Privacy Policy for UnderCover Party

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

1. Information We Collect

UnderCover Party collects limited personal information to provide authentication and premium purchase services. The information we collect includes:

Authentication data: When you sign in with Google, we collect your Google account information (as described in Section 3)
Purchase data: When you purchase premium features (as described in Section 4)
Advertising data: Collected by Google AdMob (as described in Section 5)

2. Data Storage

Your data is stored in the following locations:

Firebase servers: Authentication data (email, name, profile picture, Google user ID)
Local device storage: Game preferences and settings
RevenueCat servers: Purchase and payment information

We do NOT collect or store:

Location data
Game data or statistics on our servers
User-generated content
Contacts or phone numbers

3. Authentication (Google Firebase & Google Sign-In)

UnderCover Party uses Google Firebase Authentication with Google Sign-In (OAuth) to manage user accounts. When you sign in with your Google account, the following information is collected:

3.1 Information Collected via Google Sign-In

Email Address: Your Google account email
Display Name: Your Google account name
Profile Picture: Your Google account profile photo (if available)
Google User ID: A unique identifier from Google
Firebase User ID: A unique identifier generated by Firebase

3.2 How Authentication Data is Used

Your authentication data is used to:

Create and maintain your user account
Authenticate you when you sign in
Sync your premium purchase status across devices
Personalize your in-app experience
Provide customer support

3.3 Firebase & Google Privacy

Firebase is operated by Google. When you use Google Sign-In, your authentication is handled by both Firebase and Google. For detailed information, please review:

Important: When you sign in with Google, Google may collect additional data according to their privacy policy. Firebase stores your authentication data securely on Google's servers. You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting us at arouaystudio@gmail.com.

4. Purchase Management (RevenueCat)

UnderCover Party offers a premium one-time purchase managed through RevenueCat. When you purchase premium features, the following information is collected and processed:

4.1 Information Collected for Purchases

Email Address: Used to manage your purchase and send receipts
Purchase Information: Purchase status, purchase dates, and transaction details
Device Information: Device ID for purchase verification
Payment Information: Processed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store (we do not store credit card details)

4.2 How Purchase Data is Used

Your purchase data is used to:

Process and verify your one-time purchase
Verify your premium access across devices
Send purchase confirmations and receipts to your email
Provide customer support for billing issues

4.3 Email Sharing with Payment Processors

Your email address is shared with payment processors (Apple and Google) to complete transactions and send receipts. This sharing is necessary to process your payment.

4.4 RevenueCat Privacy

RevenueCat acts as a purchase management service. For detailed information about how RevenueCat handles your data, please review:

Important: RevenueCat processes purchase data on our behalf. Your email and purchase information are stored securely and used solely for purchase management. You can request deletion of your purchase data by contacting us at arouaystudio@gmail.com.

5. Advertising (Google AdMob)

UnderCover Party displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob automatically collects certain information to show relevant ads:

5.1 Information Collected by AdMob

Advertising ID: A unique identifier for advertising (IDFA on iOS, Google Advertising ID on Android)
Device Information: Device type, operating system version
IP Address: Your approximate location
Ad Interaction Data: Which ads you view or click

5.2 Purpose of Advertising Data

This data is used by Google to:

Display personalized advertisements
Measure ad performance
Improve ad targeting

5.3 Google's Privacy Policy

AdMob is operated by Google. For detailed information about how Google handles your data, please review:

Important: We (UnderCover Party) do NOT have access to the advertising data collected by Google AdMob. Google operates as an independent data controller for advertising data.

5. Your Advertising Choices

You can control personalized advertising at any time:

On Android:

Go to Settings → Google → Ads
Select "Opt out of Ads Personalization" or "Reset advertising ID"

On iOS:

Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
Turn off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
Or go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Reset Advertising Identifier

Manage Your Google Ad Data:

Visit My Ad Center to view and manage your advertising preferences with Google.

6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

For European Users (GDPR):

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request information about your data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Object: Object to data processing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for personalized ads

For local app data: Simply uninstall the app to remove all local data.

For Firebase account and authentication data: Contact us at arouaystudio@gmail.com to request account deletion. We will delete your authentication data from Firebase within 30 days.

For purchase data: Contact us at arouaystudio@gmail.com to request access, correction, or deletion of your purchase information. You can delete purchase data without deleting your account.

For AdMob advertising data: Visit My Ad Center or contact Google directly.

Partial Data Deletion: You can delete specific data (purchase history, advertising data) without deleting your entire account. Visit our Account Deletion page for detailed instructions on partial data deletion options.

For California Residents (CCPA):

You have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Request deletion of your information
Opt-out of the "sale" of your information

To exercise these rights regarding AdMob data, visit My Ad Center.

7. Age Restrictions

UnderCover Party is intended for users aged 13 years and older.

For users under 16 in the European Union, parental consent is required for personalized advertising. A consent dialog will appear when you first open the app.

8. Data We Share

We share data only with the following third-party services:

Google Firebase: Your Google account information (email, name, profile picture, Google User ID) is stored on Firebase servers for authentication purposes (as described in Section 3)
RevenueCat: Your email address and Firebase User ID are shared for purchase management and payment processing (as described in Section 4)
Payment Processors (Apple/Google): Your email address is shared with Apple App Store and Google Play Store to process payments and send receipts
Google AdMob: Advertising data is collected and processed by Google (as described in Section 5)

We do NOT sell your personal information to anyone.

Important: All third-party services listed above are operated by Google (Firebase, AdMob, Google Play) or trusted partners (RevenueCat, Apple). Your data is protected by their respective privacy policies and security measures.

9. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement the following measures:

Firebase Authentication: Uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 protocol with encrypted connections
Data Encryption in Transit: All communication with Firebase, RevenueCat, and payment processors is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
Data Encryption at Rest: Firebase stores your authentication data encrypted on Google's secure servers
Google Security: Firebase and AdMob benefit from Google's enterprise-grade security infrastructure
Payment Security: Payment card information is never stored in our app - it is handled directly by Apple and Google
Local Storage: Game preferences stored on your device are protected by your device's security features
Access Control: Only authorized services can access your data, and we follow the principle of least privilege

10. Data Retention

Different types of data are retained for different periods:

Firebase Authentication data: Stored on Firebase servers until you delete your account. To delete your account and all authentication data, contact us at arouaystudio@gmail.com
Local app data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data
Purchase data: Retained by RevenueCat for up to 12 months for accounting and legal compliance
AdMob data: Retained by Google according to their policies (typically up to 26 months)

Account Deletion: When you request account deletion, we will delete your Firebase authentication data and RevenueCat purchase data. However, some data may be retained for legal compliance (e.g., tax records) or technical reasons (e.g., backups for up to 90 days). Google AdMob data must be deleted through Google's My Ad Center.

11. Offline Functionality

UnderCover Party works completely offline. However:

Advertisements require an internet connection to load
Without internet, you may see cached ads or no ads at all
All game features work offline

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated within the app.

13. Contact Information & Account Deletion

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: arouaystudio@gmail.com

Developer: Maher AROUAY

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Delete Your Account: To delete your UnderCover Party account and all associated data, visit our Account Deletion page for detailed instructions.

This privacy policy is effective as of November 1, 2025.