Privacy Policy - Stipa

Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Stipa ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how the mobile application Stipa (the "App") collects, uses, and processes user data. By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Email, if you contact us or register (if applicable)
• Username, if the App allows accounts or local profiles
• Game progress data (levels completed, achievements)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Device data: model, manufacturer, operating system, OS version, unique identifiers
• Anonymized IP address
• Crash logs / error reports
• Session data: duration, interactions with UI elements

1.3 Analytics Data

We use third-party analytics services that may collect:

• In-app events (level start, finish, wins/losses)
• Session frequency and duration
• Feature usage (button taps, in-app purchases)
• User behavior trends (non-identifying data)

1.4 Advertising Identifiers

• Google Advertising ID (AAID)
• Other advertising identifiers as applicable

2. How We Use Your Information

• To support and improve the App (bug fixes, performance optimization)
• For analytics to understand player behavior and improve the game
• To display ads (including personalized ads, if consented)
• Crash reporting
• Fraud prevention

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with third-party services for operation and development:

• Advertising Networks: AdMob, Unity Ads, Meta Audience Network
• Analytics / Game Metrics: GameAnalytics, devtodev
• Other service providers (hosting, customer support, in-app purchase processing)
• Legal requirements if necessary (government requests)

These third parties are contractually required to handle your data securely and only as instructed.

4. Third-Party Links

Our App may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

5. Behavioral & Interest-Based Advertising

Third-party ad services (AdMob, Unity Ads, Meta Audience Network) may create anonymous profiles to show personalized ads. Users may opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting settings on their device.

6. Data Minimization & Purpose Limitation

We only collect data necessary for the App's functionality, analytics, advertising, and fraud prevention. No unnecessary personal data is collected.

7. Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Consent: for personalized ads or optional features
• Contractual necessity: for app features that require data to function
• Legitimate interests: for analytics, performance optimization, and fraud prevention

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, please contact us to have it removed.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• Policy may be updated periodically.
• "Last Updated" date will reflect changes.
• Users are encouraged to review this page for updates.

10. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to servers or third-party providers located in other countries. We ensure that international transfers comply with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR) and appropriate safeguards are in place