Privacy Policy

This privacy policy governs your use of the software application BEATLANE ("Application") for mobile devices, which was created by the developer. The Application is a single-lane, swipe-based rhythm game.

1. Information Collection and Use

The Application is designed to protect your privacy. We do not collect or request any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your real name, email address, physical address, phone number, or precise location.

A. Local Data (On-Device Storage)

The Application stores certain settings and progress data locally on your device using local storage APIs (via @capacitor/preferences). This data includes:

• Game settings (audio volume, calibration offset, haptic feedback toggle).
• Local leaderboard scores and history.
• Your chosen local player name.

This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you opt-in to the Global Leaderboard.

B. Global Leaderboard & Firebase Services (Opt-In)

The Application offers an optional Global Leaderboard feature powered by Google Firebase. If you choose to submit your score to the Global Leaderboard:

• Anonymous Authentication: The Application uses Firebase Anonymous Authentication to assign a unique, randomly generated ID to your session. This ID does not contain any personal information and is used solely to authenticate and associate your score entries in our database.
• Leaderboard Data: When you submit a score, the Application uploads your chosen nickname (Player Name), your score, gameplay stats (accuracy, difficulty level), and a timestamp to our Firestore database.
• Opt-In Nature: Submitting scores to the Global Leaderboard is entirely voluntary. If you do not click the "Submit to Global Leaderboard" button, no data will be uploaded.

2. Third-Party Services

The Application uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Below are the links to the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by the Application:

• Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Firebase (Firestore & Auth): https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

3. Children's Privacy

The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

4. Security

We value your trust in providing us with anonymous leaderboard data, and we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

• Developer Email: [YOUR_CONTACT_EMAIL@example.com]
• Developer Website: [YOUR_WEBSITE_URL_OR_GITHUB]