Last Updated: December 4, 2024
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Prankix collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when using the Prankix application:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and authentication credentials.
- Profile Information: Display name, avatar, and other profile details you choose to provide.
- Game Data: Information about your gameplay, including game sessions, scores, and interactions with other players.
- User Content: Drawings, text submissions, and other content you create within games.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, including features accessed and time spent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Prankix application
- Enable multiplayer gameplay and social features
- Process and facilitate game sessions
- Personalize your experience and provide relevant content
- Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. AI Processing
Prankix uses artificial intelligence to enhance gameplay experiences. This includes:
- Analyzing drawings and text submissions for game mechanics
- Generating personality profiles based on gameplay responses
- Evaluating creativity and deception in game submissions
- Providing automated scoring and feedback
AI processing is performed to deliver core game functionality. Your content may be processed by third-party AI services, but we do not use your data to train AI models without explicit consent.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Players: Your username, profile information, and game content are visible to other players in your game sessions.
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including hosting, analytics, and AI processing.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure data storage with Firebase and Google Cloud Platform
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Game session data may be retained for analytics and service improvement purposes in an anonymized format.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.
8. Children's Privacy
Prankix is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.
We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
- Displaying a prominent notice within the app
Your continued use of Prankix after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Prankix Support
Email: privacy@prankix.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.