Privacy Policy for City Wanderer

Effective Date: November 25, 2024

Last Update: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to City Wanderer! This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application. By using City Wanderer, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

City Wanderer is developed by Fun Spirit Games Pte. Ltd., a company registered in Singapore. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the app.

 

2. Information We Collect

City Wanderer collects specific types of data to provide core features of the app and enhance your experience. Specifically, we collect:

Location and Movement Data: We collect data about your location and movements while you use the app. This data is necessary for updating your in-app map as you explore the city. We do not collect any personally identifiable information, such as your name or contact details. Location data may be collected in the background when you have activated certain features, such as starting a route, even if the app is not actively in use or the phone is locked. This is to ensure that the route tracking continues until you complete it.

Anonymized Analytics Data: We collect anonymized data about user behavior and country of origin through YandexMetrica. This helps us understand how users interact with the app and improve its functionality. YandexMetrica may transfer this data to servers located in third countries, including Russia. We ensure that all necessary safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Log Data: In case of errors, we may collect log data, which may include information such as your device's IP address, device name, operating system version, and app usage statistics. This data is used solely for troubleshooting and improving the app.

3. Data Storage

All data collected by City Wanderer is stored locally on your device. We do not store any of your personal data on our servers. You have full control over your data and may delete it at any time by uninstalling the app.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to enhance the user experience and support our app through advertising and analytics:

AdMob (by Google): We use AdMob for displaying ads in the app. AdMob may collect data about your interactions with the ads and use it to provide personalized advertising. You can review their privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

IronSource: We use IronSource to manage advertising within the app. IronSource may collect data to serve personalized ads. You can review their privacy policy here: https://developers.is.com/ironsource-mobile/air/ironsource-mobile-privacy-policy/.

YandexMetrica: We use YandexMetrica to collect analytics about app usage, including anonymized data on user behavior and country. YandexMetrica may collect data for their own purposes as described in their privacy policy: https://yandex.ru/legal/confidential/.

Firebase (by Google): We may use Firebase services for:

Firebase may collect information about your device (type, model, operating system version), geographic region (e.g., country), and other technical details necessary for diagnosing and improving the app. This information may be stored on Google’s servers, which can be located outside your country of residence. You can learn more about the data Firebase collects and how it is processed in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

These third-party services may collect anonymized data about your interactions with the app for advertising and analytics purposes.

 

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your location data to provide the core functionality of the app—to help you track and explore your surroundings. The location data helps us open new streets on your in-app map as you move through the city. Additionally, collected data is used to deliver relevant advertisements and to understand user interactions to improve the app.

We may also use log data to diagnose and fix issues to ensure the smooth functioning of the app. Anonymized analytics data helps us analyze user behavior to make informed decisions about app improvements.

6. User Rights and Data Deletion

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. All data collected by City Wanderer is stored locally on your device. If you want to delete your data, simply uninstall the application from your device. This will remove all stored data. If you have questions regarding your data or would like to request corrections, please contact us at info@funspiritgames.com.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not share any of your personal data with third parties, except as described above for third-party services like analytics and advertising. These third-party services may collect data about your interactions with the app for their own purposes.

8. Age Restrictions

City Wanderer is intended for users aged 13 years and older. We recommend that younger users be accompanied by an adult while exploring their surroundings. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

9. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously. While we do not employ additional encryption for locally stored data, we recommend that you take precautions to keep your device secure. Please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. Cookies

City Wanderer itself does not use cookies. However, third-party services integrated into the app, such as AdMob and IronSource, may use cookies to deliver personalized ads. You can choose to accept or refuse cookies through your device settings.

11. Links to Other Sites

Our app may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites.

12. Consent and Withdrawal of Consent

By using City Wanderer, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by uninstalling the app or contacting us at info@funspiritgames.com.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: info@funspiritgames.com.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly.

Thank you for using City Wanderer and exploring your city in a fun new way!