payment and personal data.

Third-Party Services (Advertising and Analytics) The game utilizes third-party services for essential functions:

A. Advertising Darkest Castle may display advertisements through third-party ad networks (such as Google AdMob) to support the game's continued development. These services rely on non-personal information to serve ads:

Data Collected by Ad Networks: Ad networks may use technologies (like cookies, device advertising identifiers, or similar technologies) to collect data such as your device type, IP address (used for general location), and game usage information to serve personalized and relevant advertisements.

Your Control: This data collection is governed by the respective ad network’s privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies for details on their practices and your available opt-out options regarding personalized advertising through your device's operating system settings.

B. Analytics We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Firebase Analytics) to understand how the game is being used. This data helps us identify bugs, improve game balance, and inform future updates.

Data Collected for Analytics: This data is typically anonymous and includes information like session length, levels played, frequency of use, and crash reports. This data is not combined with personal identifiers.

Children’s Privacy Our game is safe for all ages and is not directed at children. Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other global regulations, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.

If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information without their consent, please contact us immediately at the email provided below, and we will take necessary steps to delete such information from our systems.

Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy here and updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this document. We advise you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the game after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or the game in general, please contact us directly at:

studioxenex@gmail.com