Fireholder Game Corp. ("Fireholder", "Company", "we", "us", or "our") is dedicated to player privacy, algorithmic transparency, and strict adherence to Google Play Store Data Safety policies, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the CPRA (CCPA/CPRA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
This Privacy Policy describes how we process, protect, and handle data when you install, play, or interact with our mobile titles on Google Play Store, including our Heavy Earthmoving, All-Terrain Tactical Dynamics, and Extreme Stunt Kinematics simulation titles.
SUMMARY OF CORE PRACTICES: Our games are engineered for direct offline simulation entertainment. We do not require account registration, passwords, phone numbers, or real identities. We never sell your personal information. Diagnostic telemetry is used strictly to diagnose GPU crashes, optimize physics solver frame rates, and serve non-intrusive in-game advertisements.
1. Google Play Data Safety Disclosures
In compliance with Google Play Store's Data Safety declaration requirements, our applications disclose the collection and handling of the following data categories:
| Data Category | Technical Elements | Primary Purpose | Data Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device or Other IDs | Google Advertising ID (AAID), Android OS install ID | Advertising mediation frequency capping, attribution, fraud prevention | Shared with certified ad networks (Google AdMob, AppLovin) |
| App Info & Performance | Crash traces, ANR logs, Vulkan/OpenGL driver capability, memory footprint | Rigid-body solver optimization, frame-rate stabilization, crash remediation | Shared with diagnostic tools (Firebase Crashlytics) |
| App Activity | Level milestones, tutorial completion, in-game virtual coin balances | Game state preservation, level progression saving | Stored locally on device and via optional Google Play Games cloud saves |
2. Third-Party SDKs & IAB TCF v2.2 Framework
To sustain our games as free-to-play simulations without upfront purchase costs, we integrate certified third-party software development kits (SDKs) that comply with Google Play Developer Program Policies:
- Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads: Programmatic banner, interstitial, and rewarded video advertising. Compliant with IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF v2.2) to obtain explicit user consent within the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google Play Games Services: Optional cloud game saves and achievement telemetry. Authenticated securely via your Google account on your device.
- Firebase Crashlytics & Analytics: Automated anonymous crash dumping, memory leak detection, and hardware performance diagnostics to rapidly resolve device-specific graphics driver panics.
- Authorized Ad Mediation Partners: As declared in our publicly accessible app-ads.txt file.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
For players residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, Fireholder Game Corp. processes technical data under the following legal bases recognized under GDPR Article 6:
- Performance of Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): Delivering functional mobile games, maintaining game state, and executing virtual currency features as agreed under our Terms of Service.
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Diagnosing game crashes, preventing cheat software injection, ensuring network security, and measuring anonymous ad performance.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Serving personalized advertising or accessing the Android Advertising ID (AAID) in jurisdictions requiring prior opt-in via a certified Consent Management Platform (CMP). You may withdraw consent at any time in device settings.
4. European Player Rights (GDPR Articles 15–22)
Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the following enforceable statutory rights:
- Right of Access (Art. 15): Request confirmation of whether your data is being processed and obtain a copy.
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete diagnostic records.
- Right to Erasure / Right to be Forgotten (Art. 17): Permanently delete all identifiers linked to your device across our systems and third-party partners.
- Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18): Restrict the processing of your data under specific statutory conditions.
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your technical data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
5. United States State Privacy Laws (CCPA / CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents are entitled to specific disclosures:
- Notice of Collection: We collect identifiers (AAID, IP address for general geolocation) and internet activity (in-game level completions, crash diagnostics).
- No Sale of Personal Information: Fireholder Game Corp. does NOT sell personal information for monetary compensation. To the extent programmatic advertising is considered a "sale" or "share" under CPRA, users may opt-out by resetting their Google Advertising ID or enabling "Opt out of Ads Personalization" in Android Settings.
- Non-Discrimination: We do not deny game access, alter gameplay difficulty, or adjust in-game pricing if you exercise your CPRA privacy rights.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA & Google Play Families)
Our games are realistic heavy machinery simulations and all-terrain vehicle driving games intended for general audiences aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal identifiable information from children under 13 (or under 16 in certain European jurisdictions).
If we discover that personal data from a child has been inadvertently gathered without verified parental consent, we will immediately purge such data from our databases. Parents or guardians may contact us at [email protected] to request immediate inspection or deletion.
7. Data Retention Schedule
| Data Classification | Retention Purpose | Maximum Retention Period | Purge SLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Crash Telemetry | GPU driver patching & memory leak debugging | Up to 180 days from crash occurrence | Automated rolling deletion |
| Advertising ID (AAID) Logs | Ad fraud prevention & frequency capping | Up to 90 days | Purged by ad network protocols |
| Customer Support Records | Resolution of player inquiries and deletion requests | Up to 12 months after ticket closure | Hard deletion from secure inbox |
| GDPR Erasure Requests | Fulfillment of statutory deletion obligations | Processed within 30 business days | Permanent cryptographic erasure |
Interactive Player Data Deletion Console
In accordance with GDPR Article 17 and Google Play Data Safety rules, submit your deletion request below to generate an authorized compliance manifest:
8. Security Measures & Transport Encryption
We enforce strict technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of technical telemetry. All communications between our applications and certified SDK endpoints are encrypted in transit using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3).
9. Developer Entity & Privacy Dispatch
To submit privacy questions, dispute notices, or verify your deletion status, contact our Data Safety Team directly:
| Entity Name | Fireholder Game Corp. |
|---|---|
| Data Protection Officer | [email protected] |
| Official Domain | https://fireholdergames.com |
| Google Play Developer Profile | Fireholder Developer Console |