1. Introduction

Welcome to Nerd Games ("Nerd Games", "we", "our", or "us").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when you access or use any mobile application, game, website, online service, or other product operated by Nerd Games (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy applies to all current and future games published by Nerd Games, including but not limited to Play+Learn.

By downloading, accessing, or using any of our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on the Services you use.

A. Account Information

When you create an account or sign in using a supported authentication provider (such as Google), we may collect:

• Display name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• Unique account identifier

Some Services may also allow guest play without creating an account.

B. Gameplay Information

Depending on the game, we may collect gameplay information including:

• Selected game modes
• Categories or levels played
• Answers or responses submitted
• Scores and achievements
• Match history
• Leaderboard rankings
• Virtual currency balances
• Virtual item usage
• Session duration
• Progress within a game
• Statistics related to gameplay

Different games may collect different gameplay information based on their features.

C. Purchase Information

If you purchase virtual currency, subscriptions, or other digital content, purchases are processed by the applicable app store or payment provider.

We do not receive or store your complete payment card information.

We may receive information necessary to:

• Confirm purchases
• Deliver purchased content
• Prevent fraud
• Process refunds where applicable

D. Device Information

We may automatically collect:

• Device model
• Device manufacturer
• Operating system
• Operating system version
• App version
• Language settings
• Time zone
• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Crash logs
• Diagnostic information

E. Advertising Information

Some Services display advertisements, including rewarded advertisements.

Advertising partners may collect information necessary to:

• Deliver advertisements
• Measure advertising performance
• Prevent advertising fraud
• Confirm rewarded advertisement completion

Advertising providers maintain their own privacy policies governing their data practices.

F. Analytics Information

We may collect information regarding how users interact with our Services, including:

• Features used
• Session frequency
• Performance metrics
• Error reports
• Gameplay trends
• Aggregate usage statistics

This information helps us improve our Services.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our Services
• Authenticate users
• Create and manage user accounts
• Save gameplay progress
• Match players in multiplayer games
• Maintain rankings and leaderboards
• Deliver virtual currency and rewards
• Process purchases
• Detect cheating and abuse
• Improve gameplay experiences
• Develop new games and features
• Respond to customer support requests
• Analyze Service performance
• Protect users and Services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable law, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests, including improving and securing our Services

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with the following categories of recipients.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties that help operate our Services, including:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Authentication providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising partners
• Customer support providers
• Payment processors

These providers may process information solely for purposes related to providing our Services.

Other Players

Certain information may be visible to other players depending on the game, including:

• Display name
• Profile picture
• Rankings
• Scores
• Achievements
• Gameplay statistics

Only information necessary for gameplay or community features will be shared with other players.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information where required to:

• Comply with applicable laws
• Respond to lawful governmental requests
• Enforce our agreements
• Protect our rights
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Protect users or the public

6. Virtual Currency and Purchases

Certain Services may include virtual currencies, virtual items, subscriptions, or digital purchases.

We use account and purchase information to:

• Verify purchases
• Deliver purchased content
• Maintain balances
• Prevent fraud
• Resolve purchase issues

Specific rules governing virtual currencies are described within the applicable game's rules or Terms of Service.

7. Advertising

Some Services display advertisements, including rewarded advertisements.

Viewing rewarded advertisements may allow users to earn virtual rewards within certain games.

Reward eligibility is subject to successful confirmation by our advertising partners.

Advertising providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our websites or online services may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences
• Authenticate users
• Improve performance
• Measure website usage
• Enhance security

You may control certain cookie settings through your browser.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide Services
• Maintain accounts
• Preserve gameplay records
• Resolve disputes
• Detect fraud
• Enforce agreements
• Comply with legal obligations

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information collected and applicable legal requirements.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the minimum age required by applicable law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal consent.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, applicable law may provide rights including:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete personal information
• Restrict processing
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below.

14. Account Deletion

Some Nerd Games Services provide self-service account deletion within the application.

Where available, users may delete their account by navigating to:

Profile → Settings → Delete Account

You may be required to verify your identity before deletion is completed.

If a Service does not provide in-app deletion, users may request deletion by contacting our support team or using the link provided in the play store or app store.

Effect of Deletion

Depending on the Service, deleting an account may result in permanent deletion or anonymization of:

• Profile information
• Email address
• Gameplay history
• Rankings
• Leaderboard entries
• Achievements
• Virtual currencies
• Virtual items
• Saved progress

Deleted accounts generally cannot be restored.

We may retain limited information where required to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain security records
• Enforce our agreements

Accounts are kept for 30 days after request has been submitted before which the account is permanently deleted. Signing back into your account within this period of time cancels the account deletion process and retains your account.

15. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with third-party platforms and providers, including:

• Authentication providers
• Mobile application stores
• Payment providers
• Advertising networks
• Analytics providers
• Cloud infrastructure providers

These third parties maintain their own privacy policies governing their services.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or business practices.

When significant changes are made, we will revise the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice within our Services.

Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.

Nerd Games

• Email: support@nerdgames.xyz