Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Developer: SmithLabs
SmithLabs operates the virtual reality game Monkey in the Forest on the Meta Quest platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our game.
By using Monkey in the Forest, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Because Monkey in the Forest is a live multiplayer VR game, certain information is required for functionality and safety.
We may collect:
Meta/Oculus User ID
Platform display name
In-game username
PlayFab ID
Device identifiers
IP address (for networking and security)
This information is necessary to authenticate players, enable multiplayer services, and maintain accounts.
Services used:
Oculus Platform SDK
PlayFab
Monkey in the Forest includes live multiplayer features.
Players can:
See other players’ usernames
Communicate via voice chat
Physically interact with other players in-game (e.g., tagging/hitting mechanics)
Submit or receive moderation reports
Voice communication is powered by:
Photon PUN
Voice chat is transmitted in real time to other players. We do not record or permanently store voice communications unless required for moderation or legal compliance.
We use a custom moderation system (“Keos Report System”) integrated with:
PlayFab
When a player submits a report, we may collect:
Reporting player ID
Reported player ID
Description of the incident
Timestamp
Relevant session data
This data is used strictly for community safety, enforcement of rules, and preventing abuse.
In-game purchases are processed through Meta’s payment systems via:
Meta Platforms services
We do not store full payment information. Purchases, entitlements, and transaction confirmations may be stored for account validation and fraud prevention.
We may store:
Cosmetic unlocks
Virtual currency balances
Player statistics
Leaderboard placements
Progression data
Anti-cheat flags
Session and matchmaking data
This information is necessary to operate the game.
We may collect:
Crash logs
Performance data
Session duration
Network diagnostics
This helps us improve stability, prevent cheating, and maintain fair gameplay.
We use collected information to:
Operate multiplayer servers
Authenticate users
Provide voice chat
Process purchases
Save progression
Enforce community guidelines
Investigate abuse or cheating
Improve performance and stability
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information only with:
Meta Platforms (platform services and purchases)
PlayFab (data storage and backend services)
Photon PUN (multiplayer and voice networking)
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of players.
Because this is a live multiplayer VR game:
Usernames are publicly visible to other players.
Voice communications are audible to players in the same session.
Player interactions occur in real time.
Players are responsible for what they share publicly in-game.
Monkey in the Forest is intended for users 13 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
We retain user data only as long as necessary to:
Provide services
Maintain player accounts
Enforce rules
Resolve disputes
Meet legal obligations
Users may request deletion of their account data.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Access your stored data
Request correction
Request deletion
To submit a request, contact us using the information below.
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect user data. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the game after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
SmithLabs
Email: eskocayden@icloud.com
For privacy-related requests, include:
Your display name
Your Meta username
A description of your request