Privacy Policy 

Last Updated: [10/22/2025]

Welcome to Alcurist. We develop and publish the Alcurist game (the "Service") on the Google Play Store and Steam. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our Service.

This policy applies to all players worldwide.

1. Information We Collect

We divide the information we collect into two categories:

a) Information You Provide to Us Directly:

• Email Address: In the future, we may offer a way for you to register to receive news and updates about Alcurist. Providing this information is voluntary, and you will be required to explicitly "opt-in".

b) Information We Collect Automatically:

• Usage and Action Data: We collect information about how you interact with the game, including but not limited to, item packages you purchase, in-game progress, actions taken within the game, and session duration.

• Device Information: We collect basic information about your device, such as its model, operating system, and device identifiers (e.g., Advertising ID), to help troubleshoot issues and improve the game's performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the Service: To allow you to play the game, save your progress, and fix bugs.

• For market assessment (Analytics): We use your action and purchase history data (in an anonymized form) to analyze and understand market trends, which helps us develop and improve the game experience in the future.

• For advertising: To display advertisements within the Service.

• For communications: (If you opt-in) To send you news, updates, or promotions about Alcurist via email.

3. Advertising

Our Service features advertising, which may include:

• First-party Ads: Advertisements for our own products or services.

• Third-party Ads: Advertisements from third-party partners.

These advertising partners may use your device identifier (Advertising ID) to display ads they deem relevant to your interests.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will not share your personal information (such as your email) with third parties, except in the following cases:

• With Service Providers: Such as analytics providers or ad networks that help us operate our Service.

• As required by law: If we are required to disclose information to comply with a legal obligation.

5. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for a general audience and is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete that information.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the new policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [alcurist.home@gmail.com]