Privacy Policy for Bestwood Studios LLC
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 05/10/2025
Bestwood Studios LLC developed Alien Bloom – The Poker Game as a freemium mobile game. This service is provided by Bestwood Studios LLC at no cost and is intended for use "as is". Alien Bloom – The Poker Game is designed for players aged 18 and older due to its gameplay style and online interactions. Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not allow minors under 18 to access or use the Game.
Bestwood Studios LLC ("Company", “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you interact with Alien Bloom – The Poker Game (“Game”), our alienbloom.com website, our Discord server, our YouTube Channel, and our X (formerly Twitter) account.
By playing the Game, visiting our website, or engaging with our other platforms, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Alien Bloom Website: https://www.alienbloom.com
Alien Bloom Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ygzMfwYVq9
Alien Bloom YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AlienBloomPoker
Alien Bloom X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/AlienBloomPoker
1. Information We Collect
We collect certain types of information when you use our Game, website, and other platforms, which may include:
Personal Information: This refers to information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, or any other information you provide voluntarily (e.g., contacting support, engaging in discussions on Discord, or interacting on social media).
Usage Data: We collect data about your interaction with the Game, website, and other platforms, such as gameplay activity, session times, in-app purchases, and device information (e.g., type of device, OS version).
Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to play the Game, such as its make, model, and unique device identifiers (e.g., IMEI, MAC address, or Device ID).
Location Information: We may collect your approximate location based on your device’s IP address or GPS location, if location services are enabled.
Platform-Specific Data:
Discord: If you join our Alien Bloom – The Poker Game Discord server, we may collect information such as your Discord username, messages, and other interactions within the server.
YouTube: If you interact with our Alien Bloom – The Poker Game YouTube channel, we may collect data such as your YouTube username, comments, and engagement with our videos.
X (formerly Twitter): If you interact with our Alien Bloom – The Poker Game Twitter account, we may collect your Twitter username, tweets, replies, and retweets.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Provide and Improve the Game: To operate, maintain, and enhance the Game, including to respond to your inquiries and troubleshoot issues.
Personalize Your Experience: To tailor the Game experience based on your preferences and interests.
Analytics: To analyze gameplay trends, user behavior, and other relevant data to improve the Game and our services.
Community Engagement: To manage interactions on our alienbloom.com website, our Discord server, our YouTube Channel, and our X (formerly Twitter) account. We may also use this information to improve user experience across these platforms.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal processes, requests, and inquiries.
We use analytics tools strictly to improve gameplay experience, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues. This data is not used for ad targeting.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with third parties in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Game, such as managing online functionality, analytics services, hosting servers, cloud storage providers, or customer support tools.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., a court order).
Business Transfers: If our business is acquired or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
These third parties are responsible for their own data processing practices, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
Photon Engine: https://dashboard.photonengine.com/account/privacyandcookiepolicy
Discord: https://discord.com/privacy
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/en/privacy
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, and alteration. However, please be aware that no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
You have the right to request access to, update, or delete the personal data we have about you. You can also opt out of certain types of data collection or request that your account be deleted. To exercise these rights, contact us at alienpokerhelp@gmail.com
Alien Bloom – The Poker Game is designed for players aged 18 and older due to its gameplay style and online interactions. Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not allow minors under 18 to access or use the Game. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information from our servers.
If you believe we may have collected a child’s information, please contact us at alienpokerhelp@gmail.com and we will take steps to delete it.
We recommend that minors under the age of 18 uninstall the Game and discontinue its use immediately.
If you are accessing the Game, website, or other platforms from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers have operations. By using the Game or visiting our platforms, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence.
Our Game, website, and related platforms may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you choose to visit.
Monetization is limited to in-app purchases (IAPs) only. However, we may still use third-party services for features such as analytics, multiplayer functionality, or community engagement.
The following third-party services may be integrated into our Game, website, or platforms. Each has its own privacy policy governing data collection and usage:
Photon Engine: https://dashboard.photonengine.com/account/privacyandcookiepolicy
Discord: https://discord.com/privacy
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/en/privacy
We and our third-party partners use various tracking technologies—including cookies, software development kits (SDKs), device identifiers, and local storage—to improve your experience and analyze activity across Alien Bloom – The Poker Game, the alienbloom.com website, our Discord server, YouTube channel, and X (formerly Twitter) account.
Types of Tracking Technologies We Use:
Essential Technologies: These are necessary for core functions like server hosting, online features, saving your progress, managing settings, and enabling in-game interactions.
Analytics Technologies: These help us understand gameplay behavior, fix bugs, and optimize performance. We may use services such as App Store Connect Analytics, Android Vitals, and Unity Analytics.
