Effective from December 2024

Animal Collective built the Animal Collective app as an Ad Supported app. This SERVICE is provided by Animal Collective at no cost and is intended for use as is.

If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collection and Use

For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that we request will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy.

The app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app

To serve you ads

We work with third-party advertising partners to provide personalized ads for you. These partners may include Max, applovin and others. You can find more information about our partners in the links below:

1.1 Platform：Max

1.2 Information Collection：Local Network

1.3 Purpose：Advertising exchange platforms

1.4 Privacy Policy：https://www.applovin.com/privacy

You should be aware that when cookies or other tracking technologies are discontinued, you may not be able to enjoy the best possible experience with the Service, or some of our products or services may not function properly (please contact us with any such issues). In addition, you may still receive the same amount of commercial messages, such as advertisements relevant to you.

Log Data

We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the app we collect data and information (through third party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol ("IP") address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.

Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

What Data We Collect?

The type of data we collect depends on the Services you use, and the applicable laws.

Data collected automatically

Your game account details and game progress

Your Mobile device identifiers and IP address

You device data like the device name, operating system, and language

Data we collect with cookies and similar technologies (see more below)

Approximate location (as suggested by your IP address)

Your gameplay data

Application performance and de-bugging information

Why We Collect Your Data?

Offer our Services

Create accounts and make it possible for you to use our Service

Process the requests made by you

Demographic data (such as to determine the coarse location of your IP address)

Data to fight fraud related or advertising

Additional information (such as data for advertising and analytics purposes) to help improve the services we provide

Why We Collect Your Data?

Offer our Services

Create accounts and make it possible for you to use our Service

Process the requests made by you

Improve our Services

Maintain and update player profiles

Communicate with you regarding service updates, security alerts, and support messages

Show personalized advertisements

Make advertisements relevant to you

Serve, measure and improve the effectiveness of advertising

Service Providers

Our vendors can process your data to provide certain services, only at the behest of Animal Collective. These services may include player support, advertising, analytics and fraud prevention.

Other Companies And Authorities

In case of any fraud or illegal activity, your data may be shared (based on your consent) with other organizations and/or public authorities in response to lawful requests.

Data disclosure will be conducted as per the law and protection of the rights and safety of our players shall be ensured.

How Do We Protect Your Data?

Security Safeguards

Our priority is to provide a safe and transparent gaming environment to our players and in order to do that we ensure that our security system is constantly evolving to meet the highest standard possible. We take all necessary measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.

Data retention

Your data will be stored by us . Animal Collective may re-assess unused accounts and de-identify unnecessary data.

In case of request for removal of personal data, we will process the same in compliance with the legal obligations.

You can: Request access to the Personal Data we hold on you by emailing [email protected]

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]