Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the core features of Pickled. However, if you choose to:

• Subscribe to premium features, we collect payment information through third-party payment processors
• Contact us for support, we collect your email address and any information you choose to provide
• Join our email waitlist, we collect your email address

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use Pickled, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data (Telemetry): Game sessions, feature usage, in-app interactions, performance metrics
• Technical Data: Crash reports, error logs, app performance data
• Advertising Data: Ad interaction data if you view advertisements within the app

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide and maintain the Pickled app features
• Improvement & Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve game balance, and develop new features
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues
• Performance Monitoring: To monitor app performance and stability
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements (if applicable)
• Payment Processing: To process subscription payments through third-party processors
• Communications: To send you app updates, launch notifications (if you opted in), and respond to support inquiries

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Analytics Services: To understand app usage and improve performance
• Advertising Networks: To display advertisements within the app
• Payment Processors: To process subscription payments (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store)
• Cloud Hosting: To store app data and provide backend services
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues

3.2 Data We Do NOT Share

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Third-Party Code and SDKs

Pickled may use third-party software development kits (SDKs) for analytics, advertising, and other services. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use data:

• Analytics providers may collect usage and device data
• Advertising networks may collect data for targeted advertising
• Payment processors may collect transaction data

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party service providers.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

5.1 How Long We Keep Data

We retain automatically collected data (telemetry, usage data) for as long as necessary to:

• Provide and improve the app
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

5.2 Your Right to Delete Data

You have the right to request deletion of any personal information we have collected. To exercise this right:

• Email us at contact@playpickled.app
• Specify what data you would like deleted
• We will respond to your request within 30 days

Note: Deleting data may affect your ability to use certain app features.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information. Contact us to request access to any personal data we hold about you.

6.2 Opt-Out Rights

• Email Communications: Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any email we send
• Personalized Advertising: Opt out through your device settings (iOS: Limit Ad Tracking; Android: Opt out of Ads Personalization)
• Analytics: Some analytics can be limited through device settings

6.3 Regional Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional privacy rights:

• GDPR (EU/EEA): Right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection
• CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)

7. Children's Privacy

Pickled is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@playpickled.app, and we will delete such information.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Pickled, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing an in-app notification for material changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. Consent

By using Pickled, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.