PRIVACY POLICY FOR ION GAME DESIGN DIGITAL

Last updated: July 30, 2025

ION Game Design ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children. This Privacy Policy applies to our digital games developed for users aged 6 and up, in accordance with Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines, particularly sections 1.3 (Kids Category) and 5.1 (Privacy).

Our apps comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and are configured specifically for the iOS Kids Category.

1. What We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to operate and improve our apps:

• Device Information:
  Device type, operating system version, and IP address (used to determine country of install).

• Performance Data:
  Crash reports, memory usage, frame rates.

• Purchase History:
  In-app purchase events, used to fulfill and restore purchases.

• Pseudonymous Identifiers:
  Internally generated and used to save progress, personalize the experience within the app, and control ad frequency.

We do not collect personally identifiable information from children.

2. Why We Collect It

Data is used strictly for:

• Operating and improving the game.

• Supporting game progress and in-app purchases.

• Analyzing gameplay to improve design and balance.

• Delivering age-appropriate contextual advertising only.

• Preventing fraud and ensuring app security.

No data is used for cross-app tracking or behavioral advertising.

3. Advertising Practices for iOS Kids Category

Our app includes third-party contextual advertising through Unity Ads, configured specifically for iOS and the Apple Kids Category.

OS/Kids Category Compliance

We explicitly flag our app as “directed to children” (under 13) in Unity’s Ads dashboard and Apple’s developer console. This enables Unity’s child-appropriate ad filters and disables all personalized advertising and cross-app tracking.

Unity’s official documentation regarding child privacy and iOS/Kids Category compliance:

• 🔗 Unity Ads Child Privacy & Compliance Guide

• 🔗 Unity Ads Privacy Policy

• 🔗 Unity Content Policy

Manual Human Review of Ads for Kids

Unity uses trained human moderators to review all ad creatives before they are approved to run on their platform. This process ensures that:

• All ad content is manually reviewed for appropriateness

• Inappropriate categories (e.g. gambling, dating, mature themes) are excluded from serving in child-directed apps

• Ad creatives are rejected or removed if they do not meet Unity's strict content standards

From Unity’s Content Policy:

“Our review process includes trained personnel who evaluate content submissions for compliance with our guidelines.”

In addition to Unity’s internal review system, we monitor the ad experience in our app and will immediately report and block any ad that is inappropriate or not aligned with child-directed expectations. Our app is configured to serve only contextual, non-personalized ads, suitable for ages 6 and up.

4. Parental Controls

We implement parental gates before:

• Initiating any in-app purchases.
• Accessing external links or content.

No external websites, social media links, or contact forms are directly accessible to children without passing a gate.

5. Data Storage and Security

Data is securely stored by Unity Technologies and other service providers with industry-standard encryption and access controls.

We do not sell or share any user data with third parties beyond what is required to provide analytics and contextual advertising through Unity Technologies. All data remains pseudonymous and non-personalized.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable law (e.g., GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access your data.
• Request correction or deletion.
• Object to or restrict data use.
• Withdraw consent.

Parents and guardians have the right to:

• Request access to or deletion of data collected from their child

• Withdraw consent or object to data collection

To exercise these rights, email us at ion.app@iongamedesign.com.

8. Contact Us

ION Game Design
Email: ion.app@iongamedesign.com
Website: https://iongamedesign.com

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines (1.3, 5.1.1, 5.1.4),
• Google Play’s Data Safety requirements,
• COPPA and GDPR,
• Unity Ads' child-privacy documentation and Apple iOS standards.

We are committed to providing a safe, age-appropriate experience for all players.