PANIC MARKET

Welcome to Panic Market! Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our multiplayer game application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 User-Provided Information

• Game Nickname: You choose a nickname to play, which is visible to other players in multiplayer games.
• Language Preferences: Your language choice to personalize the gaming experience.

1.2 Game Center Data (iOS Only)

• Game Center ID: If you sign in via Game Center, we access your ID to manage leaderboards and achievements.
• Scores and Achievements: Your game performance is recorded for leaderboards and achievement tracking.
• Game Statistics: Number of wins, games played, and other performance metrics.

1.3 Game Data

• Match Statistics: Scores, playtime, transactions made during games.
• Game History: Number of games played, wins, losses.
• Tutorial Preferences: Whether you have completed the tutorial or not.

1.4 Technical Data

• Connection Data: Session information to maintain real-time multiplayer connections.
• Error Data: Crash reports and errors to improve application stability.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide Game Service: Manage multiplayer games, display nicknames, calculate scores.
• Game Center: Sync your achievements and leaderboards with Apple Game Center.
• Improve Experience: Analyze game performance and fix bugs.
• Personalization: Save your language and tutorial preferences.
• Technical Support: Answer your questions and resolve technical issues.

3. Information Sharing

3.1 With Other Players

Your game nickname and scores are visible to other players in multiplayer games and on Game Center leaderboards.

3.2 With Apple Game Center

If you use Game Center, your scores and achievements are shared with Apple in accordance with their privacy policy.

3.3 With Third Parties

We never sell your personal data. We may share anonymized data with:

• Service Providers: For game server hosting (anonymized data only).
• Analytics Services: To understand app usage (aggregated and anonymized data).

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Some data (preferences, tutorial completed) is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

4.2 Server Storage

Temporary game data (ongoing games, session scores) is stored on our secure servers for the duration of the game only.

4.3 Security Measures

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/WSS)
• Secure authentication via Game Center
• Limited data access by our team
• Continuous system monitoring

5. Data Retention

• Session Data: Deleted immediately after the game ends.
• Game Center Statistics: Retained in accordance with Apple Game Center policies.
• Local Preferences: Retained on your device until app uninstallation.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR and data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate information
• Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
• Object to data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below.

7. Children's Data

Panic Market does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We will notify you of any significant changes via an in-app notification or by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Apple Game Center

Use of Game Center is subject to Apple's privacy policy. Visit apple.com/legal/privacy for more information.

9.2 Socket.IO

We use Socket.IO for real-time multiplayer connections. Transmitted data is encrypted and temporary.

10. Consent

By using Panic Market, you consent to this privacy policy and accept its terms.