Player Epic Inc. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 10, 2023
Last Updated: January 22, 2025

Player Epic Inc. (“Player Epic”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and sensitive information. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our app, website, and related services. It complies with Google Play’s User Data Policy and other applicable standards.

By using our services, you consent to the data collection and practices described herein. If you do not agree, please discontinue the use of our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, profile picture, and password.

  • Health Data (with explicit consent):

    • Activity Levels: To monitor progress towards fitness goals and recommend personalized activities.

    • Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability: For assessing fitness performance, offering insights, and enhancing gamification features.

    • Steps and Workouts: To track progress, offer rewards, and enable leaderboard participation.

    • Sleep Patterns: To recommend recovery periods, optimize fitness goals, and support well-being insights.

    • Third-Party Platform Data (e.g., Apple Health, Google Fit): For seamless integration, synchronization, and enhanced user experiences.

  • Gaming Data: Nickname, profile picture, groups, friends, points, badges, and leaderboard performance.

Automatically Collected Data

  • Device Information: IP address, operating system, browser type, and device model.

  • Usage Data: Log files, app crash reports, and in-app behavior.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: To enhance user experience and functionality.

Non-Personal Data

  • Aggregated and anonymized demographic data (e.g., age, gender, household income, and device preferences) collected for analytics and service improvement.

2. Why We Collect Information

We collect your data to:

  • Provide and improve our services.

  • Personalize user experiences, including fitness and gaming recommendations.

  • Send updates, surveys, and promotional communications (with your consent).

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Account Management: For user authentication and profile customization.

  • Fitness and Gaming Features: To deliver personalized goals, rewards, and insights.

  • App Performance: To monitor functionality, troubleshoot issues, and improve features.

  • Communications: To notify users of updates, offers, or changes to policies.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared with:

  • Service Providers: For analytics, app functionality, and secure processing (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase).

  • Legal Authorities: To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service.

  • Third-Party Platforms (with explicit consent):

    • Apple Health and Google Fit for data synchronization and functionality.

    • For details, review their privacy policies:

  • Research Partners: Aggregated and anonymized health data may be shared for service improvement and research purposes.

5. Health Data Handling

Explicit Consent

  • Health data is collected only after obtaining your explicit consent. Consent is requested during account setup or when you access features that require health data.

  • You may withdraw consent at any time by:

    • Adjusting app settings in the "Privacy Settings" section.

    • Contacting us at feedback@playerepic.com.

Usage

We use health data to:

  • Provide fitness and well-being recommendations tailored to your goals.

  • Track progress, rewards, and gamification activities.

  • Enhance app features and personalize user experiences.

Third-Party Sharing

  • Health data is shared only with authorized third-party platforms for seamless functionality and integration:

  • Data shared with third parties is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Anonymization

  • Aggregated and anonymized health data may be used for research, analytics, and service improvement.

Security

  • Health data is encrypted during transmission (SSL/TLS) and securely stored using advanced encryption standards.

  • Access to health data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Google Play Compliance

  • This app complies with Google Play’s User Data Policy, ensuring that health data is collected, used, shared, and safeguarded in strict accordance with these standards.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Retention

  • Account Information: Retained until your account is deleted.

  • Health Data: Retained for 12 months after collection or until you request deletion.

  • Gaming Data: Retained while your account is active.

Deletion

You may request the deletion of your personal data by contacting us at feedback@playerepic.com. Deletion requests are processed within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS for data transmission and advanced encryption for storage.

  • Access Controls: Access is restricted to authorized personnel.

  • Secure Storage: Servers are protected against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years old. If we become aware of data collected from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights:

  • Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal data.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications via provided links or by contacting us.

  • Data Deletion: Request deletion of your data by contacting feedback@playerepic.com.

10. Third-Party Integrations

Our app integrates with platforms such as Apple Health and Google Fit. Review their privacy policies to understand their data handling practices:

11. Compliance with Google Play Policies

This Policy complies with Google Play’s User Data Policy by:

  • Transparently disclosing data collection, use, and sharing practices.

  • Ensuring sensitive data is handled securely and with user consent.

  • Providing this Policy on an active, non-editable, and publicly accessible URL.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in practices. Users will be notified of updates via email or in-app notifications. Continued use of our services signifies acceptance of changes.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns, contact us at: