Privacy Policy — Spadia

Last updated: 9 October 2026 · Version 1.0

1. Who we are

The party responsible for the game is Khaled Alblooshi, an individual, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ("we"). Privacy contact: khaled.ismael.dev@gmail.com.

2. In short

Spadia runs on your phone with no account and no ads. Your data stays on your device and we do not sell it or share it for marketing.

3. Data we handle and where it is kept

• Game data on your device: progress, level, statistics, settings, nickname, achievements, streaks, daily-puzzle results and shop items. Stored in the app's storage on your device; we do not receive or see it.
• Anonymous usage counters and error log: simple numbers (such as number of opens) and recent errors. They stay on your device and are not sent to us automatically.
• Problem report: when you tap "Send a problem report", the report text is copied to your clipboard and you decide whether to send it to us. If you do, we keep it only as long as needed to handle the issue, and no longer than 12 months.
• Anonymous game records: after each finished round, the cards, bids, plays and score are sent to us, with no name, identifier or other personal data, so they cannot be linked to you. We use them only to improve the computer player.
• We do not ask for an account, email or phone number in the game.

4. Online play (where available)

When you play with others, your nickname, moves and reactions (preset emoji only; there is no free-text chat in the game) are visible to the players at the same table. In the mobile app this data passes through Google's Firebase Realtime Database; in the Claude version it passes through the platform's room service. Your cards are encrypted so other players cannot see them. We use the service only to run the table, and we do not ask for an account, email or phone number. Table data is deleted when players leave, and a little leftover data may remain for a while if a connection drops suddenly. You can block or report any player in the game.

5. Backups

The backup code is created on your device and you decide where to save or send it (copy, WhatsApp or file). Where cloud saving exists inside the hosting platform, it is stored in that platform's storage tied to your account there and governed by its policy.

6. Other parties

• WhatsApp: the share button opens WhatsApp with a message you prepare; nothing is sent without your tap.
• App Store and Google Play: handle downloads and any payment under their own policies. We do not receive your card details.
• Google (Firebase Realtime Database): processes table data in the mobile app under its own policy.
• The platform hosting the online version (for example Claude): processes rooms and cloud storage under its own policy.

7. Basis and consent

We handle the little data that relates to you on the basis of your consent (for example sending a report or playing online) and as needed to run the game on your device.

8. Ads and sale

No ads and no advertising tracking. We do not sell your data or share it for marketing.

9. Transfers outside the UAE

Our local data never leaves your device. Online-play data may be processed outside the UAE by Google or the hosting platform.

10. Retention and deletion

Game data stays on your device until you delete it: in Settings choose "Delete my stats and progress", or clear the app's data or uninstall. We hold no server-side data about you to delete.

11. Security

We encrypt players' cards in online games and filter displayed text. No system is fully secure, so do not share sensitive information. If we learn of a breach affecting data we hold about you, we will notify you and the competent authority as the law requires.

12. Children

The game is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their data. Under-18s use it with a parent or guardian's consent. If you are a parent and think your child shared personal information, contact us.

13. Your rights

You may ask to access, correct or delete your data, object to its processing, or withdraw consent. Most of your data is on your device and under your control. For any request write to khaled.ismael.dev@gmail.com; we reply within 30 days. You may also complain to the UAE data-protection authority.

14. Changes

For material changes we will show a notice in the game or on our website at least 14 days before they take effect, unless the law requires otherwise.

15. Governing law

This policy is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. If the Arabic and English texts differ, the Arabic text prevails.