Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Sedai Labs! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our games and services. Our games are designed to be family-friendly and suitable for players of all ages.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. Please read this policy carefully. If you are a parent or guardian, we encourage you to review this policy and discuss it with your child.

This policy applies to all Sedai Labs games, including:

• Gomoku Go

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Display Name: When playing online multiplayer, you may choose a display name that other players can see.
• Account Information: If you sign in through a gaming platform (Google Play Games, Apple Game Center, Steam, or Xbox Live), we receive your platform user ID and display name to identify you in the game.

Information Collected Automatically

• Game Statistics: We collect gameplay data such as wins, losses, moves made, and game duration to track achievements and leaderboard rankings.
• Device Information: We may collect basic device information such as operating system type (Android, iOS, Windows) to ensure our games work properly on your device.
• Session Data: We store temporary session information locally on your device to remember your preferences and allow you to reconnect to games.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Location data
• Photos, videos, or camera access
• Microphone or audio recordings
• Contacts or address book information
• Email addresses or phone numbers
• Precise device identifiers for tracking

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Enable online multiplayer gameplay
• Track your game progress, achievements, and leaderboard rankings
• Save your game preferences and settings
• Improve the game experience
• Provide customer support

Third-Party Services

Our games may integrate with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Gaming Platforms

• Google Play Games Services (Android): Used for authentication, achievements, and leaderboards. Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Game Center (iOS): Used for authentication, achievements, and leaderboards. Apple Privacy Policy
• Steam (Windows): Used for authentication, achievements, and leaderboards. Steam Privacy Policy
• Xbox Live (Xbox/Windows): Used for authentication and achievements. Microsoft Privacy Statement

Advertising

Some of our games display advertisements to support free versions. Our advertising partners may include:

• Google AdMob: AdMob may collect certain information to show relevant ads. For users under 13 or in regions requiring parental consent, we configure ads to comply with applicable children's privacy laws. Google Ads Privacy Policy
• Appodeal: Appodeal is an ad mediation platform that may work with multiple ad networks to display ads. They collect device and usage data to serve relevant advertisements. Appodeal Privacy Policy

Where available, you may purchase a "Remove Ads" option to disable advertisements.

Types of Ads That May Be Shown:

• Banner ads (displayed at screen edges)
• Interstitial ads (shown between games, limited frequency)
• Rewarded ads (optional, user-initiated for in-game rewards)

In-App Purchases

Purchases are processed through platform-specific stores (Google Play, App Store, Steam, Xbox Store). We do not directly collect or store payment information. All payment processing is handled securely by these platforms.

Children's Privacy

Our games are designed to be appropriate for players of all ages. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with applicable laws including:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) in the United States
• GDPR-K (General Data Protection Regulation provisions for children) in the European Union

Our practices for young players:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or applicable age in your region) beyond what is necessary for gameplay
• Advertisements shown to younger players are configured to be age-appropriate and non-targeted
• We do not require email addresses or other contact information
• Multiplayer features use display names only, not real names
• We do not have chat features that allow free-form communication between players

For Parents and Guardians:

If you believe your child has provided personal information beyond what is described in this policy, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

We store the following data locally on your device:

• Game settings and preferences
• Session tokens for automatic reconnection
• Theme and display preferences

Online Data

When playing online multiplayer:

• Game moves and player names are transmitted to our game servers
• Game room data is temporary and deleted after 3 hours of inactivity
• Disconnected player data is removed within 60 seconds

Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

• Session Data: Stored locally for up to 24 hours
• Game Statistics: Retained as long as your account exists on the respective gaming platform
• Leaderboard Scores: Retained indefinitely or until you request deletion
• Multiplayer Game Data: Deleted within 3 hours after game completion

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Deletion

• You can delete locally stored game data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data
• For data stored by gaming platforms (achievements, leaderboards), please use the respective platform's privacy controls
• To request deletion of any server-side data, contact us using the information below

Opt-Out Options

• Ads: Where available, purchase the "Remove Ads" option to disable advertisements
• Online Features: Play offline single-player mode to avoid any network data transmission
• Platform Sign-In: Use guest mode to play without connecting to gaming platforms

Do Not Track

Our games do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as they are native mobile/desktop applications.

International Users

Our games are available worldwide. By using our games, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries where we or our service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice within our games

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: contact@sedailabs.com

Company: Sedai Labs

Additional Information for Specific Regions

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal data based on:

• Performance of a contract (providing game services)
• Legitimate interests (improving our games, preventing fraud)
• Consent (where required for advertising)