๐Ÿ”’ Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025  ยท  Tap The Dead: Ghost Hunter  ยท  tapthedead.com

1. Overview

Tap The Dead: Ghost Hunter ("the Game") is developed and published by Tap The Dead as a solo indie project. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

The Game is available as a browser app at tapthedead.com, an Android app on Google Play, and an iOS app on the Apple App Store. This policy applies to all three platforms.

By playing the Game or creating an account you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

Account & Identity

When you sign in or create an account we may collect:

You may also play as a guest without providing any personal information. Guest progress is stored locally on your device only.

Gameplay & Analytics

We automatically collect anonymised analytics data, including:

Analytics are collected through Firebase Analytics (Google LLC).

Cloud Save

When signed in, your game progress (score, coins, unlocked worlds, skins, settings) is stored in Firebase Firestore to enable cloud saving and cross-device play.

Purchase & Transaction Data

We process in-app purchases through three providers depending on your platform. We never see or store your full payment card details.

3. Sign-In Methods

Authentication is handled by Firebase Authentication (Google LLC). We support:

Guest play requires no sign-in. Guest data is local only and lost on uninstall.

4. Advertising

The web version displays banner advertisements served by Google AdSense (Google LLC). AdSense may use cookies and device identifiers to show personalised ads.

Opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings or the DAA opt-out page.

Purchasing "Remove Ads" in the shop removes banner ads from your session.

5. How We Use Your Data

We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

We share data only with the following service providers to operate the Game:

We may disclose data if required by law or to protect user safety, only to the extent legally required.

7. Data Retention

Account data is retained while your account exists. Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months (Firebase default). Purchase records are retained as required by applicable tax regulations (typically 7 years).

8. Your Rights & Account Deletion

You may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data.

To request account deletion or exercise any right, email:
๐Ÿ“ง support@tapthedead.com

We will respond within 30 days. Deletion permanently removes your profile, progress, and Firebase data. Purchase records may be retained as required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

The Game is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Contact us at support@tapthedead.com if you believe a child has provided us their data.

10. Security

We use TLS encryption in transit and Firebase security rules at rest. No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

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