Privacy Policy for Alias

Introduction

Welcome to Alias ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Alias (the "App"), available on iOS and Android platforms.

Alias is a party word-guessing game designed to be played with friends and family in person. The App is designed with privacy in mind and collects minimal data.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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Information We Collect

Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The App stores the following data only on your device:

• Game Settings: Your preferences such as round duration, points to win, and sound settings
• Team Names: Custom team names you create for gameplay
• Game Statistics: Your game history, scores, and performance metrics
• Downloaded Word Packs: Word packs you download for offline play

This data is stored locally using an encrypted database and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.

Information Collected from Cloud Services

The App connects to our cloud services (Firebase) to:

• Download Word Packs: Fetch available word packs and their contents for gameplay

When downloading word packs, we do not collect any personal information. The connection is used solely to deliver game content.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Alias is designed to respect your privacy. We do not collect:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Account credentials (no account required)
• Location data
• Contact lists
• Photos or media
• Device identifiers for tracking
• Usage analytics or behavioral data
• Advertising identifiers

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How We Use Information

The limited information we handle is used solely to:

• Provide Gameplay: Store your settings and game progress locally
• Deliver Content: Provide word packs for the game

We do not use your information for advertising, marketing, or any purpose other than providing the core game functionality.

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party service to deliver game content:

Firebase is operated by Google LLC. When the App fetches word packs, standard network information (IP address) may be logged by Google as part of their infrastructure. This is not under our control and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent any user information to third parties.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, though we have no personal data to disclose.

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Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All your game data (settings, statistics, downloaded word packs) is stored locally on your device using an encrypted SQLite database. This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is deleted when you uninstall the App
• Can be cleared through the App settings or device settings

Network Security

All communications with our cloud services use encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) to protect data in transit.

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Data Retention

• Local Data: Retained on your device until you uninstall the App or clear app data
• Cloud Data: Word packs are stored on our servers; no user-specific data is retained

Deleting Your Data

Since all personal data is stored locally on your device, you can delete it by:

• Uninstalling the App
• Clearing the App's data through your device settings
• Using the reset option in App settings (if available)

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Your Rights and Choices

Your Control

You have complete control over your data:

• No Account Required: Play without providing any personal information
• Offline Play: Download word packs once and play offline
• Delete Anytime: Remove all data by uninstalling the App

Permissions

Alias requests minimal device permissions:

• Internet Access: Required only to download word packs
• Vibration: Optional haptic feedback during gameplay

We do not request access to your camera, microphone, contacts, location, or other sensitive permissions.

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Children's Privacy

Alias is a family-friendly party game suitable for players of all ages. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction)
• No account or personal information is required to play
• The App contains no advertising
• The App contains no in-app purchases that could collect payment information
• The App contains no social features that could expose children to strangers

Parents and guardians can feel confident that children can safely enjoy Alias.

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International Data Transfers

Word pack content is delivered via Google Cloud (Firebase) servers, which may be located in various countries including the United States. No personal data is transferred internationally.

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California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

• Right to Know: We collect no personal information beyond what's described above
• Right to Delete: Uninstall the App to delete all local data
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information
• Non-Discrimination: We treat all users equally

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European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR. However, since Alias collects no personal data:

• There is no personal data to access, rectify, or erase
• No consent is required as we process no personal data
• You can delete local data by uninstalling the App

If you have concerns, please contact us at the email below.

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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

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@amatera.dev
Website: https://amatera.dev

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Summary