# Privacy Policy - Catch the Ghost

Effective date: `2026-07-10`

This Privacy Policy explains how `OverCore` handles information in the mobile game `Catch the Ghost`.

## Summary
Catch the Ghost is designed to work without user registration. The current release stores gameplay progress locally on the device and does not send gameplay data to our servers.

## Information we collect
In the current release, we do not collect personal information through our own servers.

The app stores the following information locally on your device:
- game progress,
- local scores,
- selected language,
- sound settings,
- owned cosmetics,
- selected cosmetics,
- daily mission progress,
- purchase entitlement for removing ads.

This local data is used only to make the game work on your device.

## In-app purchases
Catch the Ghost offers optional in-app purchases through Apple App Store, including star packs and removing ads. Payments are processed by Apple. We do not receive or store your payment card details.

The app may check App Store purchase entitlements to restore the "remove ads" purchase.

## Advertising
Catch the Ghost may show ads only between rounds or after the player chooses an optional rewarded ad. Ads do not interrupt active gameplay.

The current production code does not include a real third-party advertising SDK yet. If a third-party advertising SDK is added before release, this policy and App Store privacy answers must be updated to describe any data collected by that SDK.

## App Store rating prompt
The app may use Apple's native App Store review prompt. This is handled by Apple.

## Device features
The app may use sound and haptic feedback to improve gameplay. The app does not access contacts, photos, camera, microphone, location, health data, or calendars.

## Children's privacy
Catch the Ghost is a casual game. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our own servers. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

## Data sharing
We do not sell personal information. In the current release, we do not share gameplay data with third-party analytics or advertising providers through our own backend.

If advertising or analytics SDKs are added later, this policy must be updated before release.

## Data retention
Local gameplay data remains on the device until the app is deleted or the user clears app data. App Store purchase records are handled by Apple.

## Contact
For privacy questions, contact:

`OWNER INPUT: support email`

## Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when the app changes. The updated version will be posted at the Privacy Policy URL used in App Store Connect.