Ranked #15 of 18 in Game Simulation
Red Flags
2"We may also collect, process, and share some technical, statistical, and behavioral information in an aggregated or anonymized manner... this information may include but is not limited to device type, type and version of operating system, network provider, browser identifiers... in-app purchases and data regarding receipt validation... clicks on advertisements, certain information about the advertisements you reviewed, your activities in the Game."
The company claims the right to collect, process, and share an extremely broad range of user behavioral and technical data, including detailed gameplay activity and purchase history, with no meaningful limitation on use.
Warnings
8"location data from GPS-enabled devices (to the extent that you explicitly allowed it) provided by the devices' interaction with the Games or association with your IP address. In addition, third parties may track and collect information regarding your online activities over time and across different online platforms (such as websites, applications, etc.)."
The policy collects GPS location data and IP-based geolocation, and third-party ad networks also collect geographic tracking data from users' devices.
"By using the App, you agree to us collecting and using technical information about the devices you use the App on and related software, hardware and peripherals to improve our products."
The company collects information about device hardware, software, and even connected peripherals, which goes beyond what a mobile game requires for core functionality.
"We are also able to identify when you install a Game as a result of advertisements and/or campaigns that we launch on other services, including in social networks or platforms (e.g. on Facebook or otherwise) and the source-ad which led to such installation... information we collect about you from third party companies including but not limited to publishing partners, platforms, advertising platforms and partners, and data aggregators, which may include attributes about you and your interests, as well as other games and services you use."
The company tracks users across platforms using advertising identifiers, collects data from third-party aggregators about other services users use, and links installation activity across social networks and ad campaigns.
"The following is a list of our Service Partners: Tapjoy, Inc., IronSource Mobile Ltd., Unity Technologies, Appsflyer, Playfab, Facebook/Meta, Applovin, Google, Apple, Vungle... Our Service Partners may use your personal information to operate our sites and to deliver their services."
Personal data is shared with at least 10 third-party partners including major ad networks (Applovin, Vungle, IronSource) and analytics platforms (Appsflyer), and ad networks also collect data directly from users' devices via embedded SDKs.
"We reserve the right to change this Policy at any time. Changes, modifications, additions, or deletions will be effective immediately on their posting to this site. You should check this Policy periodically as its terms may change from time to time. Your continued use of the Services after we post any such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified policy and your agreement to abide and be bound by the modified policy."
The company can change the privacy policy at any time with changes effective immediately upon posting, and continued use is treated as acceptance without requiring explicit consent.
"All in app purchases made are non refundable and non transferrable to new accounts. This includes accidental purchases or purchases made from your device by another individual."
The policy explicitly states that even accidental purchases or unauthorized purchases made by others on your device are non-refundable, which is a consumer-hostile billing practice.
"If you would like to access, modify, or delete any information that can personally identify you, please email your request to support@techtreegames.com. Please include your player ID from the settings panel of the game to help expedite the process."
There is no self-service option to delete personal data; users must email support and provide their player ID, with no stated timeline for completion.
"If you would like to access, modify, or delete any information that can personally identify you, please email your request to support@techtreegames.com. Please include your player ID from the settings panel of the game to help expedite the process."
The policy contains no information about how long personal data is retained or when it is deleted, and provides no timeline for responding to deletion requests.