Privacy Policy for Put a Finger Down
Last Updated: November 3, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Put a Finger Down ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Player Names
- When you create or join a game, you provide a player name
- Player names are temporary and only stored during active game sessions
- Names are not linked to any personal identifiers
Chat Messages
- In online multiplayer games, you can send chat messages
- Messages are stored temporarily during the game session
- Messages are deleted when the game ends or after 24 hours
Automatically Collected Information
Device Information
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- App version
- Device language settings
Usage Data
- Game sessions played
- Categories selected
- App features used
- Crash reports and error logs
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
- Payment information (app is free)
- Location data
- Contacts or photos
- Device identifiers for advertising
How We Use Your Information
Game Functionality
- Create and manage game sessions
- Synchronize game state across players
- Enable real-time chat during games
- Display player names and scores
App Improvement
- Analyze app usage to improve features
- Identify and fix bugs and crashes
- Understand which features are most popular
- Optimize app performance
Data Storage and Security
Firebase Realtime Database
- Game data is stored in Firebase Realtime Database
- Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
- Data is encrypted at rest on Firebase servers
- Firebase complies with GDPR and other privacy regulations
Data Retention
- Active game data: Stored during game session
- Completed game data: Deleted within 24 hours
- Chat messages: Deleted when game ends or after 24 hours
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained for 14 months
- Crash reports: Retained for 90 days
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Do NOT Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Firebase (Google)
- Purpose: Backend infrastructure, analytics, crash reporting
- Data shared: Anonymous usage data, crash reports
Expo
- Purpose: App development and updates
- Data shared: Anonymous crash reports, app version info
Your Rights and Choices
- View your data: Contact us to request a copy of your data
- Delete your data: Game data is automatically deleted after sessions
- Opt-out of analytics: Disable in device settings
- Language preferences: Change language anytime in app settings
Children's Privacy
- App is rated 12+ due to content nature
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
- If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately
- Parents should monitor children's app usage
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:
Email: kakhagiorgashvili@gmail.com
Website: https://putafingerdown.online/
Support: https://putafingerdown.online/
For EU Users (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to data processing
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at kakhagiorgashvili@gmail.com
Summary
What we collect:
- Player names (temporary)
- Chat messages (temporary)
- Anonymous usage data
- Crash reports
What we DON'T collect:
- Email, phone, or address
- Location data
- Payment information
- Personal identifiers
Version: 1.0 | Effective Date: November 3, 2025
By using Put a Finger Down, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.