Privacy Policy – Space Shooter: Asteroid Drift

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected and processed when you play Space Shooter: Asteroid Drift, install or use the Game, or otherwise interact with content provided by Pooled Games. The Game is distributed primarily via the Google Play Store.

In short:

We do not ask you to create an in-game account or provide your name, email address, or password.
We do not directly collect information that identifies you personally, such as your real name, email, or phone number.
The Game uses third-party services (such as advertising networks, analytics, and Google Play Games Services) which may collect and process certain data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can manage many privacy-related settings on your device (for example ad personalization, OS-level privacy controls, or through third-party consent dialogs where applicable).

                            Important: By installing or playing the Game, you agree to the collection and use of information
                            as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not install or play the Game.
                        

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide Directly

The Game is designed to be played without creating an in-game account and without requiring you to submit your name, email address, or other contact details. In general, we do not collect information directly identifying you.

However, you may choose to contact us voluntarily (for example, by email or through a support form). In these cases, we will process the information you provide (e.g., your email address and message content) solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and improving the Game.

2.2. Gameplay & Progress Information

Within the Game, we may locally store basic gameplay information on your device, such as:

In-game progress (e.g., high scores, unlocked ships, upgrades, settings).
Local preferences (e.g., sound/music/vibration settings, language preferences, UI toggles).

This data is typically stored on your device using technologies such as PlayerPrefs or local storage. It is not designed to identify you personally and is primarily used to provide you with a consistent gameplay experience.

2.3. Device & Technical Information (via Third Parties)

When you use the Game, certain non-identifying technical information may be collected automatically by third-party services integrated into the Game, such as advertising or analytics providers. This may include:

Device information (e.g., device model, operating system version, language, country or region, unique device identifiers).
Log information (e.g., IP address, timestamps, crash reports, performance data, diagnostic data).
Usage information (e.g., which screens or game modes are accessed, session duration, in-game events, ad impressions).

We use this information to:

Ensure the Game functions correctly and securely.
Improve performance, stability, and understand how players interact with the Game.
Serve and measure the effectiveness of in-game advertising.

2.4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Game itself does not use traditional browser cookies. However, third-party SDKs and services integrated into the Game (for example, advertising networks and analytics providers) may use cookies, mobile identifiers, and similar technologies for purposes such as:

Delivering ads and measuring their performance.
Limiting the number of times a particular ad is shown.
Detecting fraud and protecting against misuse.
Understanding how users interact with the Game and with ads.

You can often control or reset your advertising identifiers through your device settings and may be able to limit ad tracking or personalized advertising depending on your mobile platform.

3. Advertising, Analytics & Third-Party Services

The Game may display third-party advertisements and may integrate services for analytics, crash reporting, or Google Play Games leaderboards and achievements (collectively, “Third-Party Services”). These Third-Party Services may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

3.1. Advertising Networks

The Game may use one or more advertising networks or mediation platforms to show ads such as banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded video ads. These providers may collect:

Device identifiers and advertising identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID).
Approximate location (e.g., country or region derived from IP address).
Information about ad interactions (e.g., ad views, clicks, completion of rewarded videos).
Technical data to detect fraud, ensure security, and optimize ad delivery.

This data is generally used to:

Serve ads within the Game.
Measure ad performance and effectiveness.
Limit the frequency of specific ads.
Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

                            Note: Depending on your region and applicable law (for example, in the European Economic Area),
                            certain Third-Party Services may request your consent to use or store specific identifiers or to show personalized ads.
                            Where this is required, such consent mechanisms may be presented to you within the Game or by the third-party provider.
                        

3.2. Analytics & Crash Reporting

We may use analytics and crash-reporting services to understand how the Game is used and to improve stability, performance, and features. These services may collect, for example:

Aggregated usage statistics (e.g., daily active users, session lengths, feature engagement).
Crash logs and performance data (e.g., stack traces, error codes, device model, OS version).

This data is typically aggregated and anonymized and is not used to identify you personally.

3.3. Google Play Games Services

The Game may support Google Play Games Services, such as leaderboards or achievements. Using these features is optional. If you choose to sign in through Google Play Games:

Your Google Play Games profile information (such as your nickname and avatar) may be used within the Game, in accordance with Google’s policies.
Scores or achievement progress may be submitted to Google Play Games servers in order to display rankings and progress to you and, where applicable, to other players.

These features are governed by Google’s own terms and privacy policy. We do not receive your Google account password.

3.4. Links to Third-Party Content

The Game may occasionally display links to third-party websites, app store pages, promotional content, or advertisements that lead outside the Game. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites or services. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal data.

4. How We Use Information

We and our Third-Party Service providers use information collected through the Game for purposes such as:

Operating and maintaining the Game and its features.
Providing in-game rewards, progression, and game state persistence.
Displaying and measuring the performance of advertising.
Analyzing usage to improve gameplay, balance difficulty, and develop new content.
Fixing bugs, enhancing security, and preventing cheating or abuse.
Responding to player support requests or legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing & Your Rights

Depending on your location, the legal basis for processing your information may include:

Performance of a contract – to provide the Game and its core functionality you download and use.
Legitimate interests – to operate, protect, and improve the Game (for example, preventing fraud, ensuring security, understanding how players use the Game), provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
Consent – for certain optional activities where required by law (such as personalized advertising or some forms of analytics in specific regions). Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time through available settings or the mechanisms provided by the relevant Third-Party Service.

5.1. Your Rights (where applicable)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have some or all of the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Access – to request confirmation of whether your personal data is being processed and to receive a copy of it.
Rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Erasure – to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Restriction – to request restriction of processing in certain cases.
Objection – to object to certain processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Data portability – to request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format in certain circumstances.
Withdraw consent – when processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise these rights (where they apply), you may contact us using the details provided in the Contact section. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests. Please note that some data may be retained as required or permitted by law, even after a deletion request.

6. Data Sharing & Retention

6.1. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data:

With Third-Party Service providers (such as advertising networks, analytics providers, crash-reporting tools, and platform services like Google Play Games) as described above.
With competent authorities or law enforcement where we are legally required to do so, or where disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, enforce our terms, or investigate potential violations.
In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where the Game or its related rights are transferred to another entity, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.

6.2. Data Retention

We retain data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. In practice, this means:

Local gameplay data stored on your device is retained until you uninstall the Game, clear app data, or reset your device.
Analytics and diagnostic data collected by Third-Party Services may be retained for varying periods in accordance with their own policies.
Support communications (e.g., emails you send us) may be retained for a period reasonably necessary to manage our relationship with you and to comply with legal obligations.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Game is designed for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children under the age required by applicable law in your jurisdiction (for example, under 13 years in many regions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate parental consent where it is required.

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has provided personal data to us or to one of our Third-Party Service providers in connection with the Game without your consent (where such consent is required), please contact us using the details in the Contact section. We will take reasonable steps to address the issue, including deleting or anonymizing such data where appropriate.

8. International Data Transfers

The Game and the Third-Party Services used by the Game may be provided from locations around the world. As a result, information collected in connection with the Game may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you are located. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Where required by law, we and our Third-Party Service providers will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that any international transfers of personal data are carried out in compliance with applicable data protection laws (for example, by using standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms).

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information associated with the Game against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the Game, legal requirements, or data processing practices. When we do, we will revise the “Effective date” at the top of this page and, where required by law, we may provide additional notice (such as within the Game or via platform notices).

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle information in connection with the Game.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices in connection with Space Shooter: Asteroid Drift, you can contact us at:

Pooled Games
Email: motexture489@gmail.com

Note: Do not include sensitive information (such as passwords, payment details, or government identification numbers) in your messages to us.