Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BluFFi, developed and operated by DIT Jan Kot ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application BluFFi (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication
• Display Name (Nickname): Your chosen username visible to other players
• Password: Encrypted and stored securely by Firebase Authentication

2.2 Profile Information

• Profile Avatar: Optional profile picture you may upload
• Account Creation Date: Timestamp of when you created your account
• Last Active Date: Timestamp of your last activity in the app

2.3 Game Data

• Game Statistics: Total games played, wins, losses, win rate
• Ranking Data: Casual and professional rank scores
• Active Games: List of your currently active game sessions (maximum 5)
• Game History: Your last 5 completed games
• In-Game Actions: Moves, bids, and decisions made during gameplay

2.4 Social Features

• Friends List: Users you've connected with in the app
• Friend Requests: Incoming and outgoing friend requests
• Game Invitations: Invitations sent and received for multiplayer games

2.5 Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version
• App Usage Data: Features used, screens visited, time spent in app
• Error Logs: Crash reports and error information for debugging purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: Create and maintain your user account
• Game Functionality: Enable multiplayer gameplay, matchmaking, and game state synchronization
• Leaderboards & Rankings: Display competitive rankings and statistics
• Social Features: Facilitate friend connections and game invitations
• Communication: Send important updates, notifications, and account-related emails
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve features and fix bugs
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

4. Data Storage and Security

We use Google Firebase services to store and process your data:

• Firebase Authentication: Secure password encryption and user authentication
• Cloud Firestore: NoSQL database for user profiles, game data, and social features
• Firebase Storage: Secure cloud storage for profile images
• Firebase Realtime Database: Real-time game state synchronization

All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols and stored in Firebase's secure cloud infrastructure located in data centers compliant with industry standards.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Information Visible to Other Users

• Display name (nickname)
• Profile avatar (if uploaded)
• Game statistics (rank, games played, wins, losses)
• In-game actions during shared gameplay

5.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Backend infrastructure, authentication, and data storage

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your profile information (display name, avatar) within the app settings.

6.2 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time from the profile settings. This will permanently remove:

• Your user account and authentication credentials
• Profile information including display name and avatar
• Game history and statistics
• Friends list and social connections

Note: Completed game records may be retained in anonymized form for statistical purposes.

6.3 Email Communications

You can manage email notification preferences in your account settings.

7. Children's Privacy

BluFFi is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in data centers operated by Google Firebase, which may be located in various countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. 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 "Effective Date" at the top
• Requiring re-acceptance for material changes

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

12. Consent

By using BluFFi, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.