Last Updated: March 21, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to "The Shine" arcade game. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe gaming experience for all our users, including children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile arcade game.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By downloading, accessing, or using "The Shine," you agree to the terms outlined in this document.

Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you use "The Shine," we may collect certain information automatically, including:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Game Play Information: Game progress, scores, achievements, and in-game actions
Technical Information: App version, crash reports, performance data
Analytics Data: Usage patterns, gameplay duration, and feature interaction

Information You Provide

We collect minimal personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

Username or display name (which we recommend does not include real names)
Game preferences and settings

IMPORTANT: We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Our game is designed to collect only the minimal information necessary for gameplay functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our game service
To improve gameplay experience and fix technical issues
To track game progress and manage achievements
To analyze usage patterns and optimize game performance
To ensure the security of our services

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may share non-personal, aggregated, or de-identified information with trusted third parties for the following purposes:

Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who help us operate, develop, and improve our game.
Analytics Partners: To help us understand how users interact with our game.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.

Children's Privacy

Our game complies with children's privacy regulations, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect and maintain. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You may request access to your data.
Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
Deletion: You may request deletion of your data.
Opt-Out: You can adjust device settings to limit ad tracking or data collection.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Third-Party Services

Our game may contain links to third-party services, websites, or advertisements. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit or third-party service you use.

In-Game Advertising

If our game contains advertisements, we work with advertising partners who may collect and use certain information to provide you with personalized ads. These partners may use cookies, beacons, and similar technologies.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Novi Forum d.o.o
Email: info@novi-forum.com
Address: Roberta Frangeša Mihanovića 6, Zagreb, Croatia

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Your Country/Region], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Your Consent

By using "The Shine," you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.