Privacy Policy for Free Game Radar

1. Overview

Free Game Radar helps you discover free games from various platforms. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

2. Information We Collect

Free Game Radar collects minimal data to function and provide optional account-based features:

• Email Address (Account Users Only): If you choose to create an account, we collect your email address for authentication, account management, and optional notifications.
• Notification Tokens: Device tokens required to send you notifications about free games via Firebase Cloud Messaging.
• App Preferences: Your filter settings, notification preferences, and app configuration (stored locally on your device or associated with your account, where applicable).
• Device Information: Basic device data (such as Android version and device type) for Firebase services, analytics, and crash reporting.
• Advertising ID: Anonymous advertising identifier for ad personalization (if you haven't opted out in your device settings).

We do NOT require: your real name, phone number, precise location, payment information, or other sensitive personal data to use the app. You can use the app in Guest Mode without creating an account.

3. How We Use Your Data

Data collected is used exclusively for:

• Creating and managing your account (if you sign up with email).
• Sending you notifications about free game deals.
• Remembering your app settings and preferences.
• Displaying relevant advertisements.
• Improving app performance and fixing bugs.
• Analytics to understand app usage patterns.

4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We share data only with the following trusted service providers:

• Firebase (Google): Used for authentication (if you create an account), cloud messaging, analytics, and crash reporting. Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob: Used for advertisement delivery and measuring ad performance. Privacy Policy

We do NOT sell your data to third parties.

5. Data Storage & Security

• App preferences are stored locally on your device and, where applicable, linked to your account on Firebase (cloud).
• Notification tokens and account-related data are securely stored on Firebase servers.
• All network communication uses HTTPS encryption.
• We do not operate our own physical servers; we rely on trusted cloud providers (such as Google Firebase).

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have control over your data:

• Guest Mode: You can use the app without creating an account.
• Disable Notifications: Turn off notifications anytime in app settings or your device settings.
• Opt Out of Ads Personalization: Disable ad personalization in your Android settings.
• Delete Local Data: Uninstalling the app removes all data stored locally on your device.
• Account Data: If you have an account and would like your account data deleted, you can contact us at radarlabs.dev@gmail.com.

7. Advertising

This app displays advertisements using Google AdMob. Advertisers may use your device's advertising ID to show relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Or visit: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

8. Children's Privacy

Free Game Radar does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years of age. The app is designed for general audiences and does not target children.

9. Data Retention

• Local preferences: Stored until you uninstall the app.
• Notification tokens: Retained by Firebase as long as the app is installed and notifications are enabled.
• Account data (including email): Retained while your account is active or until you request deletion.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained for app improvement.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country. We rely on Google Cloud and Firebase, which implement appropriate security measures and comply with international data protection standards.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

• The "Effective Date" at the top will be updated.
• Significant changes may be announced in the app or via release notes.
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

• Email: radarlabs.dev@gmail.com
• Play Store: Leave a review or comment on our app listing.

13. Legal Compliance

This app is designed to comply with:

• Google Play Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California users