Privacy Policy
Roadgames (로드게임즈, the "Company") operates the mobile game "Blade Master: Auto Battle Pro" (the "Service") and is committed to protecting the privacy of its users in accordance with the Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable laws. This policy describes the personal information the Company processes when providing the Service, the purposes of such processing, retention periods, and the rights available to users.
1. General
This policy applies to Blade Master: Auto Battle Pro. The Service has no sign-up or login procedure and processes only a minimal amount of automatically collected information. Cloud backup of game progress uses Google Play Games Services (Saved Games), meaning save data is stored in the user's own Google account storage — not on Company servers. The Service is a paid (upfront-purchase) app with no in-app purchases and no advertising; the app purchase itself is processed by Google Play, and the Company does not collect any payment information.
2. Information Collected and Method of Collection
The Company collects the following categories of information.
| Category | Items | Time of collection |
|---|---|---|
| User identification (support) | Google Play Games player ID (a non-identifying numeric ID) | At Play Games automatic sign-in |
| Game progress | Level, in-game currency, progression and other save data (stored in the user's own Google account storage) | During gameplay |
| Analytics & diagnostics | Device model, OS version, language setting, app version, crash logs, automatic analytics events | While using the app |
All collection is automatic. No information is entered directly by the user through a form, and no email, name, profile photo, or other identifying information is collected. Analytics events are OFF by default and are collected only if the user explicitly enables analytics in the in-app Settings.
3. Purposes of Processing
The Company processes personal information solely for the following purposes.
- Automatically backing up and restoring save data via Google Play Games Saved Games (stored in the user's own Google account storage)
- Identifying the user for support inquiries (Play Games player ID)
- Diagnosing crashes and improving service stability
- Analyzing usage statistics to improve service quality — analytics is OFF by default and collected only if the user turns it on in the in-app Settings; it can be turned off again at any time.
4. Retention and Use Periods
- Save data: stored in the user's own Google account storage (Play Games); can be permanently deleted at any time via the in-app Settings → Reset Data (no grace period, not recoverable).
- Crash logs and analytics events: default retention of Firebase (up to 14 months).
5. Children's Privacy
The Service is intended for users aged 14 or older. The Company does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If the Company becomes aware that personal information of a user under 14 has been collected, the associated data will be deleted without delay. The Service is not directed to children and is not enrolled in Google Play Families or the Apple Kids Category.
For users in the United States, the Service is not directed to children under 13 and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in this regard.
6. Provision to Third Parties
The Company does not provide users' personal information to third parties as a general rule. Exceptions are limited to the following cases.
- The user has given prior consent.
- Disclosure is required by law or by a competent investigative authority following procedures prescribed by law.
7. Processing Entrusted to Service Providers (Including International Transfers)
The Company entrusts certain personal information processing tasks to the following service providers. This involves the transfer of personal information outside the Republic of Korea.
| Processor | Entrusted task | Country | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | Google Play Games Services (Saved Games), Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics | United States | Until the entrustment ends or the purpose is fulfilled |
Transfers occur over the network. If a user objects to such transfers, use of the Service may be restricted.
8. Rights of Data Subjects
Users may at any time request to access, correct, delete, or suspend the processing of their personal information. Requests may be submitted to roadgames.support@gmail.com, and the Company will respond without delay (within 10 days of receipt). If the request cannot be processed within this period due to unavoidable reasons, the Company will inform the user of the reason and the expected schedule.
Data deletion may be performed through the in-app menu (Settings → Reset Data) or requested via the email above. Using the in-app menu permanently deletes the cloud snapshot and the local progress on this device immediately after a two-step confirmation. No grace period or restore option is offered, so please consider carefully before confirming.
9. Information Collected Automatically
The Service automatically collects and stores the following information on the user's device.
- Local save data: stored on the device and encrypted with AES-GCM. The cloud snapshot is stored in the same encrypted form.
- Analytics events (only if enabled in Settings): automatic events collected by Firebase Analytics (app open, session duration, and similar) and explicit gameplay-related events. An app instance identifier (user_pseudo_id) is automatically attached. No personal data such as email or name is included, and no advertising ID is collected.
- Diagnostic information: device model, OS version, app version, language setting, and stack traces in the event of a crash.
Users may remove locally stored data by uninstalling the app.
10. Destruction of Personal Information
When the retention period has elapsed or the purpose of processing has been achieved, the Company destroys personal information without delay. Electronic files are deleted in a manner that prevents recovery, and the Company requests deletion of data held by processors. Information that must be retained under applicable laws is stored separately during the period required by such laws and then destroyed.
11. Security Measures
- Transport encryption: all external communication is protected with TLS.
- Encryption at rest: sensitive items in local save data may be encrypted with AES-GCM.
- Access control: access to processors' operational consoles is limited to the minimum number of personnel.
- Security maintenance: security updates for SDKs used by the Service are applied on a regular basis.
12. Privacy Officer and Contact
The Company designates the following Privacy Officer, who is responsible for overseeing personal information processing.
- Privacy Officer: Taehong Gil (길태홍)
- Email: roadgames.support@gmail.com
General privacy inquiries may also be directed to roadgames.support@gmail.com.
13. Remedies for Infringement of Rights
Korean residents may also contact the following Korean authorities to file complaints or request dispute resolution related to personal information.
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: 1833-6972 (kopico.go.kr)
- Personal Information Infringement Report Center: 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)
- Supreme Prosecutors' Office Cyber Investigation Division: 1301 (spo.go.kr)
- National Police Agency Cyber Bureau: 182 (ecrm.police.go.kr)