Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2025-04-23

This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your information when you use our game "Shooting Machines". We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe user experience.


1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

Nickname: You can optionally provide a name or nickname. This is displayed on leaderboards.
Profile Picture: You may optionally choose an image. This is not required for gameplay.
Country: The App determines your country based on your IP address to place you on the appropriate country leaderboard. This information is not stored permanently or used for any other purpose.


2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To display your score and name on the global and country leaderboards.
To enhance gameplay with leaderboard ranking.
To display personalized or location-relevant ads (when advertising is enabled).
To improve the overall experience and functionality of the App.


3. Advertising
The App may use third-party ad providers such as Unity Ads or Google AdMob. These providers may collect data through their SDKs, including device identifiers and usage data. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information:

Unity Ads Privacy Policy:
https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy

Google AdMob (part of Google’s services):
https://policies.google.com/privacy


4. Data Security
All data transmissions are secured using encrypted WebSocket connections (WSS). We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access.


5. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information, please contact us.


6. Your Choices
You can choose not to enter a name or upload a picture.
You may disable ads through your device settings or use ad blockers if applicable.


7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
contact@goldenrivergames.com