By using the Game, you agree to the use of these technologies as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Photon Engine: https://dashboard.photonengine.com/account/privacyandcookiepolicy
Discord: https://discord.com/privacy
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/en/privacy
When you use our Game, we may collect certain information that your device sends automatically whenever you access the Game, such as:
Device Information: This includes information such as your device’s unique ID, operating system version, IP address, device type, and hardware model.
Usage Information: This includes details about your gameplay, such as session times, in-app interactions, and game features accessed.
Error Logs: If the Game crashes or encounters an error, we may collect information about the issue (e.g., error messages or crash reports) to diagnose and fix technical problems and improve the Game.
This data is used primarily for troubleshooting, improving our services, and ensuring the Game functions as intended. Log data is generally not personally identifiable, but it may be combined with other information that could indirectly identify you.
We use third-party services, such as App Store Connect Analytics, Android Vitals and Unity Analytics, to collect and analyze this information for performance monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. This data is not used for ad targeting. These third-party services may collect information about your device and gameplay, but they are bound by their own privacy policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. If changes are significant, we will notify users via an in-app notice or app update.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Bestwood Studios LLC
Email: alienpokerhelp@gmail.com
Terms and Conditions
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 05/10/2025
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Alien Bloom – The Poker Game, a mobile game and related services provided by Bestwood Studios LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").
By accessing or using any part of the Services — including downloading, playing the Game, visiting our alienbloom.com website, our Discord server, our YouTube Channel, or our X(formerly Twitter) account — you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Alien Bloom Website: https://www.alienbloom.com
Alien Bloom Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ygzMfwYVq9
Alien Bloom YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AlienBloomPoker
Alien Bloom X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/AlienBloomPoker
By using the Game, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
If you are under 18, you are not permitted to access or use the Game.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Game for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Except as permitted in the “Content Creation” section below, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or otherwise exploit any part of the Game without our prior written consent.
Content Creation:
We welcome and support content creators who wish to create and share videos, streams, or other content featuring gameplay from Alien Bloom – The Poker Game, for both personal and commercial purposes (such as monetized YouTube videos or livestreams).
Constructive criticism, reviews, and personal opinions — whether positive or negative — are permitted and encouraged.
The Game may offer virtual chips, items, or other digital assets ("Virtual Goods") that can be purchased with real money.
Virtual Goods have no real-world monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Virtual Goods are non-transferable and may not be traded, gifted, or sold to other users.
We reserve the right to modify any Virtual Goods, including The Aliens, to enhance gameplay balance and overall experience.
Refund Policy:
You may request a refund for your purchase within 14 days from the date of the transaction, provided the Virtual Goods have not been used or consumed.
If the Virtual Goods have been used or consumed within the Game, the right to a refund is waived.
Refund Process: To request a refund, please follow the refund request process via Google Play Support or Apple Support. You may contact their respective customer support teams directly for assistance.
Refunds are handled by the applicable platform (Google Play or Apple) and are subject to their respective policies. We do not directly issue refunds for in-app purchases.
You agree to:
Follow the rules and guidelines of any community channels we operate, including our Discord server and social media pages.
We reserve the right to moderate or remove content and ban users who violate community standards.
You agree not to:
Use cheats, exploits, bots, or any unauthorized third-party software.
Harass, threaten, or harm other users.
Use unlawful language or content.
Interfere with the operation of the Game.
Attempt to access another user’s account without permission.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account without notice if we determine that you have violated these Terms or engaged in any behavior that harms the Game or its community.
If you believe your account was suspended in error, you may contact us at alienpokerhelp@gmail.com for review.
Your use of the Game is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
The Game is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Game will be free from errors, uninterrupted, or secure.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Game, including but not limited to loss of data, in-game progress, or financial loss. However, in jurisdictions where such exclusions are not permitted, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
We are not responsible for any failure or delay in performance due to events beyond our reasonable control, such as natural disasters, internet outages, or platform-level service interruptions.
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the Terms & Conditions. We encourage you to review these Terms & Conditions periodically to stay informed. If changes are significant, we will notify users via an in-app notice or app update.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall first be subject to good faith informal negotiation between the parties for a period of at least thirty (30) days.
If the dispute is not resolved through negotiation, it shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration conducted in the State of Florida.
Any court proceedings related to enforcing an arbitration award or seeking injunctive or equitable relief shall take place in the courts located in the State of Florida, United States of America.
If any part of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions will remain in full force and effect.
The Game itself, all trademarks, logos, copyrights, patents, and other intellectual property associated with the Game, including U.S. Patent No. 11,623,132 and the "Alien Bloom" trademark, are the exclusive property of Bestwood Studios LLC. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at alienpokerhelp@gmail.com
By accessing or using Alien Bloom – The Poker Game, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.
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