# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** May 1, 2026 

**Effective Date:** May 1, 2026 

**Application Name:** Elite Trap (Chisumi's Life) 

**Developer:** Chisumi Studio 

**Privacy Contact:** privacy@chisumi.app

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## 1. Introduction

Elite Trap ("Application") is a visual novel / choice-based adventure game about a student named Chisumi navigating a psychological thriller narrative filled with consequential choices and their outcomes.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and process your personal data in the Application. By downloading and using the Application, you consent to this policy.

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## 2. Customer-Focused Data Policy

### Core Principles

At Chisumi Studio, user privacy is our highest priority:

- **Data Minimization:** We collect only data necessary for game functionality

- **On-Device Processing:** All game data is processed and stored on your device

- **Cloud Backup Disabled:** Your game data is never backed up to any cloud service

- **Transparency:** This policy explicitly states what data we collect

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## 3. Data Collection and Purposes

### 3.1 Data Stored Locally on Device

The Application stores the following data locally on your device solely for game functionality:

| Data Type | Description | Purpose |

|-----------|-------------|---------|

| **Game Progress** | Current day, saved positions, scene transitions | Game continuation |

| **Player Statistics** | Four main stats (Mental Resilience, Sociability, Academic Record, Money) | Game mechanics operation |

| **Flag System** | Conditional markers based on player decisions | Story branching and ending selection |

| **Card Inventory** | Cards unlocked and played during gameplay | Collection gallery and replay controls |

| **Completed Endings** | Game endings reached (death/success endings) | Collection system and achievement tracking |

| **Typewriter Settings** | Text speed preference | Gameplay experience customization |

| **Audio Settings** | Volume level, music and sound effects state | Player preference retention |

| **Haptic Feedback** | Vibration feature on/off status | Player preference retention |

| **Game Saves** | All above data in 3+ named save slots + timestamp | Multiple game profiles support |

### 3.2 Data NOT Collected

The Application **does NOT collect and will NEVER collect** the following:

| Data Category | Status |

|---------------|--------|

| **Personal Identification** | ❌ No name, email, phone number collection |

| **Location Data** | ❌ No GPS or geolocation tracking |

| **Media Access** | ❌ No camera, microphone, or photo gallery access |

| **Contact Information** | ❌ No contacts or social media connections access |

| **Device Identifiers** | ❌ No IDFA, Android Advertising ID, or similar tracking |

| **Error Logs** | ❌ No crash reports or error logs sent to servers |

| **Behavioral Analytics** | ❌ No player behavior, playtime, or preference analysis |

| **Payment Information** | ❌ No in-app purchases; no payment data collection |

| **Age Information** | ❌ No age verification |

| **Psychiatric Data** | ❌ No psychological analysis of player choices |

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## 4. Data Security and Protection

### 4.1 Data Encryption

- **In-Application Data:** Local storage (SharedPreferences) uses standard Android encryption mechanisms

- **Data Transmission:** Since the Application doesn't send data to servers, there is no internet-based data transmission

- **Local Files:** Game data is stored in the application's private storage directory and is inaccessible to other applications

### 4.2 Physical Security

- **Device Encryption:** Your data security depends on your device's physical encryption

- **Cloud Backup Disabled:** Android cloud backup and cross-device transfer are disabled at the configuration level

- **No Authentication:** Since the Application uses no account system, there is no authentication attack surface

### 4.3 Attack Vectors

| Risk | Status | Reason |

|------|--------|--------|

| **Data Breach** | ✓ Low | No data is sent to servers |

| **Hacker Access** | ✓ Low | Device security must protect local storage |

| **Third-Party Service Risk** | ✓ None | No 3rd party services integrated |

| **Ad-Based Tracking** | ✓ None | Ad networks are not integrated |

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## 5. Permissions and Device Access

### 5.1 Requested Android Permissions

**Google Play Release Version:**

- ❌ `INTERNET` - No internet access required

- ❌ `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - No location access required

