This Privacy Policy describes how SPY ("the app", "we") handles information when you use the app on iOS. SPY is a social deduction party game. We designed it to work without accounts and without collecting personal information ourselves.
Information We Do Not Collect
SPY does not require an account and does not ask for your name, email address, phone number, contacts, photos, or location. Game content — words, roles, timers, and results — is processed on your device and is never uploaded to us.
Nearby Devices Multiplayer (Local Network)
The Nearby Devices game mode connects players' phones directly over the local network and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi (Bonjour service _spygame._tcp). When you host or join a game:
- Your chosen player name and your device's name may be visible to other players on the same local network during the game.
- All game data travels directly between devices. It does not pass through any internet server and is discarded when the game ends.
- iOS will ask for Local Network permission the first time you use this mode. You can revoke it anytime in Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.
Advertising (Google AdMob)
The free version of SPY shows ads served by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect device identifiers (such as the advertising identifier, IDFA), IP address, and coarse usage data to serve and measure ads. This collection is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- App Tracking Transparency: the app asks for your permission before using your advertising identifier for personalized ads. If you decline, you still get ads — just less personalized ones. You can change this anytime in Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.
- SKAdNetwork: the app supports Apple's privacy-preserving ad attribution framework, which measures ad performance without identifying you.
- Remove Ads: a one-time in-app purchase removes ads entirely.
Analytics & App Configuration (Firebase)
We use Google Firebase (Analytics and Remote Config) to understand aggregate usage — for example, which game modes are played most — and to tune app settings remotely. This data is anonymous and aggregated; we cannot identify you from it. See Firebase's privacy documentation for details.
In-App Purchases (Superwall & Apple)
Purchases such as "Remove Ads" are processed entirely by Apple through your Apple Account. We never see your payment details. We use Superwall to present the purchase screen; see the Superwall Privacy Policy.
Notifications
If you allow notifications, they are delivered through Apple's push notification service. You can disable them anytime in iOS Settings.
Children's Privacy
SPY is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the app, contact us and we will address it.
Data Retention
We do not operate servers and do not store your data. Data collected by third parties (Google AdMob, Firebase, Superwall) is retained according to their own policies linked above.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live (e.g. EU/EEA under GDPR, California under CCPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data held about you. Because we do not hold personal data ourselves, such requests generally apply to the third-party services above. You can also:
- Reset your advertising identifier or disable tracking in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Contact us at the email below and we will help direct your request.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
Questions about this policy or the app? Email us at [email protected].