Codes Clutch ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by Codes Clutch, applicable to our website (https://codesclutch.com) and our mobile/PC games and applications available on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Steam, and other platforms.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better gaming experiences. This includes:
- Account Information: Player names, email addresses, and profile avatars when you register.
- Device & Technical Data: Operating system, hardware model, unique device identifiers (IMEI, MAC address), Advertising IDs (IDFA for iOS, AAID for Android), and IP address.
- Gameplay & Usage Data: Game progress, session duration, in-app events, achievements unlocked, and interactions with other players.
- Purchase History: Records of virtual currency or item purchases (processed securely via Apple/Google). We do not collect or store full credit card numbers.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and provide the core functionality of our games.
- To track player progression, save game states, and power leaderboards/multiplayer matchmaking.
- To deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign performance.
- To send push notifications regarding game updates, events, or account alerts (you can opt-out via device settings).
- To detect and prevent cheating, hacking, and fraud.
3. Third-Party Integrations & SDKs
Our games utilize third-party Software Development Kits (SDKs) and APIs that may collect data:
- Analytics: Google Analytics for Firebase, Unity Analytics (to track crashes and optimize gameplay).
- Advertising: Google AdMob, Unity Ads, AppLovin (to serve personalized or contextual ads).
- Platform Services: Google Play Games Services, Apple Game Center (for cloud saves and achievements).
4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Protecting children's privacy is paramount. If a game is directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU), we implement strict age-gates. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately to initiate deletion.
5. User Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your region, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (for California residents).
6. Data Deletion & Account Termination
You can request the deletion of your game account and associated data at any time. To initiate a data deletion request, either use the "Delete Account" button found within the game's settings menu or email us directly at codesclutch@gmail.com with the subject "Data Deletion Request". We will process your request within 30 days.
7. App Store & Google Play Compliance
This policy strictly adheres to the Google Play Developer Policy and Apple App Store Review Guidelines. Data accessed by our apps is used solely to provide the documented core functionality and improve the user experience.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact our Data Protection Officer at codesclutch@gmail.com.