This Privacy Policy describes how Ging Productions ("we", "us", "our") handles information when you use the mobile game Signal Empire ("the Game"). By installing or using the Game, you agree to the practices described here.
Signal Empire is a fully offline, local-first game. We do not operate any servers and we do not store your game progress in the cloud. Your save file lives only on your device.
1. Information We Collect
The Game itself does not collect personal information. The third-party services it uses may collect the following:
- Device information (via Google AdMob and Firebase): device model, operating system version, language, country, screen size, and an anonymous Google Advertising ID. Used for showing ads and basic anonymous analytics.
- Crash reports (via Firebase Crashlytics): anonymous device and OS information sent automatically if the Game crashes, so we can fix bugs.
- Google Play Games data (only if you choose to sign in): your Play Games player ID, display name, and avatar — used to show leaderboards and unlock achievements. This data is held by Google, not by us.
We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, precise location, photos, contacts, or any other sensitive personal information.
2. What the Game Does Not Do
To be clear about what does not happen in Signal Empire:
- We do not save your game progress to the cloud — your save file lives only on your device.
- We do not sync your data across devices — a new install starts a fresh save.
- We do not include multiplayer, chat, or any social feature beyond Google Play Games leaderboards.
- We do not sell your personal information to anyone.
- We do not offer in-app purchases.
- We do not include gambling, loot boxes, spin wheels, or random-reward mechanics.
3. How Information Is Used
The information collected by third-party services is used to:
- Show rewarded advertisements (via Google AdMob) that help keep the Game free.
- Diagnose crashes and improve stability (via Firebase Crashlytics).
- Show your scores and achievements on Google Play Games leaderboards (only if you sign in).
- Detect tampering or cheating — this is performed entirely on your device; no data leaves it for this purpose.
4. Third-Party Services
The Game uses the following third-party services, each governed by its own privacy policy:
- Google Play Games Services — sign-in, leaderboards, achievements. Privacy Policy
- Google AdMob — rewarded advertisements. Privacy Policy
- Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics — anonymous usage statistics and crash reports. Privacy Policy
- Google Play Services — core Android functionality. Privacy Policy
5. Advertising
Signal Empire shows rewarded ads only — no banner ads, no interstitial pop-ups, no forced ads. You always choose to watch an ad in exchange for a specific in-game reward (such as a temporary income boost or extra premium currency).
Ads are served by Google AdMob, which may use your Google Advertising ID to show more relevant ads. You can reset or opt out of personalized ads at any time in Settings → Google → Ads.
6. Data Retention
- Local game data lives only on your device and is removed when you uninstall the Game.
- Google Play Games data (player ID, scores, achievements) is held by Google for as long as you keep your Play Games account active. You can manage it in your Google Play Games settings.
- AdMob and Firebase data is retained according to Google's policies. See their privacy policies linked above.
7. Children's Privacy
The Game is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has interacted with the Game in a way that requires our attention, please contact us at the email below.
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live (e.g., under GDPR in the EU or CCPA in California), you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of data associated with you. Because Ging Productions does not store any of your data on our own servers, there is nothing on our side to access or delete. To remove data held by third-party services, see our Data Deletion page.
9. Security
The Game stores its save data locally and uses encryption (HMAC checksum and Android's EncryptedSharedPreferences) to protect sensitive values against tampering. No method of digital storage is 100% secure, however, and you use the Game at your own risk.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the Game after changes means you accept the revised policy.