Privacy Policy
🔒 Your Privacy Matters
Neon Lines respects your privacy. You can enjoy the game fully anonymously without creating a permanent account. We collect only minimal data strictly necessary for game mechanics, progress sync, global leaderboards, and stability.
1. Data Controller
The data controller for Neon Lines is the project development team.
Contact Email: support@neon-lines.io
2. Data We Collect & Purpose
Depending on whether you play anonymously or sign in with Google / Apple, we may process:
| Data Category | Specific Data | Purpose of Processing | Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Data | Nickname, Email (if signed in with Google/Apple) | Profile display, leaderboard ranking, account recovery | Nickname is public on leaderboards; Email is never shared |
| User Identifiers | Firebase UID, Google Play Games / Game Center ID | Progress saving, level stars sync, leaderboard record link | UID linked to leaderboard entries |
| Financial Info | In-App Purchase history (Remove Ads status) | Unlocking ad-free experience, purchase restoration | Handled by Google Play Billing, never shared |
| Approximate Location | Country and city (derived from IP address) | Aggregated analytics, relevant ad delivery (AdMob) | Shared with Google AdMob network |
| Diagnostics & Crashes | Crash logs, OS version, device model, error traces | Firebase Crashlytics for bug fixing and stability optimization | Internal developer console (Google Firebase) |
| App Activity | Level start/completion, attempt count, ad impressions | Game balance tuning (Firebase Analytics), ad reward validation | Aggregated telemetry |
| User-Generated Content | Speedrun ball flight trajectory record (Ghost Replay) | Top 3 ghost playback in leaderboards, Anti-Cheat validation | Shared with other players on the leaderboard |
| Device Identifiers | Google Advertising ID (GAID), App Check tokens | Ad personalization / capping (AdMob), bot prevention | Shared with Google AdMob |
3. Third-Party Services
We utilize reputable Google and Apple cloud technologies:
- Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Functions, Crashlytics, Analytics, App Check) – Secure progress and backend logic.
- Google AdMob – Non-intrusive banner, interstitial and rewarded ads.
- Google Play Services & Billing – Seamless in-app purchases and achievements.
- Apple Sign-In & Game Center (iOS) – Identity and cloud records.
4. Security & Encryption in Transit
All communications between the game and backend servers are strictly encrypted in transit using industry-standard HTTPS / TLS. Databases are protected by security rules and App Check token verification.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your data only as long as your account is active or until you request its deletion. You can delete your account at any time in-app or via our deletion portal.
⚠️ Right to Erasure
6. Your GDPR Rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you possess rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and export your personal data.
7. Children's Privacy
Neon Lines does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU).
8. Contact Us
For any privacy-related inquiries, reach us at: