# Privacy Policy for Spook-a-Chess
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Spook-a-Chess ("we", "our", or "us") is dedicated to protecting the privacy of our players. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile game collects, uses, and safeguards your information.
## 1. Information We Collect
Spook-a-Chess is designed to be played with minimal data collection:
- **Gameplay Data & Progress:** Locally stored game stats, daily ritual streaks, currency, and puzzle progress.
- **Anonymous Authentication & Multiplayer:** We use Firebase Authentication (anonymous/account IDs) to sync multiplayer game sessions and cloud saves.
- **Diagnostics & Analytics:** We utilize Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to monitor crash reports, fix bugs, and optimize performance across devices.
## 2. Third-Party Services
Our game integrates standard, industry-trusted Google services:
- Google Play Services
- Google Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics, Firestore)
These third-party providers may collect anonymous device identifiers in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
## 3. Data Sharing & Selling
We do **not** sell, rent, or trade any personal data to third parties or advertisers.
## 4. Children’s Privacy
Spook-a-Chess complies with global privacy standards, including COPPA and GDPR. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.
## 5. Security
We implement standard administrative and technical safeguards to protect your game data.
## 6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@spookachess.com