Privacy Policy for PokerBlitz

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to PokerBlitz ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile game application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.

By using PokerBlitz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information: Email address, username, and optional profile picture when you create an account
Profile Information: Display name and avatar (optional)
User-Generated Content: Any content you create within the App, such as custom usernames

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Gameplay Statistics: Your game scores, achievements unlocked, hands played, streak records, daily challenge completions, and leaderboard positions
Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
Usage Data: How you interact with the App, including features used, time spent in-game, session frequency, and gameplay patterns
Advertising ID: Google Advertising ID (Android) or Identifier for Advertisers (iOS) for personalized advertising (only collected with your consent via App Tracking Transparency prompt on iOS 14.5+)
Purchase Data: Transaction history for in-app purchases and subscriptions
Analytics Data: App performance metrics, crash reports, and error logs

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

If you sign in through third-party authentication providers (e.g., Google, Apple), we receive basic profile information from those services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Provide Game Functionality: Enable gameplay, save progress, and manage your account
Leaderboards and Social Features: Display your username and scores on global and daily challenge leaderboards
Personalized Experience: Track achievements, maintain gameplay statistics, and provide personalized game recommendations
In-App Purchases: Process purchases of subscriptions and consumables (coin bundles) through RevenueCat and the App Store/Google Play
Advertising: Display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob, including banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded video ads (only for non-premium users)
Analytics and Improvements: Analyze app usage to improve performance, fix bugs, and develop new features
Communication: Send important updates about the App, security alerts, and respond to your inquiries
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

4.1 Supabase (Database and Authentication)

Purpose: User authentication, data storage, and real-time features
Data Shared: Email address, username, gameplay statistics, achievement data
Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

4.2 Google AdMob (Advertising)

Purpose: Display advertisements within the App (banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded video ads)
Data Shared: Advertising ID (IDFA on iOS, GAID on Android), device information, app usage data
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
App Tracking Transparency (ATT): On iOS 14.5+, we request your permission via the ATT prompt before collecting your advertising identifier for personalized ads. You can choose to allow or deny tracking. The app functions fully regardless of your choice.
Ad Personalization: You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings. On iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising. On Android: Google Settings > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
SKAdNetwork: iOS apps use Apple's SKAdNetwork for privacy-focused ad attribution without tracking individual users

4.3 RevenueCat (In-App Purchases)

Purpose: Process in-app purchases and manage subscriptions (Premium Monthly, Premium Yearly, and coin bundles)
Data Shared: User ID, purchase history, subscription status, device identifiers, transaction data
Data Usage: RevenueCat processes purchase data to enable subscription features, restore purchases across devices, and provide analytics on subscription performance
Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

4.4 Capacitor Plugins

Purpose: Enable native mobile features (haptic feedback, keyboard management, splash screen, status bar)
Data Shared: Minimal device-level information required for functionality
Privacy Policy: https://capacitorjs.com/docs/privacy

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Third-Party Service Providers: As described in Section 4, to provide App functionality
Public Leaderboards: Your username and scores are publicly visible on leaderboards
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Request restriction of data processing
Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to data processing for direct marketing
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected
Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, you can:

Delete Account: Use the "Delete Account" feature in the app's Settings menu to permanently delete your account and all associated data.
Analytics Opt-Out: Use the "Opt out of Analytics" toggle in the app's Settings menu to stop data collection for analytics.
Contact Support: Email us at admin@pokerblitzgame.com for any other data-related requests.

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

PokerBlitz is not intended for children under the age of 13. We require age verification during account creation and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers.

Age Verification: During account creation, we ask for your birth year to verify you are at least 13 years old. Users under 13 are not permitted to create accounts. We store an age verification flag confirming you meet the age requirement, but we do not retain your actual birth year or date of birth after verification to minimize data collection while meeting COPPA requirements.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
Secure authentication through Supabase
Row-level security policies on database tables
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide you with the App and its features
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes. Anonymized gameplay statistics may be retained for analytics purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending you a notification through the App or email (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@pokerblitzgame.com
Website: pokerblitzgame.com
Response Time: We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days

13. Additional Information for Specific Regions

13.1 European Economic Area (EEA)

Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

Consent: You have given clear consent for specific processing activities
Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our Terms of Service
Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving the App)

13.2 California

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Categories of Information Collected: See Section 2 for details.

Purpose of Collection: See Section 3 for details.

14. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use local storage and similar technologies to store preferences and session information. These are essential for the App to function properly and cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.