Privacy Policy for Rikzu Games

Effective Date: 7/21/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome! This Privacy Policy explains how Ricardo Mendonça ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information about you. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users.

This policy applies to all of our digital properties:

• Our official website, www.rikzugames.com (the "Website").
• All mobile applications published by us on the App Store and Google Play (the "Games").

By using our Website or our Games, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services, and to keep most of our Games free through advertising.

a) Information Collected Through Our Website (Analytics & Cookies)

When you visit our Website, we use cookies and analytics tools (like Metricool) to automatically collect certain non-personal information. This helps us understand website traffic. This information includes:

• Your IP Address (often anonymized)
• The type of browser and device you are using
• The date and time of your visit
• The pages you have visited on our Website

b) Information Collected Through Our Games

When you download and play our Games, we and our third-party partners collect information necessary for the game to function and to support advertising. This includes:

• Device and Advertising Identifiers: Device model, operating system, and unique identifiers like the IDFA (for iOS) or AAID (for Android). These are essential for serving ads.
• Gameplay Data: Your progress, scores, achievements, and session length. This helps us save your game and improve our game design.
• Advertising Data: To show you relevant ads, our ad network partners collect data. This can include your advertising identifier and general location data (e.g., country or city).
• Purchase Information: If you make an in-app purchase (IAP), such as our "Remove Ads" option, the transaction is processed securely by the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not receive your personal payment details like credit card numbers, but we do receive confirmation of the purchase to unlock the content for you.
• Crash and Performance Data: We may collect anonymous crash reports to help us find and fix bugs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following key purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To operate our Website and ensure our Games function correctly.
• To Improve Our Games and Website: To analyze how users interact with our services so we can fix bugs and create a better experience.
• To Provide In-Game Advertising: To generate revenue that funds the development and maintenance of our free-to-play Games.
• To Fulfill In-App Purchases: To process your IAP transactions and provide you with the items you've purchased.
• To Provide Support: To respond to your questions or support requests sent to our contact email.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses "cookies"—small files placed on your device—for its core functionality. We use them specifically for:

1. Analytics: To track visitor statistics anonymously with tools like Metricool.
2. Consent: To remember your choice on our cookie consent banner.

You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, but it may affect your ability to use certain parts of our Website.

5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We rely on trusted third-party partners to provide key functions. These partners have access to certain data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect it. Our partners include:

• Analytics Provider: Metricool (for website traffic analysis).
• Advertising Networks:
  • ironSource LevelPlay
  • Unity Ads
  • Google AdMob
  • Meta Audience Network
• App Stores & Payment Processors:
  • Apple (App Store)
  • Google (Google Play Store)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use data.

6. Your Data and Advertising Choices

You can limit ad tracking on your mobile device. To opt-out of personalized advertising, please use the settings on your phone:

• For iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > and turn off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
• For Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > and tap "Delete advertising ID."

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR in Europe), you have rights to access, rectify, or erase your data. To make such a request, please contact us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for or directed at children under the age of 13 (or a higher age if required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new policy on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Ricardo Mendonça
Email: [rikzugames@hotmail.com]