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Privacy Policy for Spell Surge

Last Updated: December 13, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes our policies on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our mobile application, Spell Surge (the “App”). This policy is designed to meet the requirements of the Apple App Store.

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights in relation to this information. By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data We Collect

We are committed to minimizing data collection. We do not directly collect any personal information that can be used to identify you. All gameplay data is stored locally on your device. However, the App integrates with Apple’s Game Center service, which may collect certain information as described below.

a) Information You Provide

We do not ask for or collect any personal information from you, such as your name, email address, or other contact information.

b) Information Collected and Stored Locally

When you use the App, we automatically collect and store certain information about your gameplay on your device using the UserDefaults system. This information is only stored on your device and is not accessible to us or any third party. This data includes:

  • Gameplay Data: Your score, level, achievements, character upgrades (wand and armor tiers), and spells collected.
  • Progression Data: Your cumulative score, high score, total number of runs, and total number of deaths.
  • Statistics: Anonymous gameplay statistics, such as the number of enemies defeated and bosses killed, used to unlock achievements.
  • Daily Streak: Your current daily streak and the last date you played the game.

c) Apple Game Center Integration

The App integrates with Apple’s Game Center service to provide leaderboards and achievements. We do not have direct access to your Game Center data. When you use Game Center features, Apple collects and processes information according to their privacy policy, which may include:

  • Game Center Nickname: Your chosen Game Center display name
  • Achievement Progress: Your progress toward unlocking achievements
  • Leaderboard Scores: Your high scores submitted to leaderboards
  • Friend List: If you choose to add friends through Game Center

Game Center is Optional: You can disable Game Center integration at any time through your iOS device settings (Settings > Game Center). Disabling Game Center will not affect core gameplay, but leaderboards and achievements will not sync.

All Game Center data is managed by Apple in accordance with:

3. How We Use Your Data

The information collected and stored on your device is used exclusively to:

  • Provide and Maintain the App: To save your progress, track your scores, and provide a continuous gaming experience.
  • Personalize Your Experience: To remember your unlocked items, character upgrades, and other preferences.
  • Enable App Features: To allow you to unlock achievements and track your in-game progress.

Since all data is stored locally on your device, we have no access to it and cannot use it for any other purpose.

4. Data Sharing

We do not collect, access, or share your local gameplay data with any third parties.

Game Center Data: When you use Game Center features (leaderboards, achievements), your Game Center data is shared with Apple according to their privacy policy. We do not have access to or control over this data. Game Center data sharing is managed through your Apple ID and Game Center settings.

5. Data Retention

All gameplay data is stored locally on your device using UserDefaults. This data will be permanently deleted if you uninstall the App.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have full control over your data. You can manage your data in the following ways:

  • Access and Correction: You can access and change your gameplay data at any time by playing the game.
  • Data Deletion: You can delete all local data by uninstalling the App from your device.
  • Game Center Control: You can disable Game Center integration or manage your Game Center data through:

If you have any questions about your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our App is intended for a general audience and is rated as appropriate for ages 9 and over. We do not knowingly collect any personal information as defined by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

All data collected by the App is gameplay-related, stored locally on the device, and is not transmitted or accessible by us. Therefore, we do not and cannot collect, use, or disclose any “personal information” from children under 13 (or the relevant age in your jurisdiction).

8. Security

We are committed to ensuring your data is secure. All data is stored locally on your device, which is protected by the security measures of your operating system.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: jcandil1@gmail.com
Developer: James Candiloro