Here's the updated Privacy Policy with children's privacy (COPPA) compliance:

Privacy Policy for Mafia Game App

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Introduction

Mafia Game App ("we", "our", or "us") is a party game designed for players of all ages, including children. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Mafia Game App is safe for children ages 10 and up. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• No personal information collected - We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any identifying information

• No account required - Players can use the app without creating an account

• No social features - No chat, messaging, or communication between users

• No ads - The app contains no advertising

• No in-app purchases - The app is completely free with no purchases

• Display names only - Players choose their own display names (nicknames) for gameplay

• Parental consent not required - Because we collect no personal information, parental consent is not needed

What Children Enter

• A display name/nickname of their choice (e.g., "Player1", "Alex")

• This is NOT their real name unless they choose to use it

• Names are visible only to other players in the same game room

• All data is temporary and deleted automatically

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Display Names

• Players enter a nickname for gameplay

• This can be any name (real or made up)

• Limited to 20 characters

• Sanitized to remove special characters

• Not linked to any personal identity

Feedback (Optional)

• "Better/Worse" buttons to rate the app

• Completely anonymous - no identifying information attached

• Adults and children can skip this entirely

Information Collected Automatically

Local Game Data

• Player nicknames and game state

• Stored only on your device

• Cleared when starting a new game

• Never sent to any server (except online multiplayer)

Online Multiplayer Data

• Room codes and player nicknames

• Game state during play

• Automatically deleted after 1 hour

• No persistent storage of any player data

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Real names or identity information

• Email addresses

• Phone numbers

• Physical addresses

• Photos or videos

• Location data

• Device identifiers

• Advertising IDs

• Browsing history

• Contacts

• Payment information

How We Use Information

We use display names and game data only to:

1. Show player names during the game

2. Synchronize online multiplayer games

3. Save game state temporarily on your device

We do NOT use any information for:

• Marketing or advertising

• Profiling or tracking

• Selling to third parties

• Any purpose other than gameplay

Data Storage and Security

Local Data

• Stored only on your device

• You control it completely

• Cleared by starting a new game

Online Data

• Temporary (1 hour maximum)

• Automatically deleted

• Protected by Firebase security

• No permanent records kept

Data Sharing

We do NOT share any information with anyone.

• No advertising partners

• No analytics companies

• No data brokers

• No third parties of any kind

The only data transmission:

• Online multiplayer: Nicknames shared between players in the same room (temporary)

• Feedback: Anonymous "better/worse" response (no personal data)

Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google)

• Used only for online multiplayer game sync

• No analytics or tracking enabled

• Data automatically deleted after 1 hour

• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy

Parental Information

For Parents of Children Under 13

• No parental consent needed - We collect no personal information

• Safe to use - No chat, no ads, no purchases, no strangers

• You can supervise - Online play requires a room code shared only with people you choose

• Easy to monitor - All gameplay happens on screen with no hidden features

Parental Controls

• Children can play local games with no internet

• Online play requires manually entering a room code

• Room codes are only shared by the host (you control who joins)

• No random matchmaking with strangers

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions about your child's privacy, please contact us.

Your Rights

Everyone has the right to:

• Play without an account - No registration needed

• Use any nickname - No real name required

• Skip feedback - Optional and anonymous

• Play offline - Local mode needs no internet

• Delete data - Start a new game to clear everything

Data Retention

Local game data

Until new game starts

Online room data

1 hour maximum

Feedback

Anonymous, no personal data

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be shown by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Contact us. Bug Reports: https://forms.gle/ySrbFhqr8wDGbHVj