- ❌ `ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - No approximate location access

- ❌ `CAMERA` - No camera access required

- ❌ `RECORD_AUDIO` - No microphone access required

- ❌ `READ_CONTACTS` / `WRITE_CONTACTS` - No contacts access

- ✓ `VIBRATE` - Haptic feedback controlled by application (can be disabled in settings)

- ❌ `AD_ID` - No advertising ID access

- ❌ `CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - No network modification

### 5.2 Permission Explanations

| Permission | Status | Explanation |

|-----------|--------|-------------|

| **Vibration** | ✓ Optional | Haptic feedback during in-game decisions |

| **Storage** | ✓ Private Scope | Game data saved to app's private directory |

### 5.3 Permission Denial

No permissions are required to run the game. All permissions are optional or not explicitly requested by the application.

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## 6. Third-Party Services and Integrations

### 6.1 Current Integrations

**Google Fonts:** Pixelated retro font (VT323) is bundled locally or loaded from CDN. Google fonts loading does not require permission.

**audioplayers Library:** Used to play local audio files; no remote tracking.

### 6.2 Future Potential Integrations

The following services **are NOT currently used** but if added in the future, this policy will be updated:

- **Firebase Analytics** - Will be blocked

- **Sentry / Crash Reporting** - Will not be used

- **Ad Networks** - Blocking will continue

- **Social Media Integrations** - May be added as optional UI elements (without data sharing)

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## 7. Data Retention and Deletion

### 7.1 Data Retention Duration

| Data Type | Retention Duration |

|-----------|------------------|

| **Local Game Data** | Indefinite until user deletion |

| **Game Save Files** | Until deleted by user |

| **Collection Inventory** | Until deletion command, across all seasons |

| **Application Settings** | Until deleted |

### 7.2 Methods to Delete Your Data

#### **Delete Data From Within the Application**

The application provides `Settings > Delete Local Data` option to securely delete all game data.

#### **Delete From Android Settings**

1. Android Settings → Apps / Application Management

2. Find Elite Trap

3. Select "Clear Storage" or "Uninstall"

#### **Uninstall the Application**

Uninstalling the application automatically deletes all associated data (depending on device settings).

### 7.3 Legacy/Backup Data

- **Android Cloud Backup:** Disabled at configuration level

- **Google Play Plays:** Game progress synchronization not used

- **Cross-Device Sync:** None

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## 8. Child Safety and COPPA Compliance

### 8.1 Age Restriction

**Elite Trap contains psychological thriller themes and heavy content. It is designed for users 13 years and older.**

### 8.2 Child Data Protection

- ❌ Application does NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13

- ❌ No personally identifiable information requested from children

- ❌ No behavioral tracking of children

- ❌ Complies with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) restrictions

### 8.3 Parental Controls

As a parent or guardian, you can:

- Use `Family Link` settings on the device used by your child

- Restrict app installation

- Limit playtime

- Control content appropriateness

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## 9. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

### 9.1 Applicable Laws

This policy applies to users in the following jurisdictions:

- **Europe:** GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

- **USA:** CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) and similar state laws

- **Turkey:** KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law)

- **Worldwide:** All countries where the Application is available

### 9.2 GDPR Compliance

**GDPR Rights:**

Users in the European Union have the following rights:

| Right | Explanation | How to Exercise |

|------|-------------|-----------------|

| **Right of Access** | Get a copy of your data | Data is stored locally; you can access it |

| **Right to Rectification** | Correct inaccurate data | Modify game settings in the Application |

| **Right to Erasure** | Delete your data | Use the in-app deletion option |

| **Right to Data Portability** | Transfer data to another app | Transfer local files via Android file manager |

**Legal Basis:**

- Data collection is based on **explicit user consent**

- "Legal obligation" is not relevant in this case

- Data transfer remains **within the European Economic Area** (no servers)

### 9.3 KVKK (Turkey) Compliance

For users in Turkey, data processing legitimacy under KVKK Article 6:

- **Legitimate Interest:** Provision of game service

- **Explicit Consent:** Downloading the app constitutes consent

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## 10. User Rights and Requests

### 10.1 Your Access Rights

For privacy concerns, data requests, correction requests, or deletion requests:

📧 **Email:** privacy@chisumi.app

All requests will be responded to **within 30 days**.

