Privacy Policy

Sword Simulator
Operated by Alma Entertainment
Last updated: July 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Alma Entertainment (“we”, “us”) handles information when you use the mobile application Sword Simulator (“the App”). The App is an offline sword sound simulator with optional local multiplayer (Android), rewarded ads, and an optional Premium in-app purchase.

1. Summary

• We do not operate our own user accounts or game servers.
• Game progress and settings are stored locally on your device.
• We use Google AdMob for rewarded and interstitial advertisements.
• We use Firebase Crashlytics (Google) to collect crash and error reports so we can fix bugs.
• Purchases are processed by Google Play or the Apple App Store.
• Local PvP (Android) uses Google Nearby Connections (Bluetooth / Wi‑Fi); we do not receive that data on our servers.

2. Information stored on your device

The App saves the following data locally (SharedPreferences / on-device storage):

• Game progress (XP, unlocked swords, durability / uses, repair state)
• App settings (sound, music, visual effects, haptics, language)
• Last sword played and optional display name for local PvP
• Premium purchase status (after a successful store purchase)

This data stays on your device unless you uninstall the App or use “Reset progress” in Settings. We do not sync it to Alma Entertainment servers.

2.1 Device permissions

The App may request permissions only when needed:

• Internet — load ads (AdMob) and process in-app purchases via the store.
• Vibration — haptic feedback (optional in Settings).
• Motion sensors — detect shake to simulate sword swings.
• Flashlight — brief flash effect on clash (optional; no camera access).
• Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, location (Android, PvP only) — find nearby players for local battle mode via Google Nearby Connections. Location is required by the Android API for nearby discovery; we do not use it to track your position on a map.

3. Advertising (Google AdMob)

If you are not a Premium user, the App may show:

• Optional rewarded ads to repair a broken sword or earn bonus XP.
• Interstitial ads when moving between the Armory and Battle screens (not during live PvP combat).

Swords unlock through gameplay XP or Premium, not through ads. Ads are provided by Google AdMob.

Google may collect and use data such as advertising identifiers, device information, and interaction with ads to serve and measure advertising, in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. You can limit ad personalization in your device settings (Google / Apple advertising settings).

Premium users are not shown ads in the App.

4. In-app purchases

Premium purchases are handled entirely by Google Play or the Apple App Store. We receive only confirmation that the purchase was completed; we do not receive your payment card details. Store transactions are governed by Google’s or Apple’s privacy policies.

5. Local multiplayer (Android)

Battle mode connects directly between nearby devices using Google Nearby Connections. Messages (e.g. player name, battle actions) are exchanged device-to-device. Alma Entertainment does not collect, store, or access this communication on our servers.

5.1 Crash reporting (Firebase Crashlytics)

The App uses Google Firebase Crashlytics to automatically collect information when the App crashes or encounters certain technical errors (for example stack traces, device model, OS version, and App version). This helps us diagnose and fix bugs. Crash reports are processed by Google according to Google’s Privacy Policy and Firebase terms. We do not use Crashlytics to build advertising profiles.

If Google Analytics is enabled in our Firebase project, limited analytics events may also be used as context (“breadcrumb” logs) around a crash. See Google’s policies for details.

6. Children

The App is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will assist with deletion of local data by uninstalling or resetting the App.

7. Your rights (EEA / UK / similar laws)

Because we do not operate a central account system, most “personal data” is either on your device or processed by Google/Apple/AdMob. You may:

• Delete local data via Settings → Reset progress, or by uninstalling the App.
• Manage ad personalization in your device OS settings.
• Contact us for privacy questions (see Section 9).

If you are in the European Economic Area or UK, you may have additional rights (access, erasure, objection, etc.) regarding data processed by third parties; refer to their policies or contact them directly.

8. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact

Alma Entertainment
Email: alma.studiolabs@gmail.com