Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 24, 2026
Game Bites ("we", "our", "us") is a mobile word game developed by Hakan Karadis. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we handle it.
1. Data We Collect
- Account info: Display name, username, and Apple ID (if you link your account). Guest users remain anonymous.
- Game data: Scores, words found, streaks, puzzle progress, and match history. Stored in Firebase Firestore.
- Device tokens: Expo push notification token, stored only if you enable notifications.
- Analytics: Screen views, game events, and feature usage (anonymized). We use Firebase Analytics.
2. Data We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect your real name, email, phone number, location, contacts, photos, or browsing history.
- We do not sell or share your data with third-party advertisers.
- We do not use tracking across other apps or websites.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To run the game: matchmaking, scoring, streaks, leaderboards, friend lists.
- To send push notifications you opted into (daily reminders, friend challenges).
- To improve the app based on aggregated, anonymized usage patterns.
4. Third-Party Services
5. Data Retention
Your game data is stored as long as your account exists. Guest accounts that have been inactive for 12 months may be deleted. You can request deletion at any time by contacting us.
6. Children
Game Bites is rated 4+ and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app uses anonymous guest accounts by default.
7. Your Rights
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data by emailing us. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Changes
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated date.
9. Contact
Hakan Karadis
Email: hakan@hakankaradis.com
Website: hakankaradis.com