OX Duel Privacy Policy Last Updated: November 25, 2025 1. Introduction Welcome to OX Duel ("we," "our," or "us"), the ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe showdown app developed by OX Duel Inc. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience while you enjoy our engaging, quick-play Tic-Tac-Toe battles. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle any information related to your use of the OX Duel mobile application (the "App"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Our App is designed for fun, competitive play against friends or AI opponents, with simple swipe controls and customizable themes. We prioritize user anonymity and do not engage in any data collection that could compromise your privacy. This policy complies with applicable laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). 2. Information We Do Not Collect At OX Duel, your privacy is paramount. We explicitly do not collect, store, transmit, or access any of the following types of information: - Personal identifiers, such as your name, email address, phone number, or postal address. - Your device's real IP address or geolocation data beyond basic country-level approximation for ad serving (if applicable). - Browsing history, search queries, or any in-app gameplay details like move sequences, win/loss records, or session durations. - Device identifiers tied to your personal identity (e.g., no persistent user accounts or login requirements). - Any content you interact with, such as messages in multiplayer modes (note: our App supports local multiplayer only, with no online chat features). - Payment information (the App is free-to-play with optional ad removal via one-time purchase, handled entirely by third-party processors). The App operates in a fully offline-capable mode for core gameplay, ensuring that no traffic is routed through our servers. We have no logs, databases, or mechanisms to track individual user behavior over time. Your Tic-Tac-Toe duels remain private to your device. 3. Information Collected Automatically for Essential Functions To provide a smooth, bug-free experience and support non-personalized advertising, the App may automatically gather minimal, anonymized diagnostic data. This is processed locally on your device and only shared with third-party services as outlined below. Specifically: - Device specifications: Model, operating system version (e.g., iOS 18 or Android 15), and app version for compatibility checks. - Crash reports: Anonymized stack traces from Firebase Crashlytics to identify and fix technical issues, without including any user-generated content. - Performance metrics: Aggregate data on load times and frame rates to optimize gameplay, collected in batches without unique identifiers. - Advertising identifiers: A temporary, resettable device ID (e.g., Google's Advertising ID or Apple's IDFA) used solely for ad delivery, which you can reset at any time via your device settings. None of this data is linked to you personally, and it is purged immediately after processing. We do not use cookies, trackers, or pixels in the App. 4. Third-Party SDKs and Services OX Duel integrates trusted third-party SDKs to enhance functionality, analytics, and monetization. These services may collect data independently, subject to their own privacy policies. We do not control or access the data they gather. Key integrations include: - Google Mobile Services (GMS) SDK: Including Firebase Analytics for crash reporting and Google AdMob for displaying non-personalized ads. Google may use this to serve ads based on general device info. For details, see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. - Facebook SDK (Meta Audience Network): For additional ad serving options, providing interstitial and rewarded video ads during gameplay pauses. Meta processes ad interactions anonymously. Review their policy at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy. We encourage you to review these providers' policies, as they outline opt-out options (e.g., limiting ad tracking in your device settings). No other third-party services are used—no analytics from Flurry, no social logins from Twitter or Apple, and no cloud syncing. 5. Advertising in OX Duel Our App is free to download and play, supported by optional, non-intrusive advertisements to keep development sustainable. Ads appear sparingly—such as a brief banner after a game round or a skippable video for bonus lives—and are served via Google AdMob and Meta Audience Network. - Ads are non-personalized: We do not profile users for targeted content. Any relevance comes from the third-party networks' general algorithms. - Frequency controls: Users can earn ad-free play sessions by watching optional rewarded ads. - No data selling: We do not sell, rent, or share your data with advertisers beyond what's required for ad delivery. If ads feel disruptive, consider our one-time in-app purchase to remove them entirely, processed securely via Google Play or Apple App Store billing. 6. Data Retention and Security Since OX Duel does not collect personal or usage data, there is nothing to retain on our end. Any temporary logs from third-party SDKs (e.g., Firebase events) are retained only as long as necessary for their services—typically 14 days for crash reports and up to 13 months for ad performance aggregates, per Google's and Meta's standards. We employ industry-standard security measures, including end-to-end encryption for any minimal data transmissions (e.g., crash reports) and regular SDK updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. However, no system is impenetrable; we advise using strong device passcodes and keeping your OS updated. 7. Children's Privacy OX Duel is rated for everyone (E for Everyone) and is a family-friendly Tic-Tac-Toe game suitable for all ages. However, it is not intentionally directed at children under 13 years old (or 16 in regions like the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data through the App, please contact us immediately (details below) so we can assist in removal. Parents: Enable parental controls on your device to restrict app usage or ad tracking. For GDPR compliance, children under 16 require verifiable parental consent for data processing, which we do not solicit. 8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices You have full control over your experience. Under laws like CCPA and GDPR, you may exercise the following rights: - Access: Request details on any data processed by third parties (note: we hold none ourselves). - Deletion: Reset your advertising ID via device settings (Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Reset; iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Reset). This immediately anonymizes future ad interactions. - Opt-Out: Disable personalized ads globally through your OS (e.g., Limit Ad Tracking on iOS). - Do Not Sell My Info: We do not sell data, so this right is inherently fulfilled. To submit a formal request, email us at the contact below. We respond within 30 days (or 45 for complex cases). For EU users, your Data Protection Officer is reachable via the same channel. 9. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect App enhancements or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified via in-App pop-up or email (if you opt-in for updates). Continued use after updates implies acceptance. Check back annually for the latest version. 10. International Users OX Duel is available worldwide, but data from third-party SDKs may be processed in the US or EU. By using the App, you consent to such transfers where necessary. We adhere to standard contractual clauses for cross-border protections. 11. Contact Us For questions, concerns, or rights requests about this Privacy Policy, reach out to our support team: - Phone: +15672599427 We aim to respond within 48 hours. Thank you for playing OX Duel—may your X's always beat their O's! © 2025 OX Duel Inc. All rights reserved. This policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, USA.