Privacy Policy for Tug of Territory
Thank you for playing Tug of Territory ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used, and disclosed when you access and use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Game").
By downloading, installing, or playing Tug of Territory, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information Collected Automatically
When you access or play the Game, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information, including:
- Device Identifiers: Anonymous installation IDs, randomly generated device UIDs, and advertising identifiers (e.g., Apple IDFA or Google Advertising ID, subject to your device permission).
- Game Progress & Economy Data: In-game currency balances (Coins, Gems), crowns earned, unlocked cosmetics (skins, trails), match history, win rates, and game statistics.
- Usage & Analytics Data: Session duration, gameplay interactions, game mode preferences, and performance metrics.
- Crash & Diagnostic Data: Crash logs, stack traces, operating system version, device model, and system diagnostics to identify and fix technical issues.
B. Information You Provide Directly
- Player Display Name: You may choose a custom display name inside the Game for multiplayer matches and global leaderboards. We do not require or collect your real name, email address, physical address, or phone number.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide and Operate the Game: Enable multiplayer matchmaking, custom room creation with invite codes, match state synchronization, and score calculation.
- Game Progression & Cloud Sync: Save and restore your profile, unlocks, coins, gems, and career statistics across sessions.
- Leaderboards & Competitions: Maintain global leaderboard rankings and seasonal champion podiums.
- Deliver In-Game Advertisements: Show banner ads, interstitial ads, and user-rewarded video ads.
- Analytics & Performance Improvements: Understand gameplay balance, monitor server load, and optimize battery and memory performance.
- Customer Support & Bug Fixes: Troubleshoot technical errors and deliver game updates.
3. Third-Party Services & SDKs
The Game integrates trusted third-party service providers that may collect and process information subject to their respective privacy policies:
Google AdMob
AdvertisingServes banner, interstitial, rewarded video, and app open advertisements. AdMob may collect device advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID), approximate location, and ad interaction metrics.
Google Firebase (Firestore & Realtime Database)
Cloud Database & Real-Time MultiplayerCloud backend storage for user cloud profiles, game state snapshots, and real-time multiplayer room networking.
Google Analytics for Firebase & Crashlytics
Analytics & Crash DiagnosticsCollects anonymized gameplay interactions, session duration, performance metrics, and crash stack traces to diagnose bugs and improve game balance.
4. In-Game Purchases & Advertising
- Rewarded Ads: You may voluntarily choose to watch rewarded video advertisements to earn bonus coins or multiply match rewards.
- In-Game Currency: Coins and gems are virtual items solely for use within the Game and have no real-world monetary value.
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K Compliance)
Tug of Territory is designed for general audiences of all ages. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Union).
- We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or exact location data from any players.
- If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take immediate steps to delete such data.
6. Data Retention and Security
- Data Retention: We retain non-personal gameplay data, leaderboards, and cloud profile information for as long as necessary to provide game services or until you request deletion.
- Data Security: We implement industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS) and administrative safeguards to protect your game data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
7. Your Rights and Choices
- iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking and disable tracking for Tug of Territory, or adjust Apple Advertising.
- Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads and select Delete advertising ID or Opt out of Ads Personalization.
You may request the deletion of your anonymous cloud profile, statistics, and leaderboard entries at any time by contacting our support team with your in-game User ID.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect game updates or changes in legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Game following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or privacy-related requests regarding Tug of Territory, please reach out to: