Privacy Policy for Yakala

Last Updated: Oct 16, 2024

Thank you for choosing Yakala! This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our game, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect:

1.1 GPS Data (Optional): GPS data collection is an optional feature in Yakala. If you choose to enable this feature, we will collect location data using the GPS feature on your device to calculate the distance walked in the game. This information is used solely for gameplay purposes and is not shared with third parties.

1.2 Motion Data (Optional): Yakala may also collect motion data using your device's native step counting feature to calculate the number of steps you take during gameplay. This information complements GPS data to verify that distances traveled are by foot, and is utilized to enhance your gaming experience.

1.3 Fitness Data (Optional): With your explicit consent, Yakala may access and collect fitness data from Apple Health and Google Fit to enhance your gaming experience. This data may include step count, distance walked or run, heart rate, calories expended, and other relevant fitness information.

2. How We Use Your Information:

2.1 Gameplay Enhancement: The collected GPS, motion, and fitness data are used to enhance your gaming experience, such as calculating in-game distances based on your real-world movements and generating unique monsters for battles. This personalized gameplay feature aims to make the gaming experience more engaging and tailored to your activities.

2.2 Analytics: We may use aggregated and anonymized data for analytics purposes to improve our game, troubleshoot issues, and optimize user experiences.

2.3 In-Game Events: Yakala may host in-game events that span over extended periods, lasting up to a month. To facilitate these events and provide accurate gameplay experiences, we need to retain GPS, motion, and fitness data for up to 45 days from the date of collection. After this period, the GPS, motion, and fitness data will be automatically deleted from our systems.

3. Data Security:

3.1 Security Measures: We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

3.2 Data Access: Access to collected data is restricted to authorized personnel and is only used for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

4. Third-Party Services:

4.1 Apple Health and Health Connect: By connecting Yakala to Apple Health or Health Connect, you grant permission for the game to access and retrieve fitness data. Your fitness data will only be used for gameplay purposes and will not be shared with third parties.

5. Your Choices:

5.1 Opt-Out: You have the option to opt-out of sharing GPS data, motion data, and fitness data. If you choose not to enable these features, certain location-based and fitness-related gameplay elements may not be available, but the core functionality of the game can still be enjoyed.

5.2 Account Deletion: You can choose to delete your account at any time, which will also result in the deletion of your associated GPS, motion, and fitness data from our systems.

6 Data Retention:

6.1 GPS and Fitness Data: We retain GPS, motion, and fitness data for a period of up to 45 days from the date of collection. After this period, the data will be automatically deleted from our systems regardless of any action by the user.

7. Updates to Privacy Policy:

7.1 Policy Revisions: We may update this Privacy Policy as our game evolves or as required by law. The latest version will be available on our website.

8. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@yakalagame.com

By continuing to use Yakala, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.