Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 July 2026

Thank you for playing games developed by The Bored Games Studio. We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy applies to all mobile games, applications, and related services published by The Bored Games Studio.

Information We Collect

Our games are designed to be simple and fun to play. Most of our games do not require you to create an account or provide personal information.

Depending on the game and the features you use, we may collect limited information such as:

Anonymous gameplay statistics
Device information (such as device model and operating system version)
Crash reports and diagnostic information
In-app purchase information provided by the app store
Information required to provide online features, where applicable

We do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information unless it is necessary to provide a specific feature or service.

Analytics

We may use trusted analytics services, such as Firebase Analytics or similar platforms, to better understand how our games are used.

These services help us:

Improve gameplay and user experience
Identify bugs and crashes
Measure game performance
Understand which features players enjoy most

The information collected through analytics is anonymous and does not personally identify you.

In-App Purchases

Some of our games may offer optional in-app purchases or subscriptions through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

All purchases are processed securely by the respective app store. We do not receive or store your payment information.

Sharing Information with Apple or Google for Refund Requests

If you request a refund for an in-app purchase or subscription, we may share limited information with Apple or Google to help them review your request.

This information may include:

Purchase history
Subscription status
General gameplay activity
Whether a free trial was used
Anonymous account or device identifiers where applicable

This information does not include your name, password, or payment details.

Where supported, you may be able to control this sharing through your device or app settings.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We only share information when necessary to:

Operate our games
Provide analytics services
Process purchases through app stores
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and our business

Third-Party Services

Our games may use third-party services to provide certain features, including but not limited to:

Firebase
Google Play Services
Apple Game Center
Google Play Games
Social media sharing services

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you use these features.

Children’s Privacy

Our games are intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information associated with our games.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Users

Our games may be downloaded and played worldwide. Information processed by our service providers may be stored or processed in countries outside your own. Where applicable, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our games, legal requirements, or business practices.

When significant changes are made, we will update the Effective Date above and, where appropriate, notify users through our games or our website.

Contact Us

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

The Bored Games Studio

Email: support@theboredgames.co.za

We will do our best to respond as soon as reasonably possible.