Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 19, 2025

Dark Surge Protocol ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our mobile applications ("Apps") and visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Apps, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (device model, operating system version, screen resolution)
• App usage data (features used, session duration, crash reports)
• IP address
• Approximate location (country/city level, not precise GPS)

1.2 Information Collected by Third Parties

Our Apps use third-party services that may collect information:

• Google AdMob — Serves advertisements in our Apps. AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, and usage data for ad targeting and analytics. AdMob Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics for Firebase — Helps us understand app usage and improve our Apps. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Play Services — Required for app functionality. Google Privacy Policy

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our Apps
• Improve and optimize our Apps
• Show relevant advertisements through AdMob
• Analyze app usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud

3. Advertising and Data Sharing

Our Apps are free to use and supported by advertisements. We use Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may use the following identifiers for advertising purposes:

• Google Advertising ID (AAID)
• Device IP address
• Device information

AdMob may share data with advertisers and ad networks to serve personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Going to your device Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Or resetting your Advertising ID in the same settings

4. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Advertising-related data is managed according to Google's data retention policies.

5. Children's Privacy

Our Apps are not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

For apps in the "Designed for Families" program, we comply with COPPA and Google Play's Families policies, including:

• Not using interest-based advertising or remarketing
• Not selling or sharing personal information
• Using age-appropriate ad content

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Apps, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: darksurgeprotocol@gmail.com
• Website: https://darksurgeprotocal.duckdns.org/

11. Apps Covered by This Policy

• Hero's Return (com.darksurge.heroreturn) — Puzzle game, rated Everyone, free with ads