# Privacy Policy
**Restaurant Simulator**
**Effective Date:** August 25, 2026
**Last Updated:** August 25, 2026
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## 1. Introduction
Welcome to **Restaurant Simulator** ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application **Restaurant Simulator** (package: `com.Restaurantsimulator.gas`) available on Google Play Store.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Application.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Device Information
When you use our Application, we may automatically collect certain device information, including:
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- Mobile network information
- Language preferences
- Time zone
### 2.2 Advertising Data
Our Application uses **Google AdMob** for displaying advertisements. Google AdMob may collect:
- Advertising ID (Google Advertising ID / GAID)
- IP address
- Device identifiers
- Interaction data with advertisements (impressions, clicks)
- Approximate location (derived from IP address)
- App usage and performance data
### 2.3 Usage Data
We may collect information about how you interact with the Application, including:
- Gameplay progress and statistics
- In-game purchases (product identifiers only — we do not store payment information)
- Session duration and frequency
- Feature usage patterns
### 2.4 Data Stored Locally
The Application stores the following data locally on your device using **PlayerPrefs**:
- Game progress and settings
- Preferences (sound, notifications)
- Purchase acknowledgments
This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
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## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- **To provide and maintain** the Application and its core functionality
- **To display advertisements** through Google AdMob
- **To improve** the Application experience and optimize ad delivery
- **To comply** with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- **To analyze** application performance and usage trends
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## 4. Third-Party Services
Our Application integrates the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
### 4.1 Google AdMob
- **Provider:** Google LLC
- **Purpose:** Serving advertisements
- **Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
- **AdMob-specific disclosures:** https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
Google AdMob may collect and use data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings:
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- You can also reset your Advertising ID at any time
### 4.2 Google Play Services
- **Provider:** Google LLC
- **Purpose:** Core platform services, advertising, and billing
- **Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
### 4.3 Google Play Billing
- **Provider:** Google LLC
- **Purpose:** Processing in-app purchases
- **Privacy Policy:** https://payments.google.com/payments/online
- We do not collect, store, or process your payment information. All payment transactions are handled by Google Play Billing and your app store account.
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## 5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do **not** sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- **With service providers:** Google AdMob and Google Play Services, who assist in operating the Application
- **For legal compliance:** When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- **For business transfers:** In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- **With your consent:** When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
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## 6. Data Retention
- **Advertising data** is retained by Google in accordance with Google's privacy policy (typically up to 2 years for server logs, shorter for advertising identifiers)
- **Local game data** (PlayerPrefs) remains on your device until you uninstall the Application or clear application data
- We do not maintain our own servers for storing user data
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## 7. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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## 8. Children's Privacy
Our Application is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Our Application complies with the **Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)** and the **Google Play Store Families Policy**.
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## 9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- **Access:** Request information about the data we collect
- **Correction:** Request correction of inaccurate data
- **Deletion:** Request deletion of your data
- **Opt-out:** Opt out of personalized advertising
- **Portability:** Request a copy of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
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## 10. Opt-Out of Advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
1. **Device Settings:** Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
2. **Reset Advertising ID:** Settings → Google → Ads → Delete Advertising ID
3. **AdMob Opt-Out:** Visit https://optout.aboutads.info to opt out of participating companies
Opting out will not remove advertisements entirely — it will only stop personalized/targeted ads.
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## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Effective Date" and "Last Updated" dates at the top of this policy
- Posting the new Privacy Policy within the Application (if applicable)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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## 12. International Users
If you access the Application from outside your country of residence, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in other countries (including the United States) where Google's servers are located. By using the Application, you consent to such transfers.
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## 13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
**Email:** [hbbspvtltd@gmail.com]
**Developer:** [GrandAuto Studio]
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## 14. Consent
By using our Application, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.