🎭Memeonnaire

Privacy Policy for Memeonnaire

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Memeonnaire ("we," "our," or "the app") is a free-to-play trivia quiz game. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you create an account or sign in using OAuth providers (Google, Discord, etc.), we collect:

  • Email address
  • Display name (full name from OAuth provider)
  • Avatar/profile picture URL
  • Unique user identifier

2. Game Data

We collect and store information about your gameplay:

  • Game session history and progress
  • Questions answered and answer accuracy
  • Game scores and prizes won
  • Coins earned and spent
  • Lifeline usage (50/50, Ask Audience, Phone a Friend)
  • Character selections (host and guest characters)
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Character purchases (both in-game coins and real money purchases)

3. Local Device Storage

We store the following information locally on your device:

  • Current game session state (to restore if app is closed)
  • Timer state and remaining time
  • Selected answers during active gameplay
  • Lifeline effects (eliminated answers, audience polls, friend suggestions)
  • Audio preferences (sound effects muted/unmuted)

4. Analytics and Advertising Data

Our app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:

  • Device advertising ID
  • IP address
  • Device information (model, OS version)
  • Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
  • App usage patterns

Tracking Transparency: On iOS devices, we request your permission before tracking you across apps and websites owned by other companies. This permission is used for advertising purposes only.

How We Use Your Information

1. Game Functionality

  • Create and manage your player account
  • Track your game progress and statistics
  • Calculate scores, prizes, and leaderboard rankings
  • Restore game sessions if the app is closed
  • Process character purchases (in-game coins or real money)
  • Track which characters you own

2. Service Improvement

  • Analyze gameplay patterns to improve game balance
  • Monitor game performance and fix bugs
  • Enhance user experience

3. Advertising

  • Display relevant advertisements via Google AdMob
  • Provide you with a free gaming experience
  • AdMob uses your data according to Google's Privacy Policy

Data Storage and Security

Backend Infrastructure

  • User accounts and game data are stored on Supabase (a secure PostgreSQL database)
  • All API communications use HTTPS encryption
  • Authentication is handled via Supabase Auth with OAuth 2.0

Local Storage

  • Game state is stored locally using AsyncStorage (encrypted device storage)
  • Local data is only used to restore your game if interrupted
  • You can clear local data by uninstalling the app

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your data with the following third-party services:

1. Supabase

  • Purpose: Backend database and authentication
  • Data Shared: Account information, game data, leaderboard entries
  • Privacy Policy: Supabase Privacy Policy

2. Google AdMob

  • Purpose: Displaying advertisements
  • Data Shared: Device identifiers, ad interaction data
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

3. OAuth Providers (Google, Discord, etc.)

  • Purpose: Account authentication
  • Data Shared: Email, display name, avatar URL
  • Privacy Policy: Varies by provider

4. Apple App Store / Google Play Store

  • Purpose: Processing in-app purchases
  • Data Shared: Purchase receipts, transaction confirmations
  • Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy | Google Privacy
  • Note: We do NOT store or have access to your payment information (credit cards, billing addresses, etc.)

We do NOT:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your data with advertisers beyond what AdMob collects automatically
  • Track you outside the app without your explicit consent
  • Store your payment information (credit cards, bank details, etc.)

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Deletion

  • View Your Data: You can view your profile, game statistics, and leaderboard rank in the app
  • Delete Your Account: You can delete your account directly from the Profile screen in the app
    • Tap your profile icon → scroll to bottom → "Delete Account & All Data"
    • This will permanently delete:
      • Your profile and account
      • All game progress and statistics
      • All purchased characters and coins
      • All leaderboard entries
      • All purchase history
    • This action cannot be undone
    • Alternatively, you can contact us at manabyte.apps@gmail.com to request deletion
  • Opt Out of Tracking: On iOS, you can deny tracking permission in the app prompt or in Settings > Privacy > Tracking

Advertising Choices

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

Local Data

  • Uninstalling the app will remove all local game state data
  • Server data remains until you request account deletion

Children's Privacy

Memeonnaire is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
  • Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 2+ years may be deleted
  • Deleted Accounts: Data is permanently removed within 30 days of deletion request
  • Leaderboard Data: May be retained in aggregated/anonymized form for historical records

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Displaying an in-app notification (for material changes)
  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and on our website

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you agree to sign in and create an account
  • Contract Performance: To provide game services you've requested
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and display ads
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request data deletion
  • Object to data processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at: