Privacy Policy for Better Not Hundred

Effective Date: January 2025

Last Updated: January 2025

            Quick Summary: Better Not Hundred is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data (only game statistics and basic preferences like vibration settings) using anonymous authentication. You can delete all your data anytime from the app settings.
        

1. Information We Collect

Better Not Hundred collects minimal information to provide the gaming experience:

Automatically Generated Data:

Anonymous User ID: A random identifier generated by Firebase (not linked to your identity)
Device Information: Basic device model and iOS version for compatibility

Game Data You Provide:

Display Name: The name you choose to display to other players during games (e.g., "Player123", "GameMaster", etc.)
Game Statistics: Number of games played, games won, best scores
App Preferences: Vibration settings
Activity Timestamps: When you created your account and last played

            Important: The display name you enter is only used for gameplay and is visible to other players during games. You can use any name you prefer - it doesn't need to be your real name.
        

What We DON'T Collect:

❌ Real names or personal identifiers
❌ Email addresses or phone numbers
❌ Location data or IP addresses
❌ Photos, contacts, or personal files
❌ Payment or financial information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

Enable multiplayer gameplay and real-time synchronization
Save your game progress and statistics
Remember your app preferences
Improve app performance and fix bugs

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services:

Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Control: You can only access your own data
Anonymous Authentication: No personal login required
Automatic Cleanup: Game sessions are automatically deleted after 24 hours

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties.

The only data sharing that occurs:

Anonymous game statistics with other players during gameplay
Technical data with Firebase (Google) for app functionality

5. Your Rights and Controls

You have complete control over your data:

            Delete All Data: Go to Settings → "Delete My Data" to permanently remove all your information from our servers. This action cannot be undone.
        

Access: View your data anytime in the app
Modify: Change your preferences in Settings
Delete: Permanently remove all data with one click
Fresh Start: Continue using the app as a new anonymous user

6. Data Retention

User Profiles: Kept until you delete them
Game Sessions: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
App Analytics: Aggregated data may be retained for app improvement

7. Children's Privacy

Better Not Hundred does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us to remove it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Third-Party Services

Better Not Hundred uses the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and analytics
Apple: App Store distribution and device integration

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

Email: betternothundred@gmail.com

Data Deletion: Use the "Delete My Data" feature in the app settings for immediate removal