Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how A Cat's Journey ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile game application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Nickname: You can set a custom nickname for display purposes in the game and leaderboard
• Game Settings: Language preference, audio volume settings, difficulty level, and display preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Game Statistics: Play time, enemies defeated, level reached, game difficulty, character selection
• Performance Data: Game sessions, game starts/ends, and gameplay events
• Error Reports: Technical errors and crashes to improve app stability
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for compatibility purposes

2. Location

We do not collect, track, or access your precise or approximate location information at any time.

3. Registration Data

No Account Required: This app does not require account creation or user registration. You can play immediately without providing personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, or real names.

The only identifier you provide is an optional in-game nickname, which can be any name you choose and does not need to be your real name.

4. Cookies

As a native mobile application, we do not use cookies. The app stores your game settings and progress locally on your device using the device's secure storage system.

5. Service Providers

We use the following third-party service providers:

5.1 PostHog (Analytics)

• Purpose: To collect anonymous usage analytics and error reports to improve game performance and user experience
• Data Collected: Game events, session duration, technical errors, device type, and game statistics
• Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy
• Data Processing: PostHog processes data in accordance with GDPR and other privacy regulations

5.2 Game API Server

• Purpose: To maintain the global leaderboard (Catboard)
• Data Collected: Nickname, play time, enemies defeated, level reached, character used, and difficulty level
• Data Retention: Leaderboard data is retained to display rankings

5.3 Discord (Optional)

• Purpose: When playing through Discord Activity, your Discord username may be used as your in-game nickname
• Data Collected: Discord username (only if playing through Discord)
• Privacy Policy: https://discord.com/privacy

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the app:

• Game data is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms
• Communications with our API server use HTTPS encryption
• We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as payment information, social security numbers, or government IDs)
• Analytics data is anonymized and cannot be used to personally identify you

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Links to Other Sites

The app may contain links to external websites or services (such as our GitHub repository or support channels). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

This app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction).

The app:

• Does not require registration or personal information
• Does not contain advertising
• Does not include in-app purchases
• Does not share children's information with third parties for marketing purposes

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

9. What We Do With Collected Data

9.1 Data Collected By Us

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: To save your preferences, settings, and game progress on your device
• Leaderboards: To display your nickname and game scores on the global leaderboard
• Improvements: To understand how users interact with the game and identify areas for improvement
• Bug Fixes: To detect, diagnose, and fix technical issues and crashes
• Analytics: To analyze gameplay patterns and improve game balance and design

9.2 Data Collected By Third Parties

Third-party service providers (PostHog) collect anonymized analytics data to:

• Track app usage patterns
• Monitor app performance and stability
• Identify and resolve technical issues
• Generate anonymous statistical reports

Important: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

10. Data Storage and Retention

• Local Storage: Game settings and progress are stored locally on your device and remain there until you uninstall the app or clear app data
• Leaderboard Data: Your scores and nickname submitted to the leaderboard are retained indefinitely to maintain rankings
• Analytics Data: Anonymous analytics data is retained according to PostHog's data retention policies (typically 7 years for free tier, configurable for paid plans)

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• Access: Request information about data we have collected
• Deletion: Request deletion of your leaderboard entries (contact us with your nickname)
• Correction: Update or correct your nickname in the app settings
• Opt-out: You can stop all data collection by uninstalling the app

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

12. International Data Transfers

The game may be played globally, and data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the app, you consent to such transfers. Our service providers are committed to protecting your data regardless of location.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice in the app when significant changes occur

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

• Right to access 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
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

16. Contact Us

17. Consent

By using A Cat's Journey, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.