Privacy Policy

1. Information We May Collect

Different games and services may collect different types of information depending on their functionality. We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and device hardware specifications.
• App Performance Information: Crash reports, diagnostics data, and technical information about app performance to help us identify and fix issues.
• Gameplay Statistics: Non-personal gameplay data such as session length, features used, game progress, scores, and in-game achievements to improve game balance and user experience.
• Analytics Information: Aggregated usage patterns, feature engagement metrics, and anonymized behavioral data to help us understand how users interact with our Services.
• Local Preferences: Settings, preferences, and customizations stored locally on your device.

1.2 Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our website contact forms.
• Send us emails or other correspondence.
• Submit feedback, bug reports, or support requests.
• Create an account if future games or services require one.
• Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications.

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

2. Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect

We do not intentionally collect:

• Sensitive personal information (such as government-issued identification numbers, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health information).
• Financial information such as credit card numbers or bank account details, unless processed through approved third-party payment processors (e.g., Google Play Billing or Apple App Store payments).
• Precise real-time location data. We do not track your GPS location.
• Contacts, call logs, SMS messages, or other personal data stored on your device.

3. Local Data Storage

Some of our Services may store data locally on your device to enable core functionality. This may include:

• Game settings and preferences (such as sound, haptic feedback, and timer settings).
• Game progress, high scores, and achievements.
• Cached assets for improved performance.

This data is stored entirely on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly stated for a specific Service. You can clear this data at any time through your device settings or by uninstalling the application.

4. Device Permissions

Some of our Services may request access to certain device features to function properly. These permissions are processed in real-time on your device and may include:

• Motion Sensors (Accelerometer/Gyroscope): For motion-based gameplay features.
• Audio: For in-game sound effects.
• Vibration: For haptic feedback.
• Wake Lock: To prevent device sleep during active gameplay.
• Storage: To save game data and settings on your device.

You can manage these permissions at any time through your device settings.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our games and services.
• To identify and fix bugs, crashes, and technical issues.
• To understand how users interact with our Services and improve the user experience.
• To respond to your inquiries, feedback, and support requests.
• To send administrative information, such as updates to our terms and policies.
• To protect the security and integrity of our Services and prevent fraud.
• To comply with legal obligations.

6. Analytics and Third-Party Services

Some of our Services may use third-party service providers to help us operate and improve. These may include:

• Google Play Services: For Android app distribution, updates, and basic analytics.
• Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK): For serving advertisements in some of our games.
• Unity Ads (Unity Technologies): For serving advertisements in some of our games.
• Firebase: For crash reporting, analytics, and performance monitoring.
• Google Analytics: For anonymized usage analytics on our websites.
• Apple App Store Services: For iOS app distribution and analytics (when applicable).

6.1 Advertising

Some of our games display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK) and Unity Ads (Unity Technologies). To serve and personalize ads, these advertising partners may collect:

• Device identifiers, including the advertising ID (AAID).
• IP address and approximate location data derived from it.
• Information about ad interactions and in-app behavior.

You can reset or delete your advertising ID at any time through your device settings (Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID). You can also opt out of personalized advertising by enabling "Opt out of Ads Personalization" in the same settings screen.

Google's use of the collected data is governed by its own privacy policies. Learn more about how Google uses data from apps that show ads at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads. Unity Ads' use of data is governed by Unity Technologies' privacy policy at: https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy

These third-party services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

As our Services evolve, we may integrate additional trusted third-party service providers. This Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect any such changes.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are designed to be suitable for users of all ages. We comply with applicable laws regarding the protection of children's privacy, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where applicable.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Parents and guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately at contact@vteofficial.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any information we process. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need to use your information, we will take steps to delete or anonymize it.

Data stored locally on your device can be deleted at any time by clearing app data through your device settings or by uninstalling the application.

10. International Users

Visionary Tech Studios is based in Lusaka, Zambia. If you access our Services from outside Zambia, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Zambia or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our Services, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our Services, or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Your Rights

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

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• The right to request deletion of your information.
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your information.
• The right to data portability.

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

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: