Privacy policy

Last updated August 22, 2024

Taprobytes is a global entertainment company specializing in the mobile environment. We create and publish free mobile games and applications designed to entertain, inform, and connect people by harnessing global creative power.

This policy provides important information and explanations about how and why some of your data may be collected and processed by Taprobytes when you use one of our applications or browse our website. This privacy policy outlines the main principles that Taprobytes applies to the data we collect and process to:

- Develop and publish mobile apps (“Taprobytes Apps and Games”)

- Serve advertising tailored to the interests of users and operate our corporate website

This policy also reminds you of your rights and provides all the necessary information to exercise them.

If you have any questions related to this policy or our privacy and data protection practices in general, please do not hesitate to contact Taprobytes using the contact information provided in this policy.

What data does Taprobytes collect from its apps and games?

Taprobytes does not use any data that allows us to identify you directly. We only collect mobile identifiers and other technical information (if necessary, only with your consent) allowing us to recognize your device.

For all the purposes listed above the data that Taprobytes collect is limited to:

In some of Taprobytes Apps and Games, you may choose to login to your account with a third party service (Google or Apple) to improve your experience (sync your progress in multiple devices, secure your progress and restore it in case of device lost, device upgrade, etc.). In such case, we may collect and securely store your email address (and no other account data) in a hashed format within our database. This information will be used by Taprobytes for account recovery and customer support purposes only. We will not share your email with any third-party without your consent. With your consent, we may use your email address to keep you informed of the concerned App and Games updates and offers.

With whom may your data be shared & why?

We are not selling your personal information, but we need to share it with third parties to deliver the best service possible. Do not worry, we make sure that they all use the same degree of care as We do.

Taprobytes does not share your personal data with third parties without your prior consent in the countries where collecting users’ consent may be required by applicable laws and regulations.

When you consent to the collection of data for advertising and analytics purpose, we may share the data listed above with the following categories of recipients:

Ad Partners: that allow us to monetize the ad inventory of our apps and provide users with free products and services.

Those partners usually collect data via their own tools (Software Development Kits or “SDK”). You will find a list of our partners implementing advertising SDKs through our applications and the privacy policies of their services that describe their practices and allow you to exercise your rights directly toward them hereafter:

Analytic companies: that provide us with tools and technologies that allow us to better understand how users interact with our services and will help us improve it. Those partners also usually collect data via their own SDKs. You will find a list of our partners implementing analytical SDKs through our applications hereafter:

Authorities: only to the extent we are obliged to by applicable laws and regulations.

Security and other important information

How long does Taprobytes keep your data?

Personal data collected, received and processed for the purposes described in this policy is not kept longer than necessary by Taprobytes.

Taprobytes does not retain user level data for more than 13 months except for the data collected for the purpose of its first-party analytics tool which can be stored up to 25 months based on the guidelines of our Supervisory Data Protection Authority.

Children data

Taprobytes never knowingly or willingly collects any personal data concerning children under 16 years of age. If you are under 16, please do not use Taprobytes Apps and Games.

International transfers

Some of the partners and processors referred to in this policy are located outside of the European Union.

In such case, we ensure that:

What rights do you have?

Your personal information belongs to you, and we will make sure your rights are respected. You can contact Us at Taprobytes@gmail.com at any time to ask for a copy of your data, to withdraw your consent, or to obtain the deletion of the information we keep for you.

Consent withdrawal and opt-out of sale of information

You can change your consent status at any time from the Privacy Settings available in Taprobytes mobile games and applications.

Please note that if Taprobytes does not sell the personal information of its users, we may share it with third parties such as analytics and advertising companies in order to improve and personalize your experience and adapt the content and ads of our services.

Adjusting your consent settings within Taprobytes apps and games, will allow you to block the collection of data for these purposes and will de facto prevent the sharing of information with our analytics and/or advertising partners.

Access right

Upon request, Taprobytes will provide you with information about whether we hold any of your personal information. You may access or request deletion of your personal information directly in Taprobytes mobile apps or by contacting Taprobytes Data Protection Officer as indicated in the “Contact” section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Rectification and erasure

You may request Taprobytes the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you, as well as the completion of incomplete personal data. You may also request Taprobytes to erase without undue delay your personal data when it is no longer necessary for Taprobytes to retain such data.

In order for your data to be erased or rendered inaccessible you can either:

Portability

Upon request, Taprobytes will provide you with the personal data that you provided to us and, if possible, will communicate this information directly to another data controller of your choice in a portable format when the processing is based on consent or contract.

Contact

If you have questions about data protection or if you have any requests for resolving issues with your personal data, we encourage you to contact us primarily through the game so we can respond more quickly.

Email: taprobytes@gmail.com