### 10.2 Notifications

- **Data Breach Notification:** Since there are no servers, there is minimal breach risk, but important updates will be posted here

- **Policy Updates:** Significant changes will be announced on this page

### 10.3 Right to Object

- No automated decision-making (game mechanics are deterministic)

- No profiling, targeting, or discriminatory treatment

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## 11. International Data Transfers

**No Data Transfers:** Since the Application runs locally, there are no international data transfers.

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## 12. Privacy Options and Controls

### 12.1 In-Game Settings

You can control the following settings in the Application:

```

Settings

├── Audio Options

│   ├── Music Level

│   └── Sound Effects Level

├── Gameplay Preferences

│   ├── Text Speed

│   ├── Haptic Feedback

│   └── Button Size

├── Data Management

│   ├── Delete Local Data

│   ├── Reset Collection

│   └── Factory Reset All Settings

└── Privacy

   ├── Read This Privacy Policy

   └── Contact Us

```

### 12.2 Android System Settings

- **App Permissions:** Deny any permission in system settings if needed

- **Clear Storage:** Settings → Apps → Elite Trap → Clear Storage

- **Uninstall:** Remove App option

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## 13. Quality and Technical Details

### 13.1 Platform Infrastructure

| Component | Status |

|-----------|--------|

| **Backend Server** | ❌ None |

| **Database** | ✓ On-Device (SQLite / SharedPreferences) |

| **API Calls** | ❌ None |

| **WebSocket Connection** | ❌ None |

| **Ad SDKs** | ❌ None |

### 13.2 In-App Memory Management

- Game data is processed in RAM

- Automatically saved to SharedPreferences

- Data is preserved when the app closes

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## 14. Policy Updates and Changes

### 14.1 Policy History

| Date | Version | Change |

|------|---------|--------|

| May 1, 2026 | 2.0 | Comprehensive detailed policy |

| April 30, 2026 | 1.0 | Initial basic policy |

### 14.2 Future Changes

**This policy will be updated if:**

- ✓ Online features are added (multiplayer, cloud options)

- ✓ Advertising is integrated

- ✓ Analytics tools are added

- ✓ User accounts are implemented

- ✓ Third-party services are integrated

- ✓ Payment features are added

Important updates will be announced **in-app with notifications** and **published on this page**.

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## 15. Contact Information

### 15.1 Your Privacy Questions

For privacy questions, concerns, or requests:

| Contact Type | Email |

|--------------|-------|

| **Privacy Questions** | privacy@chisumi.app |

| **Technical Support** | support@chisumi.app |

| **GDPR/KVKK Requests** | privacy@chisumi.app |

Include "GDPR/KVKK Request" in the subject line.

### 15.2 Contact Details

**Security Incidents (Data Breach Report):**

- privacy@chisumi.app (subject: "SECURITY INCIDENT")

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## 16. Disclaimer

### 16.1 Policy Accuracy

This policy is provided "as is." Chisumi Studio makes no warranties regarding:

- Omissions, errors, or ambiguities in this policy

- Functionality affected by changes to Android or Google Play SDKs

- Issues related to third-party software (antivirus, etc.)

### 16.2 Related Documents

This privacy policy is applied together with:

- Google Play Data Safety Form

- In-App EULA (if applicable)

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## 17. Final Word

Thank you for choosing Elite Trap. This privacy policy reflects the Application's data minimization philosophy: **Collect as little data as possible, send no data outside the device, and give users full control.**

If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

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**This Policy is written in English. A Turkish version is available. If there are conflicts, the Turkish version takes precedence.**

*Last Updated: May 1, 2026*