Last updated: 2 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Pointer Games ("we", "us", "our") handles information in connection with the mobile game Pirate Survivors (the "Game") on Apple iOS. By downloading or using the Game, you agree to this policy.
Short version: We do not ask you to create an account and we do not collect your name, email, or contacts. The Game stores your progress on your device. To show ads and to support Apple Game Center leaderboards, limited technical data is processed by Google and Apple as described below.
1. Information we collect ourselves
We do not directly collect personal information. Your game progress, unlocked ships, settings, and high scores are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers (we do not operate game servers).
2. Advertising (Google AdMob)
The Game displays advertisements through Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK). To serve and measure ads, Google may process:
device and advertising identifiers (e.g. IDFA, when you allow tracking);
approximate, non-precise location derived from IP address;
device information (model, operating system, language) and ad-interaction data.
On first launch iOS shows Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt. If you decline, ads are shown in a non-personalized (contextual) manner. Google's handling of this data is governed by Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy and How Google uses data.
3. Game Center (Apple)
If you are signed in to Apple Game Center, the Game can submit your best survival time to a leaderboard and show the native Game Center leaderboard. This feature is provided by Apple and governed by Apple's privacy policy: apple.com/legal/privacy. If you are not signed in, scores are kept only on your device.
4. Purchases
Any in-app purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not receive or store your payment details.
5. Children
The Game is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the advertising SDK, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
6. Your choices
Tracking: you can change ad-tracking permission any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
Reset advertising ID: iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising.
Local data: deleting the Game removes the progress stored on your device.
7. Data retention & security
We do not hold personal data on our own systems. Data processed by Google and Apple is retained according to their respective policies. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but the third-party SDKs we use apply industry-standard safeguards.
8. International users
Ad and leaderboard data may be processed by Google and Apple in countries outside your own, including the United States, under their respective safeguards.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be reflected here.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at:
Pointer Games
Email: pointergamestudio@gmail.com
© 2026 Pointer Games. Pirate Survivors. Apple, App Store and Game Center are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google and AdMob are trademarks of Google LLC.