Privacy Policy for Dual Circle
This Privacy Policy explains how NAHC Studio collects, uses, shares, and protects information in Dual Circle, an Android mobile arcade game distributed on Google Play.
1. App Information
Dual Circle is a mobile arcade game where players control one or two circles, avoid falling asteroids, collect gems, and compete for high scores.
- App name: Dual Circle
- Developer: NAHC Studio
- Platform: Android, distributed on Google Play
- Contact email: nahcdev@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
Dual Circle collects limited information needed to provide gameplay features and leaderboard functionality.
- Username chosen by the player for leaderboard display.
- Game mode and high score submitted to the leaderboard.
- Local game progress and gameplay state stored on the user's device.
- Basic technical data that may be processed automatically by Firebase, Google Play services, or Google services, such as device identifiers, diagnostics, crash logs, performance data, security signals, and app interaction data, depending on the services configuration.
Dual Circle does not intentionally collect real names, phone numbers, precise location, contacts, photos, microphone recordings, or payment information.
3. How We Use Information
Information is used for the following purposes:
- Display all-time leaderboard rankings per game mode.
- Save player progress and high scores.
- Maintain game functionality and gameplay features.
- Help keep the app secure and stable.
- Understand crashes, diagnostics, and performance issues.
4. Leaderboards and Public Information
If a player submits a leaderboard score, the chosen username, game mode, and high score may be visible to other players. Players should avoid using a username that includes personal information if they do not want it to be publicly visible.
5. Firebase and Third-Party Services
Dual Circle uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase Core
- Cloud Firestore for leaderboard storage
- Google Play services, which may process app distribution, diagnostics, security, and technical data
These services are provided by Google/Firebase and may process data as service providers to support app functionality, diagnostics, security, storage, and performance.
6. Data Sharing
NAHC Studio does not sell personal data.
Information may be shared or processed in the following ways:
- Leaderboard username, game mode, and score may be publicly visible to other players.
- Firebase and Google services may process technical and app data as service providers.
- Information may be disclosed if required to comply with applicable law, enforce policies, protect users, or protect the app and developer.
7. Data Retention
- Leaderboard entries may be retained until the user requests deletion or until NAHC Studio removes them.
- Local app progress may remain on the user's device until the app is uninstalled or app data is cleared.
- Firebase and Google services may retain technical data according to their own retention practices and service settings.
8. User Choices and Deletion Requests
Users may request deletion of their leaderboard data by contacting NAHC Studio at nahcdev@gmail.com. Please include the leaderboard username used in Dual Circle so the relevant entry can be identified.
Users can remove local app data by clearing the app data through Android settings or uninstalling the app.
9. Children's Privacy
Dual Circle is a casual arcade game and is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the applicable age threshold in their country or region. The app asks for a leaderboard username only for display purposes, and players should not use real names or personal information as usernames.
If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information through Dual Circle, they may contact NAHC Studio at nahcdev@gmail.com to request review or deletion.
10. Security
NAHC Studio uses reasonable technical safeguards and relies on Firebase and Google services to help store and process data securely. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
11. International Data Processing
Dual Circle uses Google/Firebase services. Data may be processed and stored in countries where Google, Firebase, their affiliates, or their service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in the user's country or region.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
NAHC Studio may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are made, the effective date at the top of this page will be updated. Continued use of Dual Circle after a policy update means the updated policy applies.
13. Contact
For questions, privacy requests, or deletion requests, contact NAHC Studio: