Privacy Policy

Introduction

Car Merge Tycoon ("we," "our," or "us") is an idle merge racing game developed by Appsphere LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Game Progress Data

• Game state: Current car inventory, tier levels, and parking/track configuration
• Currency balances: Coins, gems, and gold coins earned
• Upgrade levels: Speed, earnings, parking, and track upgrades
• Achievement progress: Completed and in-progress achievements
• Settings: Sound, music, and notification preferences

Device Information

• Device type and model for optimization purposes
• Operating system version
• App version installed

Advertising Data

• Advertising identifier (IDFA/GAID) for personalized ads, if you consent
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks) for reward verification

Purchase Information

• In-app purchase history: Managed through Apple App Store and Google Play Store
• We do not directly process or store payment information

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Precise location data
• Photos, camera, or microphone access
• Contacts or address book
• Biometric data
• Social media accounts

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Save and restore your game progress
• Calculate offline earnings when you return
• Display relevant advertisements (with your consent)
• Verify rewarded ad completion for in-game bonuses
• Process in-app purchases and restore purchases
• Improve game performance and fix bugs
• Analyze gameplay patterns to improve game balance

Data Storage and Security

• Game progress is stored locally on your device
• Optional cloud backup may sync data securely if you enable it
• We implement industry-standard security measures
• Data is stored on servers located in the United States (if cloud features used)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google AdMob: Displays advertisements - Privacy Policy
• Apple App Store: iOS purchase management - Privacy Policy
• Google Play Store: Android purchase management - Privacy Policy

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of data.

Advertising

Car Merge Tycoon displays advertisements to support free gameplay:

• Rewarded Ads: Optional video ads that give you in-game bonuses (2x earnings, free cars, etc.)
• Interstitial Ads: Full-screen ads shown between game sessions
• Banner Ads: Small ads displayed during gameplay

You can choose whether to allow personalized advertising when prompted by the App Tracking Transparency dialog (iOS) or through your device's ad settings (Android).

Children's Privacy

Car Merge Tycoon is designed for general audiences:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• The game does not require account creation or personal information
• Advertisements are configured to comply with children's advertising regulations
• If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us

Data Retention

• Game data is retained on your device until you uninstall the app
• Anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 2 years
• Ad interaction data is managed by our advertising partners per their policies
• Uninstalling the app will delete all locally stored game data

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
• Delete your game data by uninstalling the app
• Request information about data we hold (if any cloud features are used)
• Reset your advertising identifier through device settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@appsphereone.net

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or app store update notes. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Contact us to exercise these rights.

European Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process data based on:

• Consent (for personalized advertising)
• Contract performance (for core game functionality)
• Legitimate interests (for game improvement and analytics)

You have the right to:

• Access, rectify, or erase your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority