Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2025
Last Updated: March 13, 2025

Welcome to Oil Empire. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you use our mobile game ("Oil Empire") available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

By using our Game, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Game.

1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your data, you may contact us:

Oil Empire
Email: 📧 support@gamesphere.info

2. The Data We Collect

We collect different types of data depending on your interactions with our Game. This includes:

2.1. Data You Provide Directly

Account Information: Username, email address, and password.
User Profile Information: Optional profile picture, display name, or other in-game identifiers.
Player Support Requests: Any details you provide when contacting support.
Survey and Promotional Data: If you participate in surveys, promotions, or events.
Other Voluntary Data: Any additional data you choose to provide (e.g., feedback, game suggestions).

2.2. Data We Collect Automatically

Device & Log Data: IP address, device model, OS version, unique device identifiers, crash reports.
Usage Data: Session duration, game progress, in-game purchases.
Ad Interaction Data: Engagement with in-game ads, clicks, and impressions.
Approximate Location Data: Determined via IP address for analytics and advertising.

2.3. Data We Collect from Third Parties

We may receive data from third-party services such as:

Ad Networks (Google AdMob, Unity Ads, etc.) for ad tracking and targeting.
Analytics Providers (Google Analytics, Unity Analytics, Firebase, etc.) to analyze game performance.
Payment Providers (Google Play, Apple App Store, PayPal, etc.) to verify purchases.
Social Media Platforms (if applicable) if you link third-party accounts.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide, operate, and improve our Game.
Verify account ownership and prevent unauthorized access.
Process payments and in-game transactions.
Deliver personalized content and advertising.
Enhance game functionality and prevent fraud.
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
Enforce our Terms of Service and policies.

4. Who Can See Your Data

4.1. Service Providers & Partners

We share your data with trusted partners who help us operate our Game, including:

Hosting Providers: To store game data securely.
Analytics Services: To analyze usage and improve performance.
Advertising Networks: To serve and personalize ads.
Customer Support Platforms: To manage and resolve support requests.

4.2. Legal & Compliance Disclosures

We may disclose your data:

If required by law, government request, or legal process.
To investigate and prevent fraud, security threats, or violations of our policies.
To enforce our Terms of Service.

5. International Data Transfers

Since our services are global, your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your own. We take appropriate measures to protect your data, such as:

Using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU.
Ensuring partners comply with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, KVKK, PIPA).

6. Your Rights & Options

6.1. GDPR (EU Users)

Right to access, update, or delete your data.
Right to restrict or object to data processing.
Right to data portability.
Right to withdraw consent for personalized ads.
Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: 📧 support@gamesphere.info

6.2. CCPA (California Users)

Right to request details about collected data.
Right to request data deletion.
Right to opt-out of data selling (we do not sell personal data).
To exercise these rights, contact us at: 📧 support@gamesphere.info

6.3. KVKK (Turkish Users)

Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Right to restrict processing or object to data collection.
Right to file complaints under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).
To exercise these rights, contact us at: 📧 support@gamesphere.info

6.4. PIPA (South Korean Users)

Right to request access, correction, or deletion of personal data.
Right to restrict the use of personal information.
Right to withdraw consent for data collection.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: 📧 support@gamesphere.info

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

Provide analytics on user behavior.
Improve advertising relevance.
Prevent fraudulent activities.

Most browsers and devices allow you to manage cookie preferences.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Game is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If we discover that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly. Parents can request deletion of their child’s data by contacting us.