Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
Legal Status: Darnelix is currently operated by an individual developer under the trade name “Darnelix” and is not yet incorporated as a legal entity. References to “Darnelix,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to the individual operating under this name. If and when Darnelix becomes incorporated, this Privacy Policy will continue to apply and references to Darnelix shall refer to the incorporated entity.
Data Controller: Darnelix is the data controller for personal data processed under this Policy.
This Privacy Policy explains how Darnelix (“Darnelix”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, secures, shares, and otherwise processes personal data of end users (“you”) of our Services, and what rights you have when we process your personal data.
In this notice, “Services” refers to our games, websites, and related services or properties we control; “Games” refers to our games and applications, including but not limited to Match Titans; and “Websites” refers to our online properties such as darnelix.com, matchtitans.com, and their subdomains.
Please read this notice carefully to understand how and why we collect data, what we do with it, and your rights. If you do not agree with this Policy, you should discontinue the use of our Services.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at legal@darnelix.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Data Collected by Darnelix
We collect the following data directly or automatically from users of our Services:
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| IP Address | Security, fraud prevention, detecting malicious users, and server logs |
| Device and App Information | Technical troubleshooting, security, fraud prevention, legal compliance (including policy acceptance records), and application functionality |
| Player Username | Account identification, game progress, and personalization |
| Google Play Games Data | UserID, DisplayName, AvatarURL – for authentication and profile display |
| Sign in with Apple Data | UserID, DisplayName – for authentication and profile display |
Device and App Information may include technical identifiers generated by the application, device operating system, device model, application version, and similar non-advertising technical data. This information is used solely for the operation, security, and integrity of the Services and is not used for advertising or cross-application tracking. It is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2.2. Data Collected by Third-Party SDKs
Third-party SDKs integrated in our games, such as Unity Level Play (ironSource), may collect additional information:
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Advertising ID | Analytics, advertising, fraud prevention, personalization |
| Approximate Location | Regional relevance and analytics |
| User IDs | Account linkage, analytics |
| Purchase History | In-app purchase processing and compliance |
| App Activity | Game progress, engagement, analytics |
| Diagnostics | App performance and error tracking |
| Device or Other IDs | Device identification for analytics, advertising, and ad delivery |
For more information on Unity and ironSource data handling, see the Unity Data Privacy documentation.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our websites do not use cookies for analytics or advertising purposes at this time.
Our games and applications may use similar technologies through integrated third-party SDKs for functionality, analytics, advertising, and fraud prevention, as described elsewhere in this Policy.
4. How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Services
- To provide customer support
- To prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and security risks
- To analyze usage trends and app performance
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Push Notifications
Our mobile applications may send you push notifications related to service functionality, gameplay events, account status, or important updates. To enable push notifications, we may process a device identifier or notification token assigned by your device or operating system.
You can disable push notifications at any time through your device or operating system settings. We do not send push notifications that you have not consented to receive.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share personal information collected from our website.
Data collected in our games may be shared with third-party SDKs for analytics, advertising, and app functionality.
These third-party SDK providers process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies and may act as independent data controllers or processors, depending on the service.
We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
7. “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
Our website does not sell or share personal information.
In our mobile games, users can refuse personalized ads via the startup popup. Refusing personalized ads automatically sets the do_not_sell flag and disables ad personalization for California users.
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at legal@darnelix.com.
8. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) - e.g., personalized ads and analytics where applicable
- Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b)) - providing Services requested by you
- Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) - compliance with laws
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) - security, fraud prevention, analytics
9. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our Services, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods will be determined while taking into account the type of information that is collected and the purpose for which it is collected, bearing in mind the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy outdated, unused information at the earliest reasonable time.
10. Data Security
We are dedicated to protecting your personal data and will implement reasonable technical and organizational measures, consistent with industry standards, to safeguard your information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. If you become aware of any potential security risks or breaches, please contact us immediately at legal@darnelix.com so that we can address the issue promptly.
11. Your Rights
- Access and receive a copy of your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Request data portability, where applicable
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
Contact us at legal@darnelix.com to exercise these rights.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children below that age without verifiable parental consent.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, a “child” refers to an individual who is under the age of 18 (or the age of majority under applicable law). Where required by law, we rely on parental or guardian consent for the collection and processing of personal data relating to a child. These age thresholds reflect different legal requirements under applicable child protection and data protection laws.
If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that we have collected personal data from your child in violation of applicable law, please contact us at legal@darnelix.com, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available through our Services, as indicated by the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to check for updates regularly. By continuing to access or use our Services after any updates take effect, you agree to be bound by the revised Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy and our use of your personal information, you can contact us by email at legal@darnelix.com.