Astro Tapper Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Astro Tapper, developed by GerbilBeard Labs ("we," "our," or "us"), collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile game and related services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, profile picture (if you create an account)
• Customer Support: Information you provide when contacting our support team
• User-Generated Content: Messages, comments, or other content you create in-game

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, device identifiers (IDFA/Android ID), screen resolution
• Gameplay Data: Game progress, scores, achievements, level completion, in-game purchases, play time, and gameplay statistics
• Technical Data: App version, crash reports, performance data, and error logs
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with the game, features used, session duration, and frequency of play
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (not precise GPS location)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Media: If you connect social media accounts, we may receive your public profile information
• Advertising Partners: Information about your interactions with ads and advertising preferences
• Platform Providers: Information from app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) regarding downloads and purchases

2. How We Use Your Information

• Game Operations: Provide game features, save progress, enable multiplayer functionality, and maintain leaderboards
• Personalization: Customize gameplay experience, difficulty adjustment, and content recommendations
• Analytics & Improvement: Analyze gameplay patterns, improve game balance, fix bugs, and develop new features
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Advertising: Display relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness
• Social Features: Enable friend connections, social sharing, and community features
• Security: Detect and prevent cheating, fraud, and other harmful activities
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers

• Cloud Storage: AWS, Google Cloud, or similar services for data hosting
• Analytics: Unity Analytics, GameAnalytics, or similar platforms for gameplay insights
• Advertising: AdMob, Unity Ads, Facebook Audience Network for ad delivery
• Crash Reporting: Crashlytics or similar services for bug tracking
• Payment Processing: Apple, Google, or other payment processors for in-app purchases

3.2 Other Circumstances

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or court order
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Safety & Security: To protect our rights, users' safety, or investigate fraud
• With Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Advertising & Marketing

• In-Game Ads: We display advertisements within the game, which may be personalized based on your interests
• Rewarded Videos: Optional ads that provide in-game rewards upon completion
• Cross-Promotion: We may promote our other games or partner games
• Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send promotional emails about updates and special offers

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or by contacting us.

5. Data Security

• We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls
• Payment information is processed by certified payment providers and not stored on our servers
• We regularly update our security practices and conduct security audits
• However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure

6. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active and you use our services
• Inactive Accounts: Data may be retained for up to 3 years after your last activity
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
• Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for research purposes

7. Children's Privacy

• Astro Tapper is not directed to children under 13 years of age
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly
• Parents who believe we may have collected information from their child should contact us immediately

8. Your Rights & Choices

8.1 Account Management

• Access: View your account information and gameplay data
• Update: Modify your profile information and preferences
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data

8.2 Privacy Controls

• Advertising: Opt out of personalized ads through device settings
• Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional communications
• Social Features: Control visibility of your profile and activities
• Data Export: Request a copy of your personal data

8.3 Regional Rights

If you reside in the EU, UK, California, or other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights including data portability, restriction of processing, and the right to object to certain uses of your data.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

10. Third-Party Services

Astro Tapper may integrate with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Google Play Games, Game Center
• App Stores: Apple App Store, Google Play Store
• Payment Services: Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.

11. Updates to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements
• Material changes will be communicated through in-game notifications, email, or our website
• The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when the policy was last updated
• Continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

GerbilBeard Labs
Email: privacy@latchfit.com
Subject Line: Astro Tapper Privacy Inquiry
Website: https://latchfit.com/apps.html

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.