Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 02 April, 2025
1. Introduction
Backyard Dash ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile game ("Game"). By playing our Game, you consent to the practices described in this policy. By using the Service, you are expressing your agreement to this Policy and the processing of your data, including your personal information, in the manner provided in this Policy. You should not use our Services if you do not agree with this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: When you log in using Google Play Games or Game Center, we may collect your player ID, username, and achievements.
Usage Data: We collect gameplay statistics, leaderboard rankings, and progress for achievements.
Purchase Data: When making in-app purchases, we process transaction details via Google Play or the App Store but do not store payment information.
Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and crash reports for improving game performance.
Advertising Data: Google AdMob may collect information related to ad interactions and device identifiers for personalized advertising.
Crash Reports: Firebase Crashlytics collects crash logs, device information, and app usage data to help us improve the game's stability.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Provide login and leaderboard functionality via Unity Gaming Services.
Track and display achievements.
Process and restore in-app purchases.
Improve game performance and user experience.
Serve personalized and non-personalized ads through Google AdMob.
Improve game performance and user experience using Firebase Crashlytics.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Game integrates third-party services that may collect and process your data:
Google Play Games Services (for login, and achievements)
Apple Game Center (for login, and achievements)
Unity Gaming Services (for leaderboard)
Google Play Store & Apple App Store (for in-app purchases)Â
Google AdMob (for serving advertisements)
Firebase Crashlytics (for collecting crash reports and improving game stability)
These services are governed by their respective privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain collected data for as long as necessary to provide the Game's features. We implement security measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You may:
Manage or revoke access to your Google Play Games or Game Center account.
Request deletion of your game data by contacting us.
Disable in-app purchases via your device settings.
Adjust ad preferences via Google AdMob settings.
Opt out of crash report collection through your device settings.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Game is not intended for children under 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such data.
8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to change this Policy at any time. If we decide to change this Policy, we will post those changes on this page and update the date at the top of the page. The changes will be effective when posted. Please check this page on a regular basis so that you remain aware of updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: johnfrith@live.com