GameKao

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use GameKao (the “App”), a Korean vocabulary guessing game monetized through advertisements and in-app purchases. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Information

• Name, email address, profile picture (from Google Sign-In, if provided)
• User ID (UID) for account and data mapping

1.2 Usage and Game Data

• Game progress, scores, levels, and rewards
• Virtual currency balance (e.g., coins, gems)
• In-app purchase status/history (excluding full payment details)

1.3 Device and Log Data

• Device model and operating system
• Crash reports and performance diagnostics
• Advertising ID (for ad measurement/personalization where applicable)
• IP address (for approximate location and security purposes)

1.4 Advertising (Google AdMob)

The App uses Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may collect and process data such as Advertising ID and ad interaction data to provide personalized or non-personalized ads in accordance with Google policies.

1.5 Services and APIs Used

• Google Sign-In
• Firebase Authentication
• Firebase Firestore / Realtime Database
• Firebase Analytics
• Google AdMob
• Backend server APIs used for syncing gameplay data and services

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, and maintain the App
• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Save game progress and virtual currency
• Validate and restore in-app purchases
• Display advertisements
• Improve gameplay, performance, and user experience
• Detect fraud/abuse and protect the App and users
• Comply with legal obligations

3. In-App Purchases

In-app purchases for virtual items (e.g., gems) are processed via Google Play Billing. We do not store your payment card details. Transaction handling is performed by Google Play and may be used to validate purchases.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Data may be shared only with third-party services required for app functionality (ads, analytics, authentication), our backend servers for gameplay synchronization, or when required by law.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and gameplay data only as long as necessary to provide the App, comply with legal obligations, or until you delete your account.

7. Account Deletion

You may delete your account through the App. Upon deletion, your authentication record and data associated with your UID will be deleted from our databases. Virtual currency and in-app entitlements may be forfeited, and the action is irreversible.

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the App. Continued use constitutes acceptance.