Privacy Policy for Warcodes

Effective Date: 9/9/2024

Thank you for playing Warcodes! At Cozy Orchards ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you or your child uses Warcodes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@warcodes.app.

1. Information We Collect

When you or your child use Warcodes, we may collect certain information, including:

Personal Information: We may collect your or your child’s name, email address, or other details necessary for account creation, game progress syncing, and in-game purchases. For children under 13, we will only collect personal information with parental consent where required by law.
Device Information: We collect information about the device used to access the game, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Game Usage Information: We collect data related to in-game actions, achievements, progression, and other gameplay details to enhance the gaming experience.
Payment Information: If you or your child make in-app purchases, we collect transaction details (we do not store credit card information; payments are processed by third-party services such as Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or other payment processors).
Location Information: We may collect location data for specific game features, but only with your or your child’s consent where required.
Automatically Collected Information: We collect certain technical information automatically, such as IP address, crash reports, and gameplay logs, to improve game performance and ensure security.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services, including saving game progress and supporting gameplay features.
To process transactions, including in-app purchases.
To improve and personalize the gameplay experience.
To communicate game updates, events, or promotional offers.
To analyze and enhance game performance and resolve technical issues.
To comply with legal requirements and protect our rights.

3. Children’s Privacy

Warcodes is designed for players aged 9 and up. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws concerning children’s privacy.

Parental Consent: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If a child under 13 creates an account, we will notify parents and obtain their consent before collecting any personal information.
Limited Information Collection: For players under 13, we only collect limited information necessary for the game’s functionality, such as anonymous gameplay data or non-personalized information. We do not use or disclose children's personal information for targeted advertising purposes.
Parental Rights: Parents have the right to review, delete, and manage their child's personal information. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us at support@warcodes.app, and we will take steps to delete that information.

4. Sharing Information

We do not share, sell, or rent your or your child’s personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

Service Providers: We may share your or your child’s information with third-party companies that provide services such as hosting, payment processing, or analytics on our behalf.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the business transfer.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you and your child may have certain rights regarding personal information, including:

Accessing or correcting the personal information we hold.
Requesting the deletion of personal information.
Managing the consent for data collection for children under 13.
Opting out of marketing communications.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at support@warcodes.app.

7. In-App Purchases

Warcodes may offer in-app purchases. If you or your child make purchases within the app, please be aware that such transactions are handled by third-party app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) and subject to their terms and policies. We do not store credit card or payment information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any changes by updating this policy in the app or on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices related to children, please contact us at:

Email: support@warcodes.app