Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 29, 2026

      Short version: Bayraklar does not collect your personal information. We do not know who you are. The game works without an account, without your email, and without tracking you.
    

1. Who We Are

Bayraklar is an independent iOS game developed by Berkay Edis. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us at: berkay.edis@bilgiedu.net

2. What Data We Collect

Bayraklar collects the absolute minimum data required to make multiplayer gameplay work. Here is exactly what is stored:

Nickname — a name you choose yourself before playing. This is not your real name and is not linked to any account.
Flag selection and color — the in-game flag and color you choose for your game piece.
Game state — moves made during a game session (grid state, scores, whose turn it is). This data exists only for the duration of the game and is used solely to synchronize the game between two players in real time.
Taunts — any in-game taunts you send to your opponent during a game session.

All of the above data is temporary and session-based. It is stored in Firebase Firestore only for the duration of the game session and is not used for any other purpose.

3. What Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect any of the following:

✅ No real name
✅ No email address
✅ No phone number
✅ No device identifier
✅ No location data
✅ No IP address stored by us
✅ No persistent user profile
✅ No behavioral analytics or tracking
✅ No advertising identifiers
✅ No data sold to third parties — ever

4. No Account Required

Bayraklar does not require you to create an account. You can play immediately without providing any personal information. You choose a nickname and start playing — that's it.

5. In-App Purchases

Bayraklar offers optional premium subscriptions (ACE Weekly and ACE Monthly) and in-app purchases for in-game content. All purchases are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store. We never see, store, or handle your payment information. Apple's own privacy policy governs all payment data: apple.com/legal/privacy

6. Firebase (Google)

Bayraklar uses Firebase Firestore (by Google) to synchronize multiplayer game sessions in real time. Firebase may collect certain technical data such as IP addresses as part of its standard operation. This data is governed by Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

We use Firebase solely for real-time game synchronization — not for analytics, advertising, or user tracking.

7. Apple Services (Future)

In a future update, Bayraklar plans to offer optional iCloud integration and Sign in with Apple. These features will be entirely optional and will allow you to save your game progress across devices. If implemented, this feature will use Apple's own secure identity system and we will not receive or store your Apple ID or any personal information associated with it. This section will be updated when these features are released.

8. Advertising (Future)

A future update may include optional advertisements as a way for free players to earn in-game rewards (such as restoring health points). If ads are introduced, this policy will be updated to reflect the data practices of any advertising partner. We will notify users of any such change before it takes effect.

9. Children's Privacy

Bayraklar does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The game does not require any personal information to play. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our game, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

10. Data Retention

Game session data stored in Firebase (grid state, moves, scores, nicknames) is temporary and exists only for the duration of an active game session. Once a game is completed or abandoned, this data is no longer actively used. We do not maintain permanent records of gameplay or player activity.

11. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal data tied to your identity, there is no personal profile to access, correct, or delete. If you have any concerns about data associated with your gameplay, please contact us at berkay.edis@bilgiedu.net and we will respond promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time, particularly as new features (such as ads or iCloud integration) are added. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how Bayraklar handles data, please contact:

Berkay Edis
Email: berkay.edis@bilgiedu.net