Privacy Policy - Bartone Games

1. Introduction

Bartone ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our games (the "Service"), how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

This policy complies with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other applicable data protection laws.

Contact Us:
Email: business@bartone.fi
Address: Helsinki, Finland

2. Data We Collect

Because our games allow you to play anonymously, we do not require you to provide a name, address, or email to play. However, we collect certain data to ensure the game functions correctly and to support our business operations.

Data Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

Device Identifiers: Your IP address and mobile device IDs (such as ADID/AAID for Android or IDFA for iOS).
Device Data: Device name, operating system, browser type, language, and mobile carrier.
Gameplay Data: Information about your progress, high scores, and time spent in the game.
Purchase History: Data regarding in-app purchases (processed via Apple or Google).

Data from Third Parties

We work with partners to support our game. This includes:

Analytics Providers: We use tools like Firebase, Unity Analytics, and GameAnalytics to understand how players interact with our game.
Advertising Partners: We use AdMob, Unity Ads, and AppLovin to show ads. These partners may collect device identifiers to serve personalized advertisements.
Payment Processors: When you make an in-app purchase, the transaction is handled by the app store (Apple App Store or Google Play). We receive confirmation of the purchase but do not see your credit card details.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

To Run the Game: To provide the Service, verify purchases, and fix bugs.
To Improve the Experience: We analyze gameplay data to balance difficulty and develop new features.
To Show Advertisements: We show ads to keep the game free. If you purchase the "Ad-Free" version, we stop showing these ads to you.
To Keep the Game Fair: To prevent cheating, fraud, and unauthorized activity.

4. Who Can See Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

Your data is only shared in the following cases:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide analytics, advertising, and hosting services.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety and rights of Bartone or our players.
No Social Sharing: Our games do not currently feature public chats or social profiles; therefore, your data is not visible to other players.

5. Your Rights and Options

As a player, you have control over your data:

Opt-out of Targeted Ads: You can reset your advertising ID or opt-out of interest-based tracking in your device settings (iOS "Limit Ad Tracking" or Android "Opt-out of Ads Personalization").
In-App Purchases: You can disable in-app purchases in your device settings.
Data Access and Deletion: You may contact us at business@bartone.fi to request a copy of the data we hold or to request that we delete your data.

6. International Data Transfers

Bartone is based in Finland. Our Service is global, and your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own. We ensure that your data is protected by using standard contractual clauses or other legal safeguards required by the European Union (GDPR).

7. Security and Retention

We implement technical security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the Service. If you remain inactive for a prolonged period, we may periodically de-identify or delete unused account data.

8. Children

Our games are intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If we discover we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

9. Cookies

We and our partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze usage and provide personalized ads. You can manage your cookie preferences through your mobile device or browser settings.