LEGAL · PRIVACY
Your data.
Your rules.
Effective: [Date]
Last Updated: [Date]
Tipsy Pixel
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Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Player Name: A display name you choose within the App
- Custom Packs: Words and phrases you create in custom card packs
- Subscription Status: Whether you have an active Premium subscription — payment is processed entirely by Apple and we never see your payment details
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device model, iOS version, and app version
- Usage Data: Game sessions, scores, and rounds played
- Game History: Records of completed games, stored locally on your device only
Camera & Microphone Access (Optional)
If you choose to enable Auto-Highlight Clips, the App records video and audio during gameplay using your device's camera and microphone. All recordings are stored exclusively on your device — we never upload them to our servers or any third party. You can enable or disable recording at any time in Settings.
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How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the App's core functionality
- Enable real-time multiplayer gameplay
- Process Premium subscription purchases via Apple
- Save your game history and custom card packs locally on your device
- Improve the App experience over time
- Provide customer support when you contact us
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Tracking and Advertising
We do not track users across third-party apps or websites. We do not use your data for targeted advertising. We do not share your data with advertising networks. The App does not use Apple's Advertising Identifier (IDFA) or any equivalent tracking technology.
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Data Storage and Security
- On-Device Storage: Game history, custom card packs, player preferences, and video recordings are stored locally on your device
- Multiplayer Sessions: Real-time game data (room codes, team names, scores) is temporarily stored on Firebase servers solely to enable multiplayer functionality. This data is automatically deleted within 24 hours after a game session ends
- No Permanent Cloud Storage: We do not maintain a permanent cloud profile or database record for individual users
- Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption for all data transmitted between your device and our servers
- No Data Sales: We never sell your personal information to any third party, under any circumstances
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Third-Party Services
Apple App Store
All subscription purchases are processed and managed by Apple. Apple's Privacy Policy applies: apple.com/legal/privacy
Firebase (Google)
Used exclusively for real-time multiplayer game sessions. Only the minimum data required to run a session (room code, team names, scores) is transmitted. Firebase Privacy Policy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy
We do not use any analytics, advertising, or other third-party SDKs beyond Apple and Firebase.
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Children's Privacy
The App is rated 12+ on the App Store. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The only user-provided data the App handles is a player display name chosen by the user, stored locally on their device.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the App, please contact us at tipsypixelstudio@gmail.com and we will promptly address it.
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Your Rights and Controls
- Access: All your data is stored on your device and accessible to you at any time
- Delete: You can clear game history and custom card packs at any time via Settings
- Opt-Out of Recording: Disable video highlight recording at any time in Settings
- Uninstall: Deleting the App removes all locally stored data from your device. Multiplayer session data on Firebase is automatically purged within 24 hours regardless
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California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- The right to know what personal information is collected about them
- The right to delete personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
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European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
- Legal Basis: We process minimal data on the basis of legitimate interest (multiplayer functionality) and your consent (optional features such as video recording)
- Data Controller: Tipsy Pixel
- Your Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection
- Retention: Multiplayer session data is deleted within 24 hours. All other data resides on your device under your full control
- Contact: tipsypixelstudio@gmail.com
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Data Retention Summary
| Data Type | Where Stored | Retention |
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| Player name & preferences | Your device | Until you delete the App |
| Game history | Your device | Until you clear it in Settings |
| Custom card packs | Your device | Until you delete them |
| Video recordings | Your device | Until you delete them |
| Multiplayer session data | Firebase servers | Deleted within 24 hrs of game end |
| Subscription status | Your device (via Apple) | Managed by Apple |
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: