Privacy Policy for Peyvdank

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Peyvdank ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Peyvdank (the "App"). The App is a multiplayer word board game in Kurmanji language.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account or use the App, we collect:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password
• Profile Information: Display name for gameplay
• Authentication Data: If you choose to sign in with Google or Facebook, we receive basic profile information (name, email) from these services

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Game Data: Game moves, scores, statistics (games won/lost/drawn), turn history
• Communication Data: Messages you send through in-app chat with friends
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Connection Data: IP address, login timestamps
• Push Notification Tokens: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) tokens to send you game notifications

2.3 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, Cloud Messaging, hosting services
• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): Advertising services that may collect device identifiers and usage data
• Google Sign-In: OAuth authentication
• Facebook Login: OAuth authentication

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Account Management: Creating and managing your account
• Gameplay: Facilitating multiplayer games, tracking scores and statistics
• Communication: Enabling chat with friends, sending game notifications
• Game Invitations: Managing friend requests and game invitations
• Service Improvement: Understanding how users interact with the App
• Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations

4. Push Notifications

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send you notifications about:

• Game moves and turns
• Game invitations from friends
• Friend requests
• Game results

You can disable push notifications in your device settings at any time.

5. Social Features

5.1 Friends and Multiplayer

• You can add friends within the App and view their usernames and game statistics
• You can invite friends to games and chat with them
• Other users can search for you by username or email address

5.2 Chat Messages

• All chat messages with friends are stored permanently on our servers
• Messages are only visible to you and the recipient
• We do not monitor or read your private messages unless required by law or to investigate abuse

5.3 Blocking and Reporting

You can block and report other users directly in the App:

• Block: Prevents another user from contacting you or sending friend requests or messages.
• Report: Allows you to report inappropriate behavior or content. You can provide a reason. Reports are reviewed and may result in warnings, suspensions, or bans.

6. Third-Party Authentication

When you sign in with Google or Facebook:

• We receive basic profile information (name, email) from these providers
• Your use of these services is governed by their respective privacy policies
• We do not receive or store your Google/Facebook passwords

7. Advertising

We display advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may:

• Collect device identifiers and usage information
• Show personalized ads based on your interests
• Use cookies and similar tracking technologies

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Data Storage and Security

8.1 Data Location

• Our backend servers are located in Germany (Hetzner)
• Data is transmitted using secure HTTPS connections
• Firebase services may store data in Google's global infrastructure

8.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
• API communications use HTTPS encryption
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only

9. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
• Account Deletion: After you request account deletion, we delete your personal data within 30 days
• Legal Requirements: We may retain certain data longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention)

9.1 What Happens When You Delete Your Account

Currently, to delete your account, you must contact us at argesozdogan@gmail.com. In the future, you will be able to delete your account directly from the App.

Upon account deletion:

• Your profile and account information will be permanently deleted within 30 days
• Your game history and statistics will be removed
• Your chat messages may be retained for other users' reference but will be anonymized
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance or security purposes

10. Children's Privacy

There is no minimum age requirement to use Peyvdank. However, if you are under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country), you must have permission from your parent or guardian to use the App.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at argesozdogan@gmail.com.

11. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at argesozdogan@gmail.com.

12. International Data Transfers

If you access the App from outside Germany or Switzerland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in these countries. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, or the UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

15.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contract Performance: To provide the App services
• Legitimate Interests: To improve and secure the App
• Consent: For marketing communications and analytics

15.2 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact argesozdogan@gmail.com

15.3 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

16. Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

17. Future Features

We are developing the following features, which may affect how we collect or use data:

• Self-Service Account Deletion: Users will be able to delete their accounts directly from the App

18. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with Swiss law.