Privacy Policy for Sylens

Effective Date: 21 May 2026

Last Updated: 21 May 2026

Sylens is a social charades party game for friends, families, and gatherings. Players act out movies while others guess — solo or in multiplayer rooms across supported mobile devices and TV platforms, including Android, Android TV, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

Sylens follows a privacy-first approach. We collect only the information necessary to operate the game and never sell your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Sylens is designed to minimise data collection.

Automatically Collected Data

• Device type, operating system, and app version
• Anonymous session identifier (used for multiplayer room management)
• Aggregated, non-identifiable app usage information (such as features used and screens visited)
• Crash reports and diagnostics

Information You Provide

• Team names and player names entered during gameplay (stored only for the duration of an active game session)
• Room codes used to join multiplayer games

Sylens does not require account registration, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information.

2. Firebase Services

Sylens uses Firebase services provided by Google to support core functionality.

2.1 Firebase Authentication

• Sylens uses anonymous authentication only.
• No email address, password, or personal profile is required.
• An anonymous session identifier is created automatically for multiplayer functionality.
• This identifier is not linked to your identity.

2.2 Cloud Firestore

• Used to manage multiplayer game rooms in real time.
• Room data (room code, team names and game state) is stored only while the game is active.
• Room data is automatically deleted after the game ends.
• No personal information is stored in Firestore beyond anonymous session identifiers.

2.3 Crash Reporting

• Used to help identify and fix software issues.
• No sensitive personal information is intentionally collected.

3. Advertising (Google AdMob)

Sylens displays advertisements powered by Google AdMob.

• Advertisements help keep Sylens free to play.
• Google AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage information to display advertisements.
• Where required by law, you will be asked for consent before personalised advertisements are shown.
• On iOS and iPadOS, personalised advertising is subject to Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework and your device settings.
• You can manage advertising preferences through your device settings.

Users may purchase the optional "Remove Ads" in-app purchase to disable advertisements within the app.

For more information, please refer to:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Privacy Policy

4. In-App Purchases

• Sylens offers an optional one-time "Remove Ads" purchase.
• All payments are securely processed by the Apple App Store or Google Play.
• Sylens does not collect, process, or store payment or billing information.
• Eligible purchases may be restored on supported devices using the same Apple ID or Google account, subject to the applicable app store's policies.

5. Camera Permission

Sylens requests camera access only for scanning QR codes to join multiplayer game rooms.

• The camera is never used for any other purpose.
• No images or videos are captured, stored, or transmitted.
• Camera access is optional. Players can always join a room by entering the room code manually.

6. Local Data Storage

• The Sylens movie database and game content are stored locally on your device.
• Game preferences (such as sound and music settings) are stored locally.
• No personal information is stored in the local database.

7. Data Sharing

Sylens does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information is shared only:

• With Firebase (Google) to provide multiplayer functionality and crash reporting.
• With Google AdMob to display advertisements (unless advertisements have been removed).
• With Apple App Store or Google Play solely for processing in-app purchases.
• When required by applicable law or legal process.

8. Data Retention

• Multiplayer room data is automatically deleted when a game session ends.
• Anonymous session identifiers expire and are not linked to any persistent identity.
• Local application data remains on your device until the app is uninstalled or its data is cleared.
• Analytics and diagnostic information is retained according to Firebase's retention policies.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your information.

You can:

• Delete local data by uninstalling the app.
• Manage advertising preferences through your Android or Apple device settings.
• Revoke camera permission at any time through your device settings.

10. Children's Privacy

Sylens is a family-friendly party game suitable for players of all ages.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The app does not require users to create accounts or provide personal information.

11. Security

• Multiplayer room data is protected by Firebase Firestore security rules.
• Anonymous authentication ensures that personal identities are not exposed.
• All communication with Firebase uses encrypted HTTPS/TLS connections.

12. International Data Transfers

Firebase, Google AdMob, Apple, and other service providers may process information in countries outside your country of residence. These providers apply appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the Last Updated date at the top of this page.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: coderdoniv@gmail.com
Website: https://vbverse.com