Privacy Policy

Thank you for choosing Arthur Mystery Book ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App").

1. Information We Collect

When you use Arthur Mystery Book, we may collect the following categories of data, depending on your interaction with the app and your device settings:

1.1. Personal Information

  • Name or nickname (only if voluntarily submitted)
  • Email address (if contact or support is initiated)

1.2. Device and Technical Information

  • Device type, model, operating system, and language
  • Device identifiers (such as IDFA for iOS)
  • App version and session timestamps
  • Crash reports and diagnostic information
  • IP address (for security and regional feature purposes)

1.3. Usage Data

  • Gameplay statistics (e.g., levels completed, time played)
  • User interaction (button clicks, menus accessed)
  • In-app purchases made
  • Advertising views and engagement (if ads are shown)

1.4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use local storage or identifiers to remember preferences, analyze user behavior, and deliver a smoother experience. These technologies do not track you across apps or websites.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the app
  • To personalize gameplay and settings
  • To analyze gameplay patterns and improve game mechanics
  • To handle bug reports and crashes
  • To enable optional features such as cloud saves
  • To respond to your inquiries or feedback
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: We work with third-party analytics and cloud providers who help us operate the app. These services are contractually required to safeguard your data.
  • Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information when required by law or to respond to valid legal requests.
  • Business Transfers: In case of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of the business assets.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party SDKs and services in the App. These may collect anonymized data to provide analytics, advertisements, or in-app purchase support.

Examples include:

  • Unity Analytics or Firebase for crash and performance monitoring
  • AdMob or Unity Ads (if advertisements are present)
  • Apple In-App Purchases for payment processing

Each third party is responsible for its own privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies if you have concerns.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the app and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Data may be retained longer if required for legal or compliance obligations.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of analytics or tracking
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact section below. We may require verification to process your request.

7. Children’s Privacy

Arthur Mystery Book is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, or country. If you are located outside of the United States, your information may be transferred and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ.

10. Advertising (If Applicable)

If we include ads in Arthur Mystery Book, we may show non-personalized ads based on general context. If you opt in, we may show personalized ads based on your behavior or device info, through platforms that comply with Apple’s AppTrackingTransparency framework.

11. In-App Purchases

All purchases are handled through the App Store and we do not store or process your payment information directly. Your Apple ID and associated billing data are managed under Apple’s Privacy Policy.

12. App Tracking Transparency

In accordance with Apple’s AppTrackingTransparency framework, you will be prompted for permission before any data is used to track you across apps or websites owned by other companies. You may update your consent preferences in your device settings at any time.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. In the event of material changes, we will notify you via the app or other appropriate methods.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or would like to make a request related to your data, please contact us:

Email: keppelcornelia@gmail.com
Developer: Arthur Mystery Book Development Team

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal data we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal data (though we do not sell personal data).

16. GDPR Notice for European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Your consent
  • To fulfill our contract with you
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • For legitimate business interests (e.g., app improvement, bug fixing)

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

17. Do Not Track Signals

Our app does not respond to Do Not Track signals at this time. We follow industry standards regarding online tracking and user privacy.

18. Links to Other Sites

Our app may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

19. Data Anonymization

When possible, we aggregate or anonymize data to improve the app while protecting your identity. Anonymous data may be used for statistical, research, or business insights.

20. Final Notes

Your trust matters to us. We aim to be transparent and respectful of your privacy in all aspects of our game design and data practices. If anything remains unclear, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for playing Arthur Mystery Book!