Buddy Game — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 16, 2025 (Updated: January 23, 2026)

Buddy Game (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides an entertainment and rewards-based mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used.

1. Information We Collect

A) Account & Authentication Data

When you sign in using Google or Email/Password, we may collect:

• Name
  
  

• Email address
  
  

• Profile photo
  
  

• Unique user ID (Buddy UID)
  
  

If phone-based login is used, your mobile number may be collected for OTP verification.

B) App Activity & Usage Data

We may collect information about how you use the app, such as:

• Watching rewarded ads
  
  

• Tournament participation
  
  

• Streak claims
  
  

• Referrals
  
  

• Basic usage analytics
  
  

• Device information
  
  

• Crash and performance data
  
  

C) Advertising & Identifiers

To display and measure advertisements (Google AdMob), we may collect:

• Advertising ID (AAID/GPID)
  
  

• IP address
  
  

• Rewarded ad verification parameters
  
  

D) Crash & Diagnostics

We use Firebase Crashlytics and Analytics to collect crash reports and technical data to improve app performance and stability.

E) Optional Community & Skill Verification

Some users may voluntarily join official community platforms (such as WhatsApp) for support or participation in advanced skill-based gameplay modes.

If a user chooses to participate, we may verify their Buddy UID only to:

• Ensure fair gameplay
  
  

• Prevent cheating or misuse
  
  

• Maintain competitive balance in skill-based matches
  
  

Participation in such communities is optional and not required to use the main features of the app.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

• Provide core app features (login, tournaments, virtual rewards, streaks)
  
  

• Improve app performance and user experience
  
  

• Display and measure advertisements
  
  

• Prevent fraud, cheating, and policy violations
  
  

• Provide user support and communication
  
  

3. Data Storage & Sharing

User data is stored securely using Firebase services (Authentication, Firestore, Analytics).

We may share limited data with:

• Google Firebase & Google Play services (for app functionality and security)
  
  

• Google AdMob (for advertising)
  
  

We do not sell or rent user personal data to third parties.

External community platforms (like WhatsApp) are used only for voluntary user support and communication. Users join them at their own choice.

4. Virtual Rewards Only (Important Notice)

Buddy Game uses virtual Buddy Coins only.

• Buddy Coins have no real-world monetary value.
  
  

• Coins cannot be exchanged for cash, vouchers, gift cards, or real money.
  
  

• The Play Store version of Buddy Game does not provide cash withdrawals, UPI/Paytm transfers, or any financial rewards.
  
  

All rewards are purely virtual and used only for in-app entertainment and engagement.

5. Children’s Privacy

Buddy Game is intended for users aged 13 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such data is identified, it will be removed promptly.

6. User Rights & Controls

Users may request:

• Account deletion
  
  

• Correction of personal data
  
  

• Information about stored data
  
  

Users can also reset their Advertising ID through device settings.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect user data. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. International Data Processing

User data may be processed in India or other regions where our service providers operate, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy or support-related queries, contact us at:
📧 jitusinghraj0@gmail.com

Please include your registered email or Buddy UID for faster support.