Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Date] / Last Updated: [Date]

GamePal ("we", "us", or "our") takes your privacy seriously and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

• Required Information: Email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, nickname, profile information, profile photos (2 or more), gaming-related information (play style, favorite games, etc.)
• Optional Information: Marketing preferences, interest information
• Automatically Collected: Service usage records, device information (OS, model, etc.), IP address, cookies, advertising ID

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service provision and contract fulfillment: account registration, identity verification, matching services, personalized recommendations
• Service improvement: usage analysis, new service development
• Customer support: inquiry responses, notifications, dispute resolution
• Marketing and advertising: event information, personalized ads (with consent only)

3. Data Retention

• Until account deletion: Basic information required for service provision
• 30 days after deletion: Minimal information for fraud prevention (hashed ID, phone number)
• Legal retention: As required by applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

• With your prior consent
• As required by law or legal process
• For statistical purposes in anonymized form

5. Data Processing Partners

We work with the following partners to provide our services:

• AWS (Amazon Web Services): Cloud hosting services
• Firebase: Push notification services
• SMS providers: Authentication services

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for service usage analysis. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit service functionality.

7. Security Measures

• Technical measures: Data encryption, access controls, security software
• Administrative measures: Limited access, regular training

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct or update your information
• Delete your account and data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

9. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

• Privacy Officer: [Name]
• Email: [Email Address]

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States (AWS cloud services). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes at least 7 days before they take effect.

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