Newborn Software ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile application YatzyVibe ("App").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Player Initials/ID: You may enter a 2-character identifier (e.g., "AB") to distinguish players. This is stored locally on your device.
- Game Preferences: Settings such as timer preferences, dice styles, and game rules are stored locally on your device.
Automatically Collected Information
- Game Statistics: We store game statistics locally on your device, including scores, game outcomes, and player pairings. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to us or third parties.
- Subscription Information: If you subscribe to "Play nearby device" features, subscription status is managed through Apple's StoreKit. We do not collect payment information; all transactions are processed by Apple.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide game functionality and maintain your game statistics and preferences.
- To enable local multiplayer features via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (no internet connection required).
- To manage subscriptions through Apple's StoreKit system.
Data Storage and Transmission
- Local Storage Only: All game data, statistics, and preferences are stored locally on your device using iOS UserDefaults. This data is not transmitted to our servers or third parties.
- No Internet Connection Required: The "Play nearby device" feature uses Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for local device-to-device communication only. No data is sent over the internet.
- No Cloud Sync: We do not sync your data to cloud services or our servers.
Third-Party Services
- Apple StoreKit: Subscription purchases are processed by Apple. We do not have access to your payment information. Apple's privacy policy applies to transactions: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
- No Analytics or Advertising: We do not use analytics services, advertising networks, or other third-party data collection services.
Permissions We Request
- Local Network: Required for Wi-Fi-based nearby device connections. Used only for local device-to-device communication.
- Bluetooth: Required for Bluetooth-based nearby device connections. Used only for local device-to-device communication.
These permissions are used solely to enable multiplayer gameplay between nearby devices and are not used to collect or transmit data over the internet.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Your game data and statistics remain on your device.
Data Security
We use iOS standard security features to protect data stored locally on your device. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 4. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 4.
Your Rights
- You can delete the App at any time, which will remove all locally stored data.
- You can manage your subscription through your Apple ID account settings.
- You can reset game statistics through the App's settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@newbornsoftware.com