Privacy Policy for ABCx3

Effective Date: June 1, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to ABCx3, a multiplayer word game application. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our application.

By using ABCx3, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

ABCx3 collects the following types of information from its users:

• Email Address: We may collect your email address to manage your account and communicate with you about important updates, account-related matters, or support requests. Providing an email address is optional.
• Profile Image: We store a URL or reference to your chosen profile image, which is displayed to other players in the game.
• User-Uploaded Images: If you create custom game boards, you may upload background images. These images are stored and associated with your account and the game boards you create, and may be visible to other players invited to or participating in those games.
• Chat Messages: We store chat messages sent between players within the game to enable in-game communication.
• Usage and Gameplay Data: We collect basic technical and gameplay-related information (such as game state, moves, and settings) necessary to operate and improve the game.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create, maintain, and support your user account.
• Game Functionality: To enable gameplay features such as custom boards, uploaded backgrounds, player invitations, and game progression.
• Profile and Content Display: To display your profile image, username, and custom board designs to other players according to the game’s rules and your settings.
• In-Game Communication: To enable chat between players. You can choose to block or mute chat messages from other users.
• Moderation and Safety: To investigate user reports, enforce our terms, prevent abuse, and maintain a safe environment.

User-Generated Content

ABCx3 allows users to create and upload content, including chat messages and background images for custom game boards.

• Uploaded images and chat messages may be visible to other players, depending on game participation and settings.
• You are responsible for ensuring that any content you upload does not violate applicable laws or the rights of others.
• We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to user-generated content that violates our terms or is reported as inappropriate.

Blocking and Reporting Users

To promote a safe and enjoyable experience, ABCx3 provides the following features:

• Blocking: You may block other users to prevent receiving their chat messages. Blocking affects only your personal view and does not notify the blocked user.
• Reporting: You may report users for inappropriate behavior or content. Reports may include relevant chat messages, usernames, and related game data.

Reported information is used solely for moderation, abuse prevention, and compliance with legal obligations.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

ABCx3 does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information.
• Legal Requirements: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
• Safety and Enforcement: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ABCx3, our users, or others, including investigating abuse or enforcing our terms.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the service and fulfill legal, operational, or security requirements.

• Account data is retained while your account is active.
• Uploaded images and chat messages may be retained as long as they are associated with active games or accounts.
• Reported content may be retained for a longer period for moderation and legal purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and technical limitations.
• Restriction or Objection: Request restriction of or object to certain processing activities.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@abcx3.com.

Children’s Privacy

ABCx3 is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

support@abcx3.com

Thank you for using ABCx3. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and enjoyable gaming experience.