Privacy Policy for DRIFT
Last Updated: October 22, 2025
Effective Date: October 22, 2025
Disciples of Gaming ("we," "us," or "our") operates the DRIFT mobile game application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you use DRIFT, we automatically collect certain information through third-party services:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Game Data: High scores, game progress, in-game currency balances
- Usage Information: Play sessions, features used, crash reports
- Advertising Data: Ad impressions, clicks, and device advertising IDs (collected by our advertising partners)
1.2 Information You Provide
- Google Play Games Profile: When you sign in to Google Play Games Services, we access your player ID and username for leaderboard functionality
- Purchase Information: Transaction data for in-app purchases (processed by Google Play)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Game Functionality: To provide core game features, save progress, and sync data across devices
- Leaderboards: To display your scores and rankings in Google Play Games leaderboards
- In-App Purchases: To process and fulfill gem pack purchases
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
- Analytics: To understand how players use the game and improve gameplay experience
- Technical Support: To troubleshoot issues and fix bugs
3. Third-Party Services
DRIFT integrates the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:
3.1 Google Play Services
- Purpose: Leaderboards, achievements, in-app purchases, analytics
- Data Collected: Player ID, username, high scores, purchase history
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
3.2 Unity Technologies
- Purpose: Game engine and analytics
- Data Collected: Device information, gameplay data, technical diagnostics
- Privacy Policy: Unity Privacy Policy
3.3 ironSource (LevelPlay)
- Purpose: Advertising and rewarded video ads
- Data Collected: Device advertising ID, IP address, device type, ad interaction data
- Privacy Policy: ironSource Privacy Policy
4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
DRIFT is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at disciplesofgaming@gmail.com, and we will delete such information immediately.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide game services and maintain your game progress
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
If you request deletion of your data, we will delete your information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-Out of Personalised Ads: Adjust your device settings to limit ad tracking:
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation
- Revoke Permissions: Uninstall the app or revoke permissions in your device settings
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the United Kingdom. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using DRIFT, you consent to such transfers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
11. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual Necessity: To provide game services you've requested
- Legitimate Interests: To improve gameplay, prevent fraud, and ensure technical functionality
- Consent: For personalised advertising (where applicable)
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
© 2025 Disciples of Gaming. All rights reserved.
This privacy policy applies to the DRIFT mobile game application.