Charades - Privacy Policy

Thank you for using the Charades app. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your information when you use our application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

While using the Charades app, we may collect certain personal information to provide you with a better experience. This information may include:

• Username and profile information
• Game scores and statistics
• Device information (model, operating system version)

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our application, we may automatically collect certain information from your device. This information may include:

• Device type and software version
• App usage statistics
• Error reports

Camera and Microphone Data (Replays Feature)

Our application includes a "Replays" feature that enhances your gaming experience by recording video and audio during gameplay using your device's front camera and microphone. This data is processed as follows:

• Purpose: The recordings are created solely for you to view your reactions and gameplay moments at the end of each round.
• Local Storage: All video and audio recordings are stored locally on your device's internal storage. We do not upload, store, or process these recordings on any external servers.
• User Control: You have full control over these recordings. You can choose to delete them immediately or save them to your device's photo gallery/camera roll.
• Privacy: Since the data resides only on your device, no third party (including us) has access to your recordings unless you explicitly choose to share them yourself.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To improve and optimize our application
• To personalize user experience
• To record game scores and statistics
• To identify and resolve technical issues
• To inform you about app updates and new features

Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following situations:

• When required by law
• With our service providers (e.g., analytics services)
• With your explicit consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

Permissions

The Charades app may require the following permissions:

• Internet access: To use online features
• Storage: To save game data and recordings (Replays)
• Sensor access: For motion detection in game mechanics
• Camera: To record gameplay videos for the Replays feature
• Microphone: To record audio during gameplay for the Replays feature