Privacy Policy

Effective date: 24th May 2025

Thank you for choosing to play our game! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use our app.

1. Who We Are

This app is developed by AnkyloStudios. For any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at: ankylostudios@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

When you use our app, some personal data may be collected, primarily through third-party services such as Google AdMob. This may include:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique identifiers (such as advertising ID)

  • Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address

  • Ad Interaction Data: How you interact with ads (e.g., views, clicks)

  • Usage Data: How you use the app (time spent, screen visits, etc.)

We do not knowingly collect data like names, email addresses, or precise GPS location.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use this data for the following purposes:

  • To serve ads: Including rewarded video ads to offer in-game benefits

  • To improve the app: Understanding app performance and crash reports

  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You give consent via a popup when you first open the app (e.g., for ads).

  • Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in analyzing how the app is used to improve it.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by disabling ad tracking or resetting your advertising ID in your device settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service:

Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to show ads. AdMob may collect and use data in accordance with their Privacy Policy. They may use your data for:

  • Personalizing ads (if you give consent)

  • Measuring ad performance

  • Preventing fraud

To learn more about how Google uses data from apps, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

6. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Since we use Google AdMob, your data may be processed on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States. Google complies with GDPR requirements through Standard Contractual Clauses and other safeguards to ensure your data is protected.

7. Data Retention

We do not retain any personal data directly. Data collected via AdMob is retained according to Google’s policies. We recommend reviewing Google's own data retention policy for more information.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access the data held about you

  • Request correction of incorrect data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at ankylostudios@gmail.com or manage settings through your device or ad preferences.

9. How We Keep Your Data Safe

Although we don’t store user data directly, our partners (e.g. Google AdMob) implement robust security measures including encryption and access controls. We also follow industry best practices to safeguard app functionality and data processing.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

  • Update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy

  • Provide notice within the app or through our website, where appropriate

We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

📧 Email: ankylostudios@gmail.com