Rotoscope Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Rotoscope! This privacy policy explains how IO Data (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Rotoscope mobile game application (the “App”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while playing our game.

TL;DR: Rotoscope collects minimal data. We use Firebase Analytics for game analytics, Google Mobile Ads for advertising, and Game Services for leaderboards. We don’t sell your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Game Progress: Your game progress, completed levels, and scores are stored locally on your device
  • Game Center/Play Games ID: If you sign in to Game Center (iOS) or Play Games Services (Android), we receive your public gaming profile information

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

  • Analytics Data: We use Firebase Analytics to collect:
    • Game events (level started, level completed, level failed)
    • Gameplay sessions and duration
    • Device type, operating system, and app version
    • General location (country/region)
    • Crash reports and performance data
  • Advertising Data: We use Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) which may collect:
    • Advertising identifiers (IDFA on iOS, AAID on Android)
    • IP address
    • Device information
    • Ad interaction data
  • App Tracking Transparency (iOS): On iOS 14.5+, we request permission before tracking you across other apps and websites

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Game Functionality: To save your progress, unlock artworks, and track your achievements
  • Analytics: To understand how players interact with the game and improve gameplay experience
  • Advertising: To show you relevant ads and provide rewarded video ads for in-game benefits (time extensions)
  • Leaderboards: To display your scores on Game Center or Play Games leaderboards (if you opt-in)
  • Technical Improvements: To fix bugs, improve performance, and optimize the app

4. Third-Party Services

Rotoscope integrates the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

4.1 Firebase (Google)

  • Services Used: Firebase Analytics, Firebase Core
  • Purpose: Game analytics and crash reporting
  • Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy

4.2 Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)

  • Services Used: Banner ads, interstitial ads, rewarded video ads
  • Purpose: Monetization and rewarded content
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
  • Ad Personalization: You can opt-out of personalized ads through your device settings

4.3 Game Services

5. Data Storage and Security

  • Local Storage: Game progress is stored locally on your device using Hive (secure local database)
  • Cloud Storage: Analytics data is stored on Firebase servers (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Security Measures: We use industry-standard encryption and security practices to protect your data
  • Data Retention: Analytics data is retained for 14 months. Local game data persists until you uninstall the app

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Rotoscope is suitable for all ages, including children under 13. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • We do not require children to provide personal information to play the game
  • Ads shown to children are age-appropriate and compliant with COPPA
  • Parents can contact us to review, delete, or stop the collection of their child’s information

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we have about you
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (uninstalling the app deletes local data)
  • Opt-Out: Disable personalized ads through device settings
  • Tracking Consent: Control tracking permissions through iOS App Tracking Transparency

How to Exercise Your Rights:

  • Delete Local Data: Uninstall the app from your device
  • Opt-Out of Personalized Ads:
    • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Toggle off for Rotoscope
    • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
  • Request Data Deletion: Contact us at the email below

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States (where Firebase and Google servers are located). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying an in-app notification (for major changes)

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. EU/UK Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access, rectify, and erase your data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: rotoscope@iodata.work

Developer: IO Data

Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For analytics, advertising, and tracking (you can withdraw consent anytime)
  • Legitimate Interest: For game functionality, bug fixes, and security
  • Contract Performance: To provide the game services you requested

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals. We honor App Tracking Transparency requests on iOS devices.