Privacy Policy for the "Ember Drift Cave Runner" App

Last updated: November 7, 2026

This document sets out the rules for the processing of personal data by MatCode Mateusz Arczyński (ul. Portowa 10, 86-200 Chełmno, Poland, VAT ID / NIP: 875-156-25-99, REGON: 383604557, email: matcode.help@gmail.com) - hereinafter referred to as the "Administrator". This document complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").

1. In short

• Ember Drift does not require an account, registration, or login. The entire game is fully playable offline.
• High scores, lanterns ignited, run distances, and audio/haptic preferences are stored strictly on your local device. The Administrator cannot access them.
• Optional: if you sign in to Apple Game Center (iOS) or Google Play Games (Android), high scores and achievements may sync to your platform player profile. That data is processed by Apple or Google; the Administrator does not store it.
• The game contains no first-party analytics or telemetry tracking.
• The game displays Google AdMob ads (banners and post-run interstitials). This is the only module that may process device identifiers - strictly subject to your consent (Google UMP / Apple ATT prompts).
• The game does not request GPS location, camera, microphone, contacts, or photo library permissions.

2. Glossary

User - a natural person installing or playing the "Ember Drift Cave Runner" (in Polish stores: "Żar: Bieg przez Jaskinię") mobile game (hereinafter: "App").

Service - functionalities of the App, including one-touch spark flight through a procedural cave, heat and dynamic illumination mechanics, lantern networks, last-breath recovery, run statistics, and optional Apple Game Center / Google Play Games leaderboards.

3. Scope and purposes of data processing

• Gameplay data (high scores, distance records, lantern counts, and sound/haptics toggles) is stored locally in the device's storage (SharedPreferences). The Administrator does not receive this data and therefore does not process it under the GDPR.
• Leaderboards and achievements (Game Center / Google Play Games) - an optional system integration. If enabled, the App passes the player identifier, scores, and achievement state directly to Apple Inc. or Google LLC. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a service requested by the user).
• Advertising (Google AdMob) - the App serves banner and interstitial ads through Google AdMob. The Google Mobile Ads SDK may process device advertising identifiers (GAID on Android, IDFA on iOS), IP address, diagnostic data, and ad-interaction telemetry to display ads, measure performance, and combat fraud. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), collected via the Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) form and the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt on iOS. Where consent is withheld, only non-personalized ads are served.
• Support Correspondence - if you contact us via matcode.help@gmail.com, we process your email address and message contents solely to respond to your inquiry; legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

4. Data recipients

• Google LLC / Google Ireland Ltd. - for Google AdMob, Google Mobile Ads SDK, Google UMP, and Google Play Games.
• Apple Inc. - for Apple Game Center and App Store distribution.

5. Data retention period

Local game data remains on the device until the App is uninstalled or storage is cleared by the User. Game Center and Google Play Games records persist according to Apple's and Google's respective account policies. Support correspondence is kept as long as necessary to resolve the inquiry.

6. Your rights

You may revoke or adjust your advertising consent at any time:

• on iOS: under Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking;
• on Android: under Settings → Google → Ads;
• via Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com.

Regarding email inquiries, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your data, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Poland: President of the Personal Data Protection Office, UODO).

7. Data security

Connections with Google ad and game services use TLS/HTTPS encryption. Local records are protected within the standard operating system sandbox on iOS and Android.

8. Children's privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The current version is always available at https://matcode.eu/hub/emberdrift/policy-en.html.

Support contact: matcode.help@gmail.com.