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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 27, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to $tan ("we," "our," or "us"), a trivia-based mobile application featuring multiplayer gameplay and in-app purchases. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is handled.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use $tan (the "Service").

By using $tan, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Account Information

When you create an account or sign in (including via Apple or Google), we may collect:

  • Name or username
  • Email address
  • Unique user ID

b. Multiplayer & Social Data

To support multiplayer features, we may collect and store:

  • Username and profile information
  • Game history and scores
  • Matchmaking data
  • In-game interactions with other players

c. Transaction Information (In-App Purchases)

If you make purchases within $tan, we may collect:

  • Purchase history (items, upgrades, etc.)
  • Transaction identifiers

Note: Payments are processed through Apple's App Store. We do not collect or store your payment card details.

d. Usage & Analytics Data

We collect information about how you use the app, including:

  • Gameplay activity
  • Features accessed
  • Session duration
  • Crash logs and performance data

This data may be collected through tools such as Firebase Analytics.

e. Device Information

We may collect:

  • Device type and operating system
  • IP address
  • Device identifiers
  • Push notification tokens

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide and maintain gameplay functionality
  • Enable multiplayer matchmaking and leaderboards
  • Process and manage in-app purchases
  • Improve game performance and features
  • Communicate updates, promotions, or important notices
  • Detect and prevent cheating, fraud, or abuse

4. Firebase and Third-Party Services

$tan uses third-party services, including Firebase (Google LLC), for:

  • Authentication
  • Cloud data storage (Firestore/Realtime Database)
  • Analytics
  • Push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

These services may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We may also use:

  • Apple Game Center (if applicable)
  • Apple In-App Purchase system

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., Firebase) to operate the app
  • Other Players (limited to usernames, scores, and gameplay data in multiplayer features)
  • Legal Authorities when required by law
  • Business Transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase and other cloud services. We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

You can request account deletion by contacting us at: stevenalexjr@aol.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Maintain game progress and purchases
  • Comply with legal obligations

9. Children's Privacy

$tan is not intended for children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Push Notifications

With your permission, $tan may send push notifications related to:

  • Game invites
  • Multiplayer activity
  • Updates and promotions

You can disable notifications in your device settings.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected with a revised "Effective Date."

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: