Privacy Policy — Core Runner

1. Introduction

Ridgeback Games (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you use Core Runner (“the App”).

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

The App does not collect:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Usernames
• Physical addresses
• Contacts
• Photos or videos
• Audio recordings
• Location data
• Messages or communications
• Financial or payment information
• Health or sensitive personal data

The App does not provide user accounts or login functionality.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

The App collects limited, non-personal data through third-party services for analytics and advertising purposes:

App Activity & Usage Data

Collected via Firebase Analytics, including:

• App launches
• Session duration
• Gameplay events (such as scores, time played, obstacle interactions)
• App performance and stability metrics

This data is used to:

• Understand how players use the App
• Improve gameplay balance and difficulty
• Diagnose bugs and performance issues

Device Identifiers

Collected via advertising and analytics SDKs, including:

• Advertising ID
• Anonymous device identifiers

These are used to:

• Display advertisements
• Measure ad performance
• Perform aggregated analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data solely for the following purposes:

• Analytics — to understand usage patterns and improve the App
• Advertising — to display and measure in-app advertisements
• App functionality — to ensure the App operates correctly

We do not use data for:

• Developer communications
• Personalized messaging
• Account management
• Fraud prevention beyond platform-level protections

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

Some data is shared with trusted third-party services strictly to operate the App, including:

• Firebase Analytics (Google) — analytics and performance tracking
• Advertising providers (e.g. Unity Ads / AdMob) — to serve and measure ads

These services may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

• Analytics data is retained only as long as necessary for performance analysis.
• Some aggregated or anonymised data may be retained by third-party providers.
• Advertising identifiers are managed by the operating system and ad providers.

6. User Choice & Controls

Users can:

• Reset or limit advertising identifiers through their device settings
• Control ad personalisation at the OS level

The App does not include in-app account management or data control tools.

7. Data Deletion Requests

Users may request deletion of analytics data associated with their use of the App. This section is intended to satisfy Google Play’s “Delete Data URL” requirements.

How to Request Deletion

What data is deleted / kept

• We will process deletion requests for analytics data where supported by the analytics provider.
• Advertising identifiers are managed by the operating system and ad providers.
• Some aggregated or anonymised analytics data may remain as permitted by applicable policies.

Retention period

Analytics data is retained only as long as necessary for app performance analysis and is deleted upon request where supported by the analytics provider.

8. Data Security

All data transmitted from the App is encrypted in transit using industry-standard HTTPS/TLS protocols.

9. Children’s Privacy

Core Runner is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided data through the App, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: