Boardgame Battles ("the App") is a mobile gaming platform developed to provide a safe and competitive experience for board and card game enthusiasts.

1. Data Collection and Authentication Cloud Sync

To provide features like global rankings and progress saving, we collect:

• Google Play Services: We use Google for authentication. This gives us access to your basic profile (nickname and profile picture).
• Gameplay Stats: Level (XP), match history, coins, and unlocked skins.
• Cloud Save: Your progress is stored securely to allow device switching and data recovery.

2. Advertisements and Analytics

Our free version displays advertisements to keep the game accessible to everyone.

• AdMob: We use Google AdMob to serve ads. They may collect device identifiers to provide personalized ads.
• Premium Users: If you purchase the "Remove Ads" version, all third-party ad tracking is disabled within the App.

3. Payments

We only receive a confirmation from Google to activate your Premium features and skins.

4. Multiplayer and Social Features

• Rankings: Your nickname and level are visible to other players in the Global Ranking.
• Friend System: Friend connections are based on nicknames and are stored in our secure database to facilitate multiplayer invites.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your gameplay data as long as your account is active. You can request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us via e-mail.

6. Security

We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data. All communication between the app and the server is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS.

7. Contact and Support

If you have questions about this policy or want to request data deletion, please contact our support team:

• Email: [email protected]