Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 13, 2025
Welcome to Tiny Towns! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
Important: We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal data necessary for app functionality and never sell your personal information to third parties.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information (Optional)
We may collect the following personal information when you choose to provide it:
- Name: Optional display name for in-game identification
- Email Address: Optional, collected when you sign in with Google or Apple
- User IDs: Unique identifiers from authentication providers (Google, Apple, or anonymous)
Purpose: App functionality, personalization, account management, analytics, developer communications, fraud prevention, security, and compliance.
1.2 App Info and Performance
- Crash Logs: Information about app crashes and errors
- Diagnostics: Performance metrics and app behavior data
Purpose: App functionality, analytics, fraud prevention, security, and compliance.
1.3 App Activity
- App Interactions: How you interact with the game (button presses, game moves, etc.)
- Other User-Generated Content: Optional content you create within the app
Purpose: App functionality, analytics, developer communications, and personalization.
1.4 Game Data
We collect game-related information including:
- Game statistics (games played, games won, scores)
- Game preferences and settings
- Multiplayer game states and actions
- Monument selections and building placements
Purpose: App functionality, providing multiplayer features, and tracking player progress.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- App Functionality: To provide core game features, multiplayer capabilities, and user authentication
- Personalization: To customize your gaming experience and remember your preferences
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our app and improve the user experience
- Account Management: To create and manage your account, including linking anonymous accounts to authenticated accounts
- Developer Communications: To respond to your inquiries and send important updates about the app
- Fraud Prevention & Security: To detect and prevent cheating, abuse, and security threats
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
3.1 Firebase Services (Google)
We use Firebase services for authentication, data storage, analytics, and crash reporting:
- Firebase Authentication: For secure user sign-in (Google, Apple, Anonymous)
- Cloud Firestore: For storing user profiles and game data
- Firebase Realtime Database: For real-time multiplayer game synchronization
- Firebase Cloud Functions: For server-side game logic and matchmaking
- Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and diagnostics
- Firebase Analytics: For understanding app usage patterns
Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
3.2 Google Sign-In
When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address and profile information as permitted by your Google account settings.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3.3 Sign in with Apple
When you sign in with Apple, we may receive your email address (or Apple's private relay email) and name if you choose to share them.
Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
3.4 Google AdMob (Future)
We plan to integrate Google AdMob for displaying advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data including:
- Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
- IP address
- Device information and usage data
- Ad interaction data
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings (iOS: "Limit Ad Tracking", Android: "Opt out of Ads Personalization").
Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
4. Data Collection Summary
| Data Type |
Optional/Required |
Purpose |
| Name |
Optional |
App functionality, Personalization |
| Email Address |
Optional |
App functionality, Analytics, Developer communications, Fraud prevention, Account management |
| User IDs |
Required |
App functionality, Analytics, Fraud prevention, Account management |
| Crash Logs |
Automatic |
App functionality, Analytics |
| Diagnostics |
Automatic |
App functionality, Analytics, Fraud prevention |
| App Interactions |
Automatic |
App functionality, Analytics, Personalization |
| User-Generated Content |
Optional |
App functionality, Personalization |
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption in Transit: All data is transferred over secure HTTPS connections
- Firebase Security Rules: Access controls ensure users can only access their own data
- Authentication: Secure authentication through trusted providers (Google, Apple)
- Regular Security Updates: We keep our systems and dependencies up to date
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Game Statistics: Retained as part of your profile until account deletion
- Crash Logs: Retained for up to 90 days
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and retained for up to 14 months
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Account Deletion
You have the right to delete your account and associated data at any time. When you delete your account:
- Your authentication account will be permanently deleted
- Your display name and user profile will be removed
- Your game statistics will be deleted
- All associated personal data will be removed
7.2 Access Your Data
You can view your personal data within the app's settings. For a complete copy of your data, contact us at the email below.
7.3 Opt Out of Analytics
You can opt out of analytics by adjusting your device settings or contacting us.
7.4 Advertising Choices (Future)
When ads are implemented, you can:
- Opt out of personalized ads in your device settings
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Children's Privacy
Our app does not specifically target children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using Tiny Towns, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Providing an in-app notification for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know: You can request information about the data we collect and how we use it
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell your personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, use our account deletion page or contact us directly.
12. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Our legal basis for processing your data includes:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data
- Contract: Processing is necessary to provide you with our services
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our app)
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: juicercapital@gmail.com
Website: https://tiny-towns-2025.web.app
14. Consent
By using Tiny Towns, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.