1. Data Controller & Contact

WarFire.io is owned and operated by Atul Awasthi (“we”, “us”, “our”). If you have any questions, exercise your rights, or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact:

• Email: privacy@warfire.io
• Address: WarFire.io, B20, New Vasant Villa, Amrut Nagar, Ghatkopar W, Mumbai, India

2. Scope & Applicability

This Policy applies to all personal data collected through our game WarFire.io (the “Game”), our website, and associated services, including mobile apps, servers, and customer support channels.

3. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Processing: Any operation performed on Personal Data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion).
• Services: The Game, website, APIs, and any related features we provide.

4. Personal Data We Collect

• Account & Profile: UID, email, username, avatar, basic profile fields (e.g., flag, level).
• Usage & Analytics: Device identifiers, IP address, session logs, performance metrics (via Firebase Analytics).
• Chat & Social: Messages you send, chat metadata, publicly posted content.
• In‑App Purchases: Transaction IDs, purchase receipts, purchase timestamps (we do not store full payment details).
• Ads & Marketing: AdMob identifiers, ad interaction data.
• Support & Feedback: Emails, crash reports (via Crashlytics), diagnostic logs.
• Cookies & Tracking: Cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to remember preferences and improve services.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For optional features (marketing, analytics personalization).
• Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): To provide the Game and its core functionality.
• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For fraud prevention, security, and service improvements, after balancing interests.
• Legal Obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): To comply with laws (e.g., tax, accounting, child‑protection).

6. How We Use Your Personal Data

• To create, manage, and secure your Game account.
• To enable multiplayer, chat, leaderboards, and social features.
• To process in‑app purchases and reward fulfillment.
• To analyze and optimize Game performance and user experience.
• To serve relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness.
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosures

• Service Providers: Google (Firebase Analytics, Firestore, Crashlytics, Remote Config, Cloud Messaging, Hosting, Storage), AdMob.
• Affiliates & Subsidiaries: If we merge, sell, or reorganize, data may be transferred to successors.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect rights or safety.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed on servers located in various countries. We use:

• Standard Contractual Clauses for GDPR transfers.
• Google’s global data centers under its Privacy Shield / EU Model Clauses.

9. Data Retention

• Account & Profile Data: Until you delete your account + 30 days.
• Chat Logs: 12 months, unless you request earlier deletion.
• Analytics Data: Up to 24 months, aggregated thereafter.
• Crash Reports & Diagnostics: 18 months.
• Other data is retained only as long as necessary for its purpose or as required by law.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We (and our partners) use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and game settings.
• Authenticate sessions and prevent fraud.
• Measure feature usage and ad performance.
• Provide personalized content and offers.

You may disable cookies via your browser or device settings, though some features may break.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Game is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us at privacy@warfire.io.

12. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Delete your data.
• Restriction: Temporarily limit processing.
• Portability: Receive your data in common format.
• Objection: Object to processing on legitimate interest grounds.
• Withdraw Consent: For any consents you’ve given.
• California Residents: Right to opt‑out of “sale” of personal data, request disclosure, deletion (CCPA).

To exercise these rights, email privacy@warfire.io or use our in‑app “Delete Account” function.

13. Security Practices

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including encryption at rest and in transit (TLS), access controls, and regular security audits. However, no system is 100% secure—please take care to keep your credentials safe.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, the “Effective Date” above will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, WarFire.io shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Game or reliance on this Policy.

16. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Policy and any disputes are subject to the laws of India, with exclusive venue in Mumbai courts, unless your local laws provide otherwise.