Effective Date: April 13, 2025
At SmartSimple ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage with a Developer Game—a game developed by an independent developer using our platform (the "Developer").
1.1 Categories of Personal Information
We may collect the following categories of personal data when you access or interact with a Developer Game:
Contact Information: Name, email, mailing address, phone numbers.
Account & Profile Data: Username, password, age/age range, gender, profile photo, and similar data.
Communication Records: Messages, emails, and other interactions.
Third-Party Data: Information from platforms you link or use to access our services.
Location Data: IP-based or device-based geographic data, if legally authorized.
Technical & Device Information: Device type, OS, browser, IP address, usage time, clickstream behavior.
Government ID & Sensitive Information: Government-issued IDs, biometric data, geolocation, and financial data for regulatory compliance.
1.2 Purposes of Processing
Your data may be used for the following purposes:
Account Management: Account creation, authentication, and access to Developer Games.
Legal Eligibility Verification: Confirm jurisdictional eligibility.
Player Connectivity: Discover and interact with other users.
Payments & Transactions: Process purchases and manage payment records.
Gameplay Features: Enable chat, leaderboards, scoring, and customization.
Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and resolve issues.
Service Optimization: Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and enhance features.
Ad Analytics: Evaluate marketing campaign performance and user acquisition.
Service Notifications: Deliver system notices, updates, and user feedback requests.
Marketing & Recommendations: Send personalized promotions or product suggestions.
Security & Fraud Prevention: Detect, investigate, and mitigate misuse or suspicious behavior.
Regulatory Compliance & Dispute Resolution
Contractual Enforcement
Other Lawful Uses: Based on your express consent or as otherwise permitted by law.
2.1 When We Share Your Data
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
Legal Obligations: To comply with laws, subpoenas, or lawful requests.
Corporate Events: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
Authorized Third Parties: Service providers, advertising platforms, or partners—provided they:
Maintain appropriate safeguards,
Use your data solely for our defined purposes, and
Comply with this Policy.
We do not share your personal information without your express consent unless legally required or permitted.
2.2 Data Security & Retention
We implement strong technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption and restricted access.
Data is retained only as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.
Upon uninstalling our app or ceasing service use, your data is deleted within 90 days.
If you opt to clear your data in-app, local data is removed immediately, and server data is purged within 30 days.
While we take precautions, no system is infallible, and we cannot guarantee complete security.
You may choose to opt out of personalized advertising. Please note:
Core operational data (e.g., security logs) may still be collected.
Opt-outs must be repeated on each browser or device.
We are not responsible for the functioning of third-party ad networks’ opt-out mechanisms.
All content—including software, visual elements, audio, video, text, logos, and interface designs—is owned exclusively by [Company Name] and protected under applicable copyright and international IP laws.
Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
We may suspend or revoke access for violations of law or policy.
Unless explicitly requested, do not submit confidential or proprietary materials. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered non-confidential and may be used without compensation. By submitting such content, you grant us an irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, modify, and distribute it.
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will promptly delete it.
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and related regulations.
You may only access our services for lawful and authorized purposes. If we determine that you have violated applicable laws, this Privacy Policy, or third-party rights, we may immediately suspend or terminate your access, with or without notice.
All use of our content and platform remains subject to applicable intellectual property laws, including the Berne Convention and international copyright treaties.
7.1 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
Right to Know: Request a report of personal data collected or disclosed.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Opt Out: Decline the sale of your personal information to third parties.
7.2 European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you are entitled to the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
Right to withdraw consent at any time;
Right to access your data;
Right to rectify inaccurate data;
Right to request erasure ("right to be forgotten");
Right to object to or restrict processing;
Right to data portability.
All requests are subject to legal limitations and may require identity verification.