Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to Catchafish! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile game application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide you with the best gaming experience.

Information We DO NOT Collect:

  • Personal identification information (name, email, address)
  • Payment or financial information
  • Location data
  • Contact lists or personal files

Information We May Collect:

  • Device Information: Basic device type and operating system version for compatibility purposes
  • Gameplay Data: Anonymous game statistics (scores, play time) stored locally on your device
  • Crash Reports: Anonymous crash logs to help us improve the app (if you opt in)

2. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

  • Ensure the game runs properly on your device
  • Improve game performance and fix bugs
  • Provide multiplayer functionality

3. Multiplayer & Peer-to-Peer Connections

Our multiplayer mode uses peer-to-peer connections to enable real-time gameplay between players. This means:

  • Game data is transmitted directly between players during multiplayer sessions
  • No personal information is shared—only gameplay actions
  • Connections are temporary and only active during gameplay

4. Third-Party Services

Catchafish may use the following third-party services:

  • App Store / Google Play: For app distribution and updates
  • Analytics (Optional): Anonymous usage statistics to improve the game

We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Catchafish is designed to be family-friendly and safe for players of all ages. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • No account creation is required to play
  • No social features that could expose children to strangers
  • No in-app purchases or advertising

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

6. Data Storage & Security

Your game data (scores, progress) is stored locally on your device. We implement appropriate security measures to protect any information transmitted to our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Delete your local game data at any time by uninstalling the app
  • Opt out of anonymous analytics (where applicable)
  • Request information about data we may have collected
  • Contact us with any privacy concerns

8. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@catchafish.game