# Privacy Policy for "The Last Triangle" **Effective Date**: September 2, 2026 **Last Updated**: September 2, 2026 Thank you for playing **The Last Triangle** ("we", "our", or "the Game"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle and protect your information when you download, install, and play the Game. We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. The Game operates under the principle of data minimization and does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII). --- ## 1. Information We Collect You can play the Game without creating an account or registering. When you play, we only collect the following minimal data: ### (1) Leaderboard Data (Voluntary User Submission) When you complete a game session or achieve a high score, you may voluntarily choose to upload your score to the global leaderboard. If you choose to submit: - **Player Nickname**: A 2 to 10 alphanumeric character nickname chosen by you (please do NOT use your real name or any sensitive personal information). - **Country / Region Code**: A two-letter country code (e.g., TW, US, JP) detected from your system language locale or chosen manually. This is only used for displaying national flags/region indicators on the leaderboard, NOT for precise GPS location tracking. - **Gameplay Statistics**: Score achieved, survival/gameplay duration in seconds, game mode (Classic, Endless, or Time Attack), and submission timestamp. *Note: If you click "Skip", no leaderboard information is transmitted or stored.* ### (2) Local Device Storage The Game stores basic preferences and settings (such as audio volume and control options) locally on your device. This data remains strictly on your device and is never uploaded to any external server. --- ## 2. Information We DO NOT Collect We **DO NOT** collect, access, or request any of the following: - Real names, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical addresses - Account passwords or social media credentials - Precise GPS location data - Device camera, microphone, photo gallery, or contacts - Unique persistent device hardware identifiers (such as IMEI or MAC address) - Financial, billing, or payment information (the Game contains no in-app purchases) --- ## 3. How We Use Information The limited information collected is used solely for the following purposes: 1. **Providing and maintaining the global leaderboard service**: Displaying high scores and rankings publicly to all players. 2. **Fraud prevention and integrity**: Utilizing cryptographic verification (SHA-256 signatures) to ensure legitimate leaderboard entries. 3. **Improving gameplay stability and experience**. We **never** use your information for targeted advertising, marketing, profiling, or commercial resale. --- ## 4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing To provide cloud-based leaderboard storage and synchronization, the Game integrates the following trusted third-party service: - **Google Firebase Realtime Database (Google LLC)** - **Purpose**: Real-time cloud storage and retrieval of public leaderboard scores. - **Data Security**: Transmitted securely over encrypted channels (HTTPS/TLS). - **Privacy Policy**: Please refer to [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Firebase Data Privacy and Security](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy). We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your data with any other third parties or advertising networks. --- ## 5. Data Retention and Deletion - **Retention**: Public leaderboard data is retained to maintain rankings history. - **Data Deletion Requests**: If you wish to delete a previously submitted score and nickname from our leaderboard, you can contact us via the contact email below with your nickname, approximate submission date, and score. We will promptly remove the corresponding record from our database. --- ## 6. Children's Privacy The Game is designed for general audiences of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction) in accordance with COPPA and global child privacy regulations. Leaderboard submissions only accept alphanumeric nicknames and non-sensitive gameplay scores. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has submitted personal details, please contact us immediately for deletion. --- ## 7. Data Security We implement reasonable security practices to safeguard data: - All communications are encrypted using standard HTTPS/TLS protocols. - Score submissions utilize SHA-256 cryptographic signatures to protect against data tampering. --- ## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. --- ## 9. Contact Us If you have any questions, suggestions, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: - **App Name**: The Last Triangle - **Developer**: PC Studio - **Contact Email**: gobluetea@gmail.com