# DodgeBot — Privacy Policy
**Effective date:** April 26, 2026
**Contact:** dodgebot001@gmail.com
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## 1. Overview
DodgeBot ("the app") is a mobile arcade game for Android. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control or delete it.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### 2a. Account Information (stored in Firebase)
When you first launch the app, you choose a display name and a unique username. These are stored in our database so your score appears on the leaderboard.
| Data | Purpose | Stored |
|---|---|---|
| Display name | Shown in-game and on leaderboard | Firebase |
| Username | Unique leaderboard identifier | Firebase |
| High score | Leaderboard ranking | Firebase |
| Highest level reached | Leaderboard display | Firebase |
| Recovery email (optional) | Account recovery on a new device | Firebase |
The recovery email is only collected if you choose to add one. It is used solely to send a one-time verification code when you request account recovery. It is never used for marketing.
### 2b. Anonymous Authentication
The app uses **Firebase Anonymous Authentication** to assign each device a unique anonymous user ID. No email address, password, or personal credentials are required to play. You never see a login screen — this process happens silently in the background.
### 2c. Data Stored Locally on Your Device
The following data is stored only on your device using AsyncStorage and is never transmitted to our servers:
- High score (local copy)
- Profile name (local copy)
- Username (local copy)
- In-game hint preferences
- Discovered items (egg hunt progress)
### 2d. Advertising
The app displays ads provided by **Google AdMob**. AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data to serve and measure ads. This data is collected and processed by Google under their own privacy policy. We do not receive or store any advertising data ourselves.
For more information, see [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
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## 3. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data used |
|---|---|
| Display your name and score on the leaderboard | Display name, username, high score, level |
| Allow account recovery on a new device | Recovery email (if provided) |
| Authenticate your session | Anonymous user ID (Firebase) |
| Display ads in the app | Handled entirely by Google AdMob |
We do not use your data for:
- Marketing or promotional communications
- Selling or sharing with third parties
- Analytics or behavioral tracking
- Profiling or personalization
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## 4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties, except:
- **Firebase (Google):** stores account data and handles authentication. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
- **AdMob (Google):** serves ads in the app. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
No other third-party SDKs, analytics tools, or data brokers are used.
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## 5. Data Security
All data transmitted between the app and our servers uses HTTPS/TLS encryption. The app is configured to block all unencrypted (plain HTTP) network traffic at the operating system level.
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## 6. Data Retention
Your account data (display name, username, score) is retained until you delete your account. Anonymous authentication tokens are managed by Firebase and expire according to Firebase's standard policies.
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## 7. Your Rights and Account Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time:
**In-app:** Hamburger menu → Profile → Delete Account (email confirmation required)
**By email:** Send a deletion request to dodgebot001@gmail.com with the subject line "DodgeBot Account Deletion Request". Include your username. We will process your request within 30 days.
Upon deletion, the following data is permanently removed from our servers:
- Display name
- Username
- High score and level data
- Recovery email (if added)
Locally stored data (AsyncStorage) is removed when you uninstall the app.
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## 8. Children's Privacy
The app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. No real name, address, phone number, or school information is ever requested. The only account identifiers are a chosen display name and username, which do not need to reflect the user's real identity.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, contact us at dodgebot001@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
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## 9. Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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## 10. Contact
Questions or requests regarding this privacy policy:
**Email:** dodgebot001@gmail.com
**Subject line:** DodgeBot Privacy Policy