Guess What - Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 12, 2025
Privacy First: Guess What is designed with your privacy in mind. We collect minimal data and store everything locally on your device.
Thank you for using the Guess What app. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your information when you use our party game application.
Information We Collect
Data Stored Locally on Your Device
Guess What stores the following information locally on your device only:
- Player Names and Colors: Names and color preferences you enter for game players
- Game Scores: Scores and statistics from your game sessions
- App Preferences: Your app settings such as theme selection, language preference, sound effects, and vibration settings
- Purchase History: Record of premium category unlocks
Important: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any servers.
Motion Sensor Data
The app uses your device's accelerometer sensor to detect when you tilt your phone during gameplay (for "Correct" and "Pass" actions). This sensor data:
- Is processed in real-time on your device
- Is never stored or transmitted anywhere
- Is used only for game mechanics
Purchase Information
When you purchase premium categories, payment processing is handled by:
- Apple App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play Store (Android devices)
- RevenueCat: A third-party service that manages subscription verification
We do not have access to your payment card details. RevenueCat receives only the information necessary to verify your purchases. Please review RevenueCat's Privacy Policy at https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
Information We Do NOT Collect
Guess What does not collect, store, or transmit:
- Personal identification information (email, phone number, address)
- Location data
- Analytics or usage tracking data
- Advertising identifiers
- Contacts or photos
- Any other personal data
How We Use Your Information
The limited data we process is used exclusively for:
- Providing core game functionality (displaying player names, tracking scores)
- Remembering your preferences (theme, language, sound settings)
- Managing premium category access after purchase
- Enabling motion-based game controls
Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, or transmit your data to any third parties, with the following exception:
- RevenueCat: Only purchase verification data is shared with RevenueCat to manage premium content unlocks
We do not use any analytics services, advertising networks, or data brokers.
Data Security
Since all game data is stored locally on your device:
- Your data security depends on your device's security (screen lock, device encryption)
- If you uninstall the app, all local data will be permanently deleted
- We cannot recover your data if you lose your device
Children's Privacy
Guess What is suitable for all ages, including children. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children
- The app does not contain advertising
- The app does not contain links to social media or external websites
- In-app purchases are protected by app store parental controls
Parents and guardians can safely allow children to use this app without privacy concerns.
App Permissions
Guess What requests the following permissions:
- Motion & Orientation (Accelerometer): Required for tilt-based game controls (tilting phone forward/backward to mark answers as correct or pass)
- Storage: Used only to save game data and preferences locally on your device
We do not request internet permissions, camera access, microphone access, or location permissions.
Your Rights
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:
- Access: All your data is stored in the app's local storage
- Deletion: You can delete all data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in your device settings
- Portability: Data is stored locally and not transmitted anywhere
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes:
- The updated policy will be posted in the app
- The "Last Updated" date will be revised
- Significant changes will be communicated through an in-app notice
International Data Transfers
Since we do not collect or transmit personal data, there are no international data transfers. All game data remains on your device.
Legal Compliance
This app complies with applicable privacy laws including:
- Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - United States