Last updated: November 15, 2023

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you play Chicken Road or contact us, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your chosen username or display name
• Contact information when you reach out to our support team
• Feedback, reviews, and communications you send to us
• Information in connection with contests or promotions

Information We Collect Automatically

When you play our game, we automatically collect certain information to improve your gaming experience:

• Game progress and high scores (stored locally on your device)
• Device information (device type, operating system version)
• Game analytics (session length, feature usage, performance metrics)
• Crash reports and technical diagnostics
• General location information (country/region level only)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Game Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve the Chicken Road gaming experience
• Leaderboards: To display high scores and rankings (using usernames only)
• Customer Support: To respond to your questions, comments, and support requests
• Game Improvement: To analyze gameplay patterns and optimize game performance
• Bug Fixes: To identify and resolve technical issues
• Communications: To send important game updates or respond to your inquiries

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the game (analytics, crash reporting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our company
• Public Leaderboards: Your username and scores may be displayed on public leaderboards within the game

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Game progress is primarily stored locally on your device
• Any data transmitted to our servers is encrypted
• We use industry-standard security practices to protect stored data
• Access to your information is limited to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices

5. Third-Party Services

Chicken Road may integrate with third-party services for analytics and game improvement. These services have their own privacy policies:

• Unity Analytics: For game performance and usage analytics
• App Store/Google Play: For game distribution and updates
• Crash Reporting Services: To help identify and fix bugs

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

6. Children's Privacy

Chicken Road is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for all ages. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly
• Parents can contact us to request deletion of their child's information
• The game does not contain chat features or direct communication between players

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can request information about the data we have collected
• Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: You can disable analytics in your device settings
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

8. International Data Transfers

Chicken Road may be available in multiple countries. If you are located outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• We will notify users of significant changes through the game or our website
• Your continued use of the game after changes take effect constitutes acceptance

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@chickenroadgame.com
• Contact Form: Visit our Contact Page
• Mail: Chicken Road Game Studios, Privacy Department, [Your Address]

Thank you for trusting Chicken Road with your gaming experience. We're committed to protecting your privacy while you enjoy crossing the road!