Privacy Policy – GameByts

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of the GameByts mobile application and related services ("App"). It does not apply to third-party services or applications that we do not control.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity Information: Email, username, and profile photo (if provided)
• Contact Details: Email address
• Device & Technical Data: IP address, device ID, operating system, app version
• Usage Data: App activity, interactions, session times
• Location Data: Only if you allow access via device settings
• Wallet & Transaction Data: Blockchain wallet address, purchase history, deposits made in SOL, fiat, or via skins
• Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving promotional messages

We do not intentionally collect data from children under 18 years old.

3. How We Collect Your Information

• Directly from you (e.g., when registering or making purchases)
• Automatically through your device while using the App
• Through third-party services like payment providers or analytics tools

4. Use of Personal Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve the App and its features
• Authenticate wallet connections and secure your account
• Process transactions and in-app purchases
• Analyze usage and detect fraud or cheating
• Send service-related communications
• Comply with legal obligations
• Personalize user experience and offer support
• Conduct in-app competitions and leaderboards
• Display relevant marketing (only with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Our data processing is lawful based on:

• Your consent
• Fulfillment of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (such as fraud prevention and app improvement)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and verify transactions. You may disable cookies through your browser, but some features of the App may not function properly.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processors)
• Legal and regulatory authorities
• Other users (in the context of leaderboards or public profiles)
• Third-party advertisers (only with your consent)

We do not sell your data.

8. Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. However, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We are not liable for breaches outside our reasonable control.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legal obligations. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian Data Protection Authority (ANSPDCP)

To exercise your rights, contact us via the in-app support or our website.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted in the App and on our website. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or complaints about this Privacy Policy, contact us via the GameByts app support or through our official website.