# Privacy Policy for Monster Match
**Effective Date:** August 18, 2026
**Last Updated:** August 18, 2026
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## 1. Introduction
Welcome to **Monster Match** ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our players ("you" or "user").
This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and how it is protected when you download, install, and play the **Monster Match** mobile application (the "Game").
By downloading, installing, or playing Monster Match, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Game.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### A. Local Gameplay and Progression Data
To provide a smooth gaming experience, Monster Match stores gameplay progression locally on your device storage. This includes:
- Level progression and stage completions
- Unlocked characters, battlers, and skills
- In-game currencies (Gold coins, Gems, and Reward items)
- Battle statistics and high scores
- Player preferences (Audio volume, Music volume, Haptic vibration toggles)
### B. In-App Purchases and Financial Information
- When you purchase digital in-game items (such as Starter Packs, Coin Bundles, or Gem Packs), transactions are processed directly by **Google Play Billing (Google LLC)** or the respective platform store.
- **We do NOT collect, process, or store your credit card details, debit card numbers, bank account numbers, or billing addresses.** All payment processing is securely managed under Google Play's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
### C. Device and Technical Information
We or third-party service providers may automatically collect anonymous, non-personally identifiable technical information, including:
- Device model, manufacturer, and hardware specifications
- Operating system version (e.g., Android version)
- Screen resolution and display metrics
- Game performance statistics, frame rates, and crash reports
### D. Advertising Identifiers
If the Game serves advertisements, third-party advertising networks may collect standard, resettable mobile advertising identifiers (such as the **Google Advertising ID / GAID**) to serve relevant or non-personalized advertisements and measure ad performance.
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## 3. How We Use Collected Information
The information collected is used solely for legitimate game development and operational purposes:
1. **Gameplay Delivery:** To maintain your save state, unlock levels, and record in-game achievements.
2. **Transaction Fulfillment:** To credit purchased digital goods, characters, and packs to your profile.
3. **Bug Diagnostics & Optimization:** To identify game crashes, fix software bugs, and optimize performance across various mobile device models.
4. **Game Balancing:** To balance difficulty curves, battle mechanics, and enhance overall player experience.
5. **Security & Fair Play:** To prevent fraudulent activities and protect the integrity of the Game.
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## 4. Third-Party Services and SDKs
Monster Match integrates trusted third-party SDKs and service providers. These third parties may collect information sent by your device under their respective privacy policies:
- **Google Play Services / Google Play In-App Billing**
*Purpose:* Game distribution, achievements, and secure in-app purchase processing.
*Privacy Policy:* [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- **Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) / Unity Ads (if applicable)**
*Purpose:* Delivering non-intrusive banner, interstitial, or rewarded video advertisements.
*Privacy Policy:* [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)
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## 5. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K Compliance)
Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important to us:
- Monster Match is designed for a general audience and family entertainment.
- We do **not** knowingly collect or solicit personally identifiable information (PII) from children under the age of **13** (or under **16** in the European Union).
- If you are a parent or legal guardian and discover that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will promptly delete such information from our records.
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## 6. Data Storage, Retention, and Security
- **Local Storage:** Your game save data is stored locally on your device. Uninstalling the Game or clearing the app storage via your device settings will permanently erase your local save data.
- **Security Standards:** We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
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## 7. Your Rights and Data Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction (including the European Economic Area under **GDPR** and California under **CCPA/CPRA**), you have rights regarding your data:
### A. Resetting or Deleting Game Data
You have full control over your local game data. To completely delete your gameplay records:
1. Open your Android device **Settings**.
2. Go to **Apps** or **App Management** > **Monster Match**.
3. Tap **Storage & Cache** > **Clear Storage / Clear Data**.
### B. Managing Personalized Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising or reset your Advertising ID at any time:
1. Open your Android device **Settings**.
2. Navigate to **Google** > **Ads** (or **Privacy** > **Ads**).
3. Select **Reset advertising ID** or **Delete advertising ID**, or toggle **Opt out of Ads Personalization**.
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## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect game updates, new features, or changing legal standards.
When changes are made:
- The **"Last Updated"** date at the top of this document will be revised.
- Continued use of Monster Match following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those modifications.
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## 9. Contact Us
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy or Monster Match, please contact us:
- **Email:** [filzaarstudio@gmail.com]
- **Online Privacy Portal:** [https://sites.google.com/view/monster-match-privacy]
- **Developer:** RootVise Studio Team
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*Thank you for playing Monster Match!*