This policy explains how Digital Bone Studios ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information on our website and in our mobile apps and games (including integrations with Google Play Games and related Google services).
1. Scope
This policy applies to: (a) the website and web properties operated by Digital Bone Studios, (b) mobile apps and games published by Digital Bone Studios on the Google Play Store, and (c) services we use such as Google Play Games Services, Firebase, Crashlytics, Google Analytics, payment processors, and other third‑party SDKs.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, username if you create an account.
- Support or contact messages: correspondence, feedback, and other messages you send to us.
- Payment information: when you make purchases, payment details are processed by third-party providers (we do not store full card numbers).
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
- Device and platform data: device identifiers, operating system, device model, IP address, language, timezone.
- Usage data: app version, session duration, levels completed, performance metrics, crash reports.
- Log and diagnostic data: errors, stack traces, timestamps collected by Crashlytics/Firebase or similar services.
2.3 Data from Third Parties
We may receive information from third parties such as Google Play (developer console), advertising partners, analytics providers, and identity providers (Google Sign-In / Google Play Games).
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and operate our services and games.
- Process purchases and subscriptions, fulfill orders, and manage refunds.
- Improve and personalize the experience, analyze usage and performance, and detect bugs and crashes.
- Send transactional messages (e.g., account notices) and optional marketing where permitted.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
4. Google Play Games & Google Services
Our Android apps may integrate with Google Play Games and other Google services. This section explains key interactions and data sharing related to those services.
4.1 Google Play Games
- When you sign in via Google Play Games, we may receive a player ID, display name, profile image, and basic account info from Google.
- We may store achievements, leaderboards, and game progress linked to your Play Games player ID to provide cross-device continuity.
- Using Play Games Services may also enable multiplayer features and social interactions (friends/players lists) as allowed by Google and by your consent.
4.2 Firebase, Analytics & Crash Reporting
We may use Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, and related Google products to collect anonymous and aggregate usage data, crash reports, and diagnostic information. Data collected may include device identifiers, OS version, app version, activity logs, and event data.
4.3 Google Play Console & Payments
Purchases made through Google Play are processed by Google Play Billing. Transaction receipts and purchase records are managed by Google; we receive confirmation of purchases (order ID, product ID) to deliver in-app content. We do not receive full payment card details for purchases processed through Google Play.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies (Website)
On our website we use cookies and similar technologies to enable site functionality, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and serve/measure advertising where applicable. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/EEA)
If you are in the European Economic Area, we process personal data when necessary to provide our services, where we have a legitimate interest (e.g., security, analytics), or with your consent (e.g., marketing, certain cookies). Contact us to exercise your rights listed below.
7. How We Share Data
- Service providers: hosting, analytics, payment processors, crash reporting, and other technical providers.
- Google and its services: as required when using Play Games, Firebase, Google Analytics, or Play Billing.
- Legal requests: when required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
- Business transfers: in connection with a sale, merger, or reorganization (you will be notified).
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described (providing services, legal obligations, dispute resolution, analytics). Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, object to, or port your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. We may ask for identity verification before fulfilling requests.
10. Children
Our website and apps are not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
11. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. If a breach affecting your personal data occurs, we will comply with legal notification requirements.
12. International Transfers
Data may be processed in countries other than your own by our service providers (Google, hosting, analytics). Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses, or rely on legal exceptions) to protect your data.
13. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights such as the right to opt out of sale or sharing and the right to request categories of data we collect and disclose. To submit a request, contact us using the details below.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will post the updated date at the top of this page and, when required, notify you of material changes through the app or email.
15. Third-Party Privacy Links
16. Contact Us
Digital Bone Studios
Email: [email protected]
Postal: 2108 N St Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
17. How to Request Data or Delete an Account
- Send an email to [email protected] with "Privacy Request" in the subject and include your account identifier (email or username) and the request type.
- We will verify your identity and respond within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days).