♟️ Mate King

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Mate King ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("Mate King" or the "App") and our related services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use the Service, and information from third-party sources.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: When you link your account with Google or Apple, we receive information such as your name, profile picture, and a unique identifier.
  • Profile Content: Any information you choose to provide for your public profile, such as a display name or avatar selection.
  • Communications: Information you provide when you contact our support team or communicate with us in any way.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Service, including chess puzzles solved, multiplayer match history, rank, wins, and losses.
  • Virtual Currency & Transactions: We track your coin balance and transaction history (in-game purchases).
  • Device Information: We collect information about the mobile device you use to access the Service, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFA on iOS or AAID on Android), and mobile network information.
  • Log Information: We collect standard log files, including your IP address, access times, and pages or features viewed.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

If you use social login features, we may receive information from the third-party provider (Google or Apple) as permitted by their privacy settings and policies.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
  • Personalize your experience and sync your progress across devices.
  • Facilitate multiplayer matchmaking and ensure a fair gaming environment.
  • Process transactions and send related information (purchases).
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Service.
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.
  • Protect the rights and property of Mate King and others.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Context)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: To perform our contract with you (i.e., providing the Service).
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service, ensure security, and prevent fraud.
  • Consent: When you have given us clear consent to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., personalized advertising).

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information as follows:

  • With Other Users: Your display name, avatar, and game statistics (rank, wins) are visible to other users, especially in multiplayer modes and leaderboards.
  • With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (e.g., hosting providers like Firebase).
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or prevent fraud/abuse.
  • Business Transfers: Information may be shared or transferred in connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like pixels and mobile identifiers) to collect information about your activities across our Service and other sites/apps over time. You can typically manage your preferences for these technologies through your device settings.

6. Third-Party Advertising & Analytics

We may allow third parties to provide analytics services and serve advertisements within the Service. These services include:

  • Google Play Services: Used to facilitate account authentication and play services. You can view their privacy policy here.
  • Google AdMob: Used to serve advertisements. You can view their privacy policy here and their partners policy here.
  • Firebase: Used to provide crash reporting (Crashlytics) and analytics. You can view their privacy policy here.

7. Data Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information is protected by appropriate safeguards.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. You can request the deletion of your account at any time.

9. Your Rights & Choices

9.1 Account Information & Deletion

You may update or correct your account information at any time within the App. You can also delete your account and all associated personal data using the "Delete Account" option in the profile settings.

9.2 Data Subject Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request the correction or erasure of your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
  • Request the transfer of your data to another party (data portability).

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

11. Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice within the App.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Mate King Support

Email: privacy@mateking.app