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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2, 2024

1. Introduction

BuildCraft ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• App Settings: Language preferences and app configuration settings
• Favorites: Build orders you mark as favorites (stored locally on your device)
• Usage Data: App launch count for in-app review prompts

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
• Usage Analytics: App crashes, performance metrics (via Google Play Services)
• Network Requests: API calls to Firebase Functions for build data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide daily StarCraft build orders and strategies
• Remember your app preferences and favorite builds
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Provide customer support when needed
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• Favorites: Stored locally on your device using Android DataStore
• Settings: Language and app preferences stored locally
• Cache: Build data temporarily cached for offline access

4.2 Cloud Storage

• Build Data: Generated build orders stored in Google Firestore
• No Personal Data: We do not store personal information in the cloud

5. Third-Party Services

BuildCraft integrates with the following third-party services:

5.1 Google Services

• Firebase Functions: For generating build orders using Google Gemini AI
• Firestore Database: For storing and retrieving build data
• Google Play Services: For in-app reviews and updates

5.2 AI Services

• Google Gemini AI: For generating StarCraft build strategies
• No personal data is sent to AI services

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements
• To protect our rights and safety
• In connection with a business transfer

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: View your stored preferences and favorites
• Deletion: Clear app data or uninstall the app
• Modification: Change language settings and favorites anytime
• Opt-out: Disable in-app reviews and updates in settings

8. Children's Privacy

BuildCraft is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Data Retention

• Local Data: Retained until you clear app data or uninstall
• Build Data: Stored indefinitely to provide consistent service
• Analytics: Aggregated data retained for service improvement

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and on our website. Your continued use of BuildCraft after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR (for EU users) and CCPA (for California users).