Last Updated: 25-08-2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- Third-Party Services
- Data Storage and Security
- Children’s Privacy
- Your Rights and Choices
- International Data Transfers
- Changes to This Policy
- Contact Information
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1. INTRODUCTION
Big Knock Down Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the mobile game “Fan Out!” (the “Game”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you play our Game.
By downloading, installing, or using our Game, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
- We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to play the Game
- If you contact us for support, we may collect your email address and any information you choose to provide
2.2 INFORMATION AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, device identifiers
- Game Usage Data: Level progression, scores, game settings, tutorial completion status
- Technical Data: App crashes, performance metrics, error logs
- Advertising Data: Ad interaction data, including clicks and views
2.3 INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES
- Anonymous user identifiers from Unity Services
- Purchase verification data from Google Play Store / Apple App Store
- Advertising identifiers for ad personalization (if not opted out)
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3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Game functionality
- Save your game progress and settings locally on your device
- Process in-app purchases (Remove Ads feature)
- Display relevant advertisements
- Analyze game performance and user engagement
- Improve the Game experience and fix bugs
- Comply with legal obligations
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4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our Game integrates with the following third-party services:
4.1 UNITY TECHNOLOGIES
- Services Used: Unity Ads, Unity Analytics, Unity Authentication, Unity IAP
- Purpose: Advertising, analytics, anonymous user authentication, purchase processing
- Data Collected: Device identifiers, gameplay analytics, ad interaction data
- Privacy Policy: https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy
4.2 GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES (Android)
- Services Used: In-app billing, app distribution
- Purpose: Process in-app purchases, app updates
- Data Collected: Purchase transaction data, device information
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4.3 APPLE APP STORE (iOS)
- Services Used: In-app purchases, app distribution
- Purpose: Process in-app purchases, app updates
- Data Collected: Purchase transaction data, device information
- Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
4.4 ADVERTISING PARTNERS
- Through Unity Ads, your device may receive advertisements from various advertising networks
- These partners may collect advertising identifiers and usage data for ad personalization
- You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
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5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
5.1 LOCAL STORAGE
- Game progress, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device using Unity’s PlayerPrefs
- This data includes: level progression, sound/music settings, tutorial completion, IAP purchase status
- Local data is not transmitted to our servers
5.2 CLOUD STORAGE
- Anonymous analytics and usage data may be transmitted to Unity’s secure servers
- Purchase verification data is processed through secure store platforms (Google Play/App Store)
5.3 SECURITY MEASURES
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
- All purchase transactions are processed through secure, encrypted connections
- We do not store credit card or payment information
5.4 DATA RETENTION
- Local data persists until you uninstall the Game or clear app data
- Analytics data is retained according to Unity’s data retention policies
- Purchase records are maintained as required by store platforms and applicable law
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6. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY (COPPA & FAMILIES POLICY COMPLIANCE)
Our Game is designed to be family-friendly and is suitable for children under 13 years of age. We are committed to protecting children’s privacy and comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google Play Families Policy.
6.1 WHAT WE COLLECT FROM CHILDREN
- NO personal information such as names, email addresses, or photos
- NO location data
- LIMITED technical data necessary for game functionality only:
- Device type and operating system (for compatibility)
- Game progress and scores (stored locally on device)
- Anonymous usage analytics (through Unity Analytics)
- Anonymous advertising data (through Unity Ads)
6.2 HOW WE PROTECT CHILDREN
- All advertisements are filtered for child-appropriate content
- No behavioral advertising or tracking for children
- No third-party data sharing for marketing purposes
- All data collection is anonymous and cannot identify individual children
- We use Unity’s child-safe advertising and analytics systems
6.3 PARENTAL RIGHTS
Parents and guardians have the right to:
- Review any data we may have collected from their child
- Request deletion of their child’s data
- Refuse to allow further collection of their child’s data
- Contact us with any questions about our children’s privacy practices
6.4 PARENTAL CONSENT
By allowing your child to use this Game, you consent to our privacy practices as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not allow your child to use the Game.
6.5 CONTACT FOR CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
If you are a parent or guardian and have questions about your child’s privacy, please contact us immediately:
Email: bigknockdownstudios@gmail.com
Subject: Children’s Privacy Inquiry
We will respond to all children’s privacy inquiries within 24 hours.
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7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
7.1 ADVERTISING CHOICES
- Disable personalized ads through your device settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising; Android: Settings > Google > Ads)
- Purchase our “Remove Ads” feature to eliminate interstitial advertisements
- Rewarded ads remain available as optional content even after purchasing “Remove Ads”
7.2 DATA MANAGEMENT
- Clear local game data by uninstalling the Game or using device storage settings
- Contact us to request information about data collected through third-party services
7.3 REGIONAL RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
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8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including:
- United States (Unity Technologies servers)
- European Union (Unity Technologies servers)
- Other countries where our service providers operate
These transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy rights.
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9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the Game
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Your continued use of the Game after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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10. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Big Knock Down Studios
Email: bigknockdownstudios@gmail.com
Website: www.bigknockdown.in
For Unity Services-related privacy questions:
Unity Technologies: https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy
For Google Play Services-related privacy questions:
Google: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/9037938
For App Store-related privacy questions:
Apple: https://www.apple.com/privacy/contact/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC REGIONS
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. Since we do not collect personal information that identifies individual users, most CCPA rights do not apply to our data practices.
EUROPEAN UNION RESIDENTS (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, EU residents have specific rights regarding their personal data. Our lawful basis for processing is legitimate interest for analytics and advertising, and contract performance for in-app purchases.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS FOR DEVELOPERS
Data Storage Locations:
- PlayerPrefs: Local device storage (persistent)
- Unity Analytics: Unity Cloud (anonymous)
- Purchase Data: Platform stores (Google Play/App Store)
Data Categories:
- Game Progress: Level completion, scores, settings
- Technical: Performance metrics, crash reports
- Commercial: Purchase verification tokens
- Advertising: Ad interaction events, device identifiers
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and governs your use of the Fan Out! mobile game.