Privacy Policy
Slow Burn Games ("we", "us", "our") operates mobile games published on the Apple App Store. This policy explains what information our games collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
Our games collect the following categories of information:
- Usage data — gameplay events (upgrades purchased, sessions started, features used) to understand how our games are played and to improve them.
- Crash and diagnostic data — device model, OS version, and crash logs to identify and fix technical issues.
- Purchase data — records of in-app purchases made through the Apple App Store, to fulfil purchases and manage subscriptions.
- Advertising identifiers — with your explicit consent via Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt, we may collect your device's advertising identifier (IDFA) to show you more relevant ads. If you decline, you will still see ads but they will not be personalised.
Third-Party Services
Our games use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:
- AppLovin MAX — ad mediation platform. Collects device identifiers and usage data for ad targeting (with your consent). AppLovin Privacy Policy.
- Google AdMob — ad demand source via AppLovin MAX. Google Privacy Policy.
- Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics (Google) — usage analytics and crash reporting. Firebase Privacy.
- RevenueCat — in-app purchase management. Collects purchase history to validate and fulfil transactions. RevenueCat Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve our games
- To diagnose and fix crashes and bugs
- To fulfil and manage in-app purchases
- To show advertisements (which fund our free games)
- To understand which features players engage with most
Children's Privacy
Our games are rated 12+ on the App Store and are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months as configured in Firebase. Crash logs are retained for 90 days. Purchase records are retained as required for legal and tax purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalised advertising (via Apple's ATT prompt or iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking)
- Opt out of analytics (via iOS Settings → Privacy → Analytics & Improvements)
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@slowburngames.com.
Data Security
Game progress is stored locally on your device. We do not operate servers that store your gameplay data. iCloud sync, if enabled, is handled entirely by Apple under their privacy policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects when changes were last made. Continued use of our games after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy: privacy@slowburngames.com