1. Overview & Scope
Welcome to PulaoBiryani.games ("we", "our", or "us"). We are an independent game development duo. We respect your privacy and believe in being completely transparent about how data is handled across our website (https://pulaobiryani.games) and our games, including our debut title Chai Tycoon.
This policy is structured to comply with Google Play Developer Policies (including Data Safety requirements), Apple App Store Review Guidelines, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate our games, fix bugs, and support players.
A. Automatically Collected Diagnostic & Gameplay Data
- Device & OS Info: Device model, OS version (Android/iOS/Windows), screen resolution, and language settings to ensure proper rendering and compatibility.
- Performance & Crash Logs: Aggregated crash reports and error logs to debug issues and improve game stability.
- Game Save State: Recipe unlocks, shop upgrades, high scores, and level progression. This data is saved locally on your device or synced through platform cloud saves (Google Play Games Services, Apple Game Center, Steam Cloud).
- Pseudonymous IDs: Non-personally identifiable install IDs or advertising IDs where permitted by your device settings, used strictly for diagnostics or attribution.
B. Information You Choose to Share
- Direct Support: If you email us at
contact@pulaobiryani.gamesorprivacy@pulaobiryani.games, we receive your email and message contents to assist you. - Waitlist/Newsletter: If you voluntarily sign up for Chai Tycoon alpha/beta notifications, we store your email to send you project announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time.
C. What We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect personal financial data or payment card numbers. All store purchases are processed securely by Google Play, Apple, or Steam.
- We do not track precise GPS locations or collect sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Information
- To operate and save your progress in games like Chai Tycoon.
- To diagnose crashes, fix technical bugs, and balance gameplay mechanics.
- To respond to player feedback and support requests.
- To send optional playtest invites and game launch alerts to subscribed users.
4. Third-Party Services & SDKs
Our games and web services integrate with trusted platform SDKs and services:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play Services | Authentication, Cloud Saves, Billing | Google Privacy Policy |
| Apple Game Center & StoreKit | Game Center Saves, In-App Purchases | Apple Privacy Policy |
| Unity Gaming Services | Engine runtime diagnostics & crash telemetry | Unity Privacy |
| Steamworks | Steam Cloud Saves, Achievements | Valve Privacy |
| Cloudflare | Hosting, CDN caching, security | Cloudflare Privacy |
5. Data Retention & Storage
Your game progress is primarily stored locally on your device or in your personal OS cloud backup. Aggregate diagnostics and crash logs are retained temporarily (typically 90 days) for debugging purposes before being purged.
6. Data Deletion & Player Rights
In compliance with Google Play Store and Apple App Store data policies, you have the full right to request deletion of any telemetry data or newsletter subscription associated with your email or device.
To request permanent deletion of your data, send an email to privacy@pulaobiryani.games with the subject Data Deletion Request - [Game Name]. We will verify and process your request within 30 days.
You can also reset local game data anytime by clearing the app data/cache in your device settings or uninstalling the game.
7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
PulaoBiryani.games does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/UK). Our games are designed as family-friendly, cozy entertainment. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us at privacy@pulaobiryani.games so we can remove it immediately.
8. GDPR & CCPA Disclosures
If you are located in the European Economic Area, UK, or California, you hold rights to access, rectify, or erase your personal information. We do not sell or rent your personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our games evolve. The updated version will always be posted here with the current "Effective Date".
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our games, reach out to us:
Questions, support, or data deletion requests