Privacy Policy - Yams Challenge iOS
Last updated: July 4, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Yams Challenge iOS ("we," "our," or "us"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our iOS mobile application. By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
- Game Center Profile: Display name and player ID when you authenticate with Game Center
- Game Data: Your scores, achievements, and game progress
- Support Requests: Information you provide when contacting support
2. Information Collected Automatically
- Advertising Identifier (IDFA): Used for personalized advertising through Google AdMob
- Device Information: Device type, iOS version, app version
- Usage Data: Game sessions, features used, performance metrics
- Crash Logs: Technical information to improve app stability
How We Use Your Information
- Game Services: To save your progress, display leaderboards, and track achievements
- Advertising: To show relevant ads (can be disabled with in-app purchase)
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve the game
- Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Third-Party Services
Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use your advertising identifier to provide personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
Game Center
We integrate with Apple's Game Center for achievements and leaderboards. Game Center data is managed by Apple according to their Privacy Policy.
Supabase
We use Supabase for anonymous score storage and cross-platform leaderboards. No personally identifiable information is stored with your scores.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. Game progress is saved locally on your device and optionally synced with our servers. We retain gameplay data as long as necessary to provide our services. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
Your Rights and Choices
Under GDPR (European Users)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain data processing
Under CCPA (California Users)
- Know: Right to know what personal information we collect
- Delete: Right to request deletion of personal information
- Opt-Out: Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Non-Discrimination: Right to equal service regardless of privacy choices
Children's Privacy
Our app is rated 4+ and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
Advertising and Tracking
You can control ad tracking through your iOS device settings:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
- Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Or manage permissions per app
To remove all ads permanently, you can purchase the "Remove Ads" option within the app.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: yams-challenge.com
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Contract: To provide game services you requested
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our app and prevent fraud
- Consent: For advertising and analytics (where required)
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws