Cookie Policy for TapWave Media

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how TapWave Media uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with our mobile gaming applications, platforms, and related services. We aim to provide transparency about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our mobile gaming services, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, you should disable cookies in your device settings or refrain from using our services.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you use our mobile games or interact with our online services. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve the overall gaming experience. In the context of mobile applications, cookies may also include device identifiers, SDKs, and similar technologies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize our cookies and tracking technologies into the following types:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for our mobile games to function. They enable core features such as saving your game progress, maintaining session stability, and verifying account logins. Without these cookies, certain game features may not work correctly.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: Collect data about how players use our mobile games, including session length, levels reached, and error reports. This helps us analyze gameplay trends, optimize performance, and fix technical issues.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your game settings, such as language preferences, graphics quality, and sound levels, ensuring a consistent gaming experience.
  • Advertising Cookies: Help deliver relevant in-game ads, measure ad effectiveness, and prevent repetitive ad displays. They may also track engagement with promotional offers and rewarded ads.
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing game achievements, inviting friends, and connecting with social platforms for multiplayer features.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Maintain your login session and prevent account misuse.
  • Save in-game progress across devices.
  • Analyze gameplay to enhance features and difficulty balance.
  • Display targeted ads and special in-game offers.
  • Enable social interaction, multiplayer matchmaking, and leaderboard functionality.
  • Conduct A/B testing for new game features.
  • Identify and prevent cheating or fraudulent behavior.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers that help us with analytics, advertising, and social integration. These providers may collect data about your device and gaming behavior to deliver more relevant content.

6. Managing Cookies and Device Identifiers

You can manage or disable cookies and similar technologies through your device settings. On most mobile devices, you can:

  • Adjust privacy and advertising settings.
  • Restrict background data usage for apps.
  • Clear stored cookies and app cache.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect game performance and reduce available features.

7. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies may collect:

  • Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers).
  • Game usage data (sessions, achievements, purchase history).
  • IP address and general location.
  • Ad interaction history.

This data is used only to provide and improve our mobile gaming services.

8. Data Retention

We retain cookie-collected data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of cookie and its function.

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie-collected data from unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion. These measures include encryption, access restrictions, and secure transmission protocols.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our mobile gaming practices. Any updates will be effective when published within our application or accompanying documentation.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies in mobile games, please contact us through the support options available in the application or by using our official customer service channels.