🔒 Privacy Policy
Inside Joke Battle Arena
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Introduction
Inside Joke Battle Arena ("we," "our," or "the App") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
During gameplay, you may provide:
- Display Name: The name shown to other players in your game session
- Intake Answers: Personal information you share to customize game questions (e.g., hobbies, preferences, funny stories)
- Player Profile Data: Optional persistent profiles for returning players
2. Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version
- Anonymous User ID: A randomly generated identifier (not linked to your real identity)
- Usage Data: How you interact with the App (screens viewed, features used)
- Crash Reports: Technical information when the App crashes (to improve stability)
3. Information from Third Parties
We use the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, analytics, crash reporting
- AdMob (Google): Advertising (if you haven't purchased ad removal)
- Anthropic Claude API: AI-powered question generation
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- ✓ Generate personalized questions based on your intake answers
- ✓ Analyze usage patterns and fix bugs
- ✓ Display advertisements (unless you've purchased ad removal)
- ✓ Monitor for abuse and enforce our Terms of Service
We do NOT:
- ✗ Sell your personal information to third parties
- ✗ Use your data for purposes unrelated to the App
- ✗ Share individual player data outside your game session
Data Storage and Retention
Game Session Data
- Intake answers are stored temporarily in Firebase during active game sessions
- Game room data is automatically deleted after the game ends
- Player profiles (if created) are stored until you delete them
Analytics Data
- Usage analytics are aggregated and anonymized
- Crash reports are retained for debugging purposes
Data Sharing
We share data only in these circumstances:
Service Providers
We use trusted third-party services:
- Firebase/Google: Data hosting and analytics
- Anthropic: AI processing (intake answers are sent to generate questions)
- AdMob: Advertising services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
No Sale of Data
We never sell your personal information to advertisers or data brokers.
Advertising
The App displays advertisements through Google AdMob. These ads may use:
- Device advertising ID for ad personalization
- General location (country/region level) for relevant ads
You can:
- Purchase "Remove Ads" to disable all advertisements
- Adjust ad personalization in your device settings
Children's Privacy
The App is rated for ages 12+. 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 immediately.
Data Security
We implement security measures including:
- Encryption: Data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS
- Firebase Security Rules: Restrict data access to authorized users
- Anonymous Authentication: No email/password accounts required
- Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's necessary for gameplay
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Delete your personal information
- Opt-out of personalized advertising
- Export your data
To exercise these rights, use the in-app "Manage My Data" feature or contact us.
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA. We do not sell personal information.
European Residents (GDPR)
If you're in the EU/EEA, you have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
Third-Party Links
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or concerns:
Email: insidejokebattlearena@gmail.com
Summary
| What We Collect |
Why |
How Long |
| Display name |
Show in game |
During session |
| Intake answers |
Generate questions |
During session |
| Device info |
Analytics & crashes |
Aggregated |
| Anonymous ID |
Track sessions |
Until deletion |
| Ad interactions |
Serve relevant ads |
Per AdMob policy |