SpawnPoint: Video Game News - Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date, e.g., April 28, 2026]

SpawnPoint: Video Game News ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application SpawnPoint: Video Game News (the "App"), available on the Apple App Store.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we or our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers (such as IDFA or IDFV), IP address, and app version.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, such as which news articles or RSS feeds you view, time spent in the App, and crash reports.
• Advertising Data: Data related to ads displayed in the free version of the App, including ad impressions, clicks, and interactions.

We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, when contacting support).

Information from RSS Feeds

The App aggregates and displays publicly available news content from third-party gaming websites via their RSS feeds. We do not control the content or data practices of these third-party sources.

Information from Premium Purchases

If you purchase a premium subscription to remove ads:

• Payment and transaction data are processed securely by Apple (via App Store in-app purchases). We do not store your full payment card details.
• We may receive limited information from Apple, such as confirmation that a purchase was made and your subscription status.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the functionality of the App (e.g., loading and displaying the latest gaming news).
• To personalize your news feed experience where possible (based on your reading habits, if applicable).
• To display advertisements in the free version of the App and measure ad performance.
• To process and manage your premium subscription and remove ads for premium users.
• To analyze usage trends and improve user experience.
• To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse.

3. Advertising and Third Parties

The free version of the App displays advertisements served by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdMob, Apple’s ad services, or other providers).

These third-party advertisers may collect and use certain device and usage data (including your device identifier) to show you more relevant ads. They may also use tracking technologies to collect data across different apps and websites.

Premium users who purchase the subscription will have all ads disabled.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, third-party advertisers and analytics providers may collect data directly from your device through the App.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising, crash reporting).
• With advertising partners for the purpose of serving and measuring ads (in the free version).
• With Apple, as required for in-app purchases and App Store operations.
• For legal reasons: If required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

We do not share personally identifiable information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Usage and device data may be stored in countries outside of your own, including the United States or Israel.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Opt Out of Personalized Ads: You can limit ad tracking on your iOS device through Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track (turn off). You can also reset your advertising identifier.
• Premium Subscription: Purchasing premium disables ads for the duration of your subscription.
• Delete or Access Data: Since we collect very limited personal data, most requests can be handled by deleting the App from your device. For specific requests regarding your data, contact us at the email below.
• Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell personal information as defined under California law.

Users in certain regions (e.g., EU/EEA under GDPR, California under CCPA) may have additional rights, such as access, deletion, or objection to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [speedogpsapp@zohomail.com] App Name: SpawnPoint: Video Game News