WORLD Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application (the “App”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Username (visible to other players in shared worlds)
  • Authentication information through third-party services (Google, Apple, or email via Firebase)

Gameplay Information

  • World customization choices
  • Character creation details
  • Story progression choices
  • Game interaction data

Payment Information

  • For premium subscribers, payment processing is handled by Google Play or Apple App Store
  • We do not directly collect or store payment information

Technical Information

Collected through Firebase Analytics:

  • Device information
  • Usage statistics
  • Performance data
  • Crash reports

Advertising Data

Through Google AdMob and Unity Ads:

  • Ad interaction data
  • Device identifiers
  • Usage data
  • Other information as detailed in their respective privacy policies

How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality

  • To create and maintain your user account
  • To provide and personalize your gameplay experience
  • To save and process your world and character configurations
  • To enable multiplayer interactions where applicable

Technical Operations

  • To analyze app performance and fix issues
  • To improve app functionality and user experience
  • To prevent fraud and ensure security

Advertising

  • To display relevant advertisements
  • To measure ad performance
  • To comply with our advertising partners’ requirements

Premium Features

  • To process payments for premium subscriptions
  • To provide premium services and features

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  1. Firebase

    • Authentication
    • Analytics
    • Crash reporting
    • User management
    • Data storage (Firestore)
  2. Google Cloud

    • Data storage and processing
  3. Google AdMob & Unity Ads

    • Advertisement delivery
    • Ad performance tracking
  4. Apple App Store & Google Play

    • Payment processing
    • Account authentication

Each of these services collects and processes data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for more information.

Data Storage and Processing

Your data is stored using Google Firebase’s Firestore service, which distributes data across multiple secure locations worldwide. While we cannot specify exact storage locations, all data is processed and stored in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Firebase’s security standards.

Data Sharing

We share data with:

  • Other players (limited to usernames within shared worlds)
  • Our third-party service providers as described above
  • Law enforcement when required by law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We rely on industry-standard security measures provided by our third-party service providers (Firebase, Google Cloud, etc.) to protect your data. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

General Rights

You can:

  • Access your game data through the App
  • Delete your account and associated data using the in-app deletion feature
  • Opt-out of personalized ads through your device settings
  • Control app permissions through your device settings

European Economic Area (EEA) Residents – GDPR Rights

If you are located in the EEA, you have these additional rights:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to object: Object to our processing of your data
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

California Residents – CCPA Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Delete personal information held by businesses
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising their CCPA rights

In the past 12 months, we have not sold any personal information to third parties. We share personal information with third parties only as described in this policy.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data unless we are legally required to retain it.

Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfer

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our App, you consent to these transfers. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards in line with legal requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at edvard-d@rockmine.games.

For EEA residents, if you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.