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Privacy Policy for Kebab Empire Tycoon

Effective Date: February 5, 2026 Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Introduction

Mert Celik (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the Kebab Empire Tycoon mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our App.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide to Us

We do NOT collect any personally identifiable information directly from you. The App does not require user registration or login.

2. Information Automatically Collected

When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the App:

a) Device Information

Device type and model
Operating system and version (iOS/Android)
Unique device identifiers (IDFA on iOS, Advertising ID on Android)
Device language and region settings
Screen resolution and device orientation

b) Usage Information (via Firebase Analytics)

Game progress and achievements
Features used (equipment purchases, manager hires, prestige actions)
In-app purchases and transaction history (non-financial details)
Session duration and frequency
Tutorial completion status
World progression and boss event participation
Quest and achievement completions
VIP subscription status (tier and duration)

c) Performance Data (via Firebase Performance Monitoring)

App launch time and performance metrics
Screen rendering performance
Network request latency
Game operation performance (save/load times, etc.)
Custom operation traces

d) Crash and Diagnostic Data (via Firebase Crashlytics)

Crash reports and stack traces
Error logs and exception data
Device state at time of crash
User actions leading to crashes
App version and build number

e) Advertising Data (via Google AdMob)

Ad impressions and interactions
Ad preferences and interests (inferred)
Device advertising ID
IP address (temporary, for ad serving)

3. Local Storage

The App stores game progress and settings locally on your device using:

AsyncStorage (encrypted local storage)
This data never leaves your device unless you manually back it up via device backup systems (iCloud, Google Drive)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. To Provide and Improve the App

Deliver game features and functionality
Save your game progress locally
Optimize app performance and fix bugs
Analyze user behavior to improve gameplay balance

2. Analytics and Performance

Understand how users interact with the App
Identify and fix crashes and errors
Measure app performance and loading times
Track feature adoption and engagement

3. Personalized Advertising

Display relevant advertisements via Google AdMob
Measure ad effectiveness and engagement
Provide interest-based advertising (with your consent)

4. In-App Purchases

Process and fulfill in-app purchases and subscriptions
Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
Provide customer support for purchase issues

5. Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Respond to legal requests and prevent illegal activities
Enforce our Terms of Service

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

1. Firebase (Google LLC)

Services Used:

Firebase Analytics (usage analytics)
Firebase Crashlytics (crash reporting)
Firebase Performance Monitoring (performance metrics)

Data Collected: Device info, usage data, crash reports, performance metrics

Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Purpose: Analytics, crash reporting, performance monitoring

2. Google AdMob (Google LLC)

Service: Mobile advertising platform

Data Collected: Advertising ID, IP address, usage data, device info

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Purpose: Serve personalized and non-personalized ads

Opt-Out: You can opt-out of personalized ads in the app’s consent dialog or device settings

3. Apple App Store / Google Play Store

Services: In-app purchase processing and subscription management

Data Collected: Transaction data, purchase history

Privacy Policies:

Apple: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Purpose: Process payments and manage subscriptions

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

1. With Service Providers

Firebase/Google for analytics, crash reporting, and ads
Apple/Google for payment processing
Only to the extent necessary to provide services

2. For Legal Reasons

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
To respond to lawful requests from government authorities
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
To enforce our Terms of Service

3. Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Users will be notified via email or app notification

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain collected data for as long as necessary to provide the App and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

Analytics Data: Retained by Firebase for up to 14 months
Crash Data: Retained by Crashlytics for up to 90 days
Performance Data: Retained by Firebase Performance for up to 90 days
Advertising Data: Retained by AdMob according to Google’s policies (typically 90 days)
Local Game Data: Stored on your device until you delete the App or clear app data

You can request deletion of your data by contacting us at the email below.

Your Rights and Choices

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

1. Access and Portability

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

2. Correction and Deletion

Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)

3. Opt-Out Rights

Personalized Advertising

iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track”
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
In-App: Consent dialog on first launch (can be reset in Settings)

Analytics

Currently, analytics collection cannot be disabled
If you want to opt-out, please uninstall the App

4. Do Not Sell My Information (CCPA - California Residents)

We do NOT sell personal information
You have the right to opt-out of any future sale (if applicable)

5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

The App is NOT directed to children under 13
We do NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13
If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately
Parents: If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Data transmitted between the App and servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
Firebase Security: Google Firebase employs industry-standard security practices
Local Storage: Game data is stored securely on your device
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where Firebase and Google services operate.

We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

EU-US Data Privacy Framework (for EU users)
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Other appropriate safeguards

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top
Sending an in-app notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: celik.merthasan58@gmail.com Developer: Mert Celik App: Kebab Empire Tycoon

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Regional-Specific Information

Data Controller: Mert Celik

Legal Basis for Processing:

Legitimate Interest: Analytics, crash reporting, app improvement
Consent: Personalized advertising (obtained via consent dialog)
Contractual Necessity: In-app purchases and subscriptions
Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

Your GDPR Rights:

Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above.

Data Protection Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For California Residents (CCPA Compliance)

Personal Information Categories Collected:

Identifiers (device ID, advertising ID)
Internet activity (app usage, interactions)
Commercial information (purchase history)

Business Purposes:

Provide and improve the App
Analytics and crash reporting
Personalized advertising
Process transactions

Third Parties We Share With:

Google (Firebase, AdMob)
Apple/Google (payment processing)

Your CCPA Rights:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale (we don’t sell data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights