Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for MetaEater

Effective Date: [2025.04.02]

MetaEater ("we", "us", or "our") respects the privacy of our users ("you") and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our mobile game MetaEater, whether you are playing on iOS, Android, or other platforms.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

a. Non-Personal Information:

  • Gameplay data (e.g., high scores, progress, in-game items)

  • Device information (e.g., device model, operating system, language, screen resolution)

  • Crash logs and diagnostic data

  • Anonymous analytics data

b. Personal Information (if applicable):

  • Email address (only if you contact us directly or create an account)

  • Game center or platform-specific user ID (e.g., Apple Game Center or Google Play Games)

  • IP address (used only for regional matchmaking or compliance)

Note: We do not collect sensitive personal information such as names, phone numbers, addresses, or biometric data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve gameplay experience

  • Save your game progress and settings

  • Detect and fix bugs or performance issues

  • Enable optional features like leaderboards or friend challenges

  • Analyze aggregated user behavior for game improvements

  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics, ads, or cloud saves, including but not limited to:

  • Unity Analytics / Firebase Analytics

  • Google AdMob / Apple Search Ads

  • Game Center / Google Play Games

These third-party services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those separately.

4. Children’s Privacy

MetaEater is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain regions like the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [Insert Contact Email].

5. Data Storage and Retention

All data is stored securely, and we retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide game services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain game integrity. If you delete the app, some data may still be retained on our servers or those of third-party providers for a limited time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to your data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict data processing

  • Withdraw consent (if previously given)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]

7. Data Transfers

As our services may be operated globally, your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your residence. We take appropriate steps to ensure your data remains protected regardless of location.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the app or store page. The updated version will always be available on our website or support portal.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

📧 Email: [contact.metaeater@beststory.org]

By using MetaEater, you agree to this Privacy Policy.