Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BuildWithVikesh ("we", "us", "our", or the "Developer") handles information in connection with Homelab: Server Simulator (the "Game"), its website, and related services.

We respect user privacy and aim to collect and use only the information reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, secure, improve, and support the Game.

By accessing or using the Game, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Game.

2. Developer Information

3. Information We May Collect

Depending on the features enabled in the Game and the services integrated into a particular release, we may process certain categories of information.

3.1 Device and Technical Information

This may include information such as device model, operating system version, application version, language, country or approximate region, network information, diagnostic information, crash information, and other technical information reasonably necessary to operate and troubleshoot the Game.

3.2 Game and Usage Information

We may process information related to gameplay, game progress, settings, configuration, achievements, performance, and interactions with Game features where required to provide or improve those features.

3.3 Purchase Information

If the Game offers purchases, payments are processed through the applicable platform or payment provider. We generally do not receive or store complete payment card numbers or banking credentials.

3.4 Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us, submit feedback, report a problem, or otherwise communicate with us, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your email address and the contents of your message.

4. Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect

Unless a particular Game feature explicitly requires it and provides the appropriate disclosure, we do not intentionally request or collect sensitive personal information such as passwords, financial account credentials, precise location, contacts, call history, SMS messages, health information, or government identification documents.

The actual data practices of each release may depend on the features and third-party services included in that release.

5. How We Use Information

Information may be used for purposes including:

• providing and operating the Game;
• saving and synchronizing gameplay where supported;
• processing purchases through platform providers;
• maintaining Game functionality and compatibility;
• detecting crashes, bugs, abuse, fraud, or security issues;
• analyzing technical performance and improving the Game;
• responding to support requests and feedback;
• protecting the rights, property, and safety of users and the Developer;
• complying with applicable legal obligations; and
• enforcing our applicable terms, policies, and agreements.

6. Third-Party Services

The Game may use third-party platforms, SDKs, libraries, and services to provide functionality such as application distribution, payments, analytics, crash diagnostics, authentication, advertising, cloud services, or other infrastructure.

Depending on the version of the Game, these providers may independently process certain technical, device, gameplay, advertising, or transaction-related information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

We take reasonable steps to review third-party services used by the Game and to use services in a manner consistent with applicable platform requirements.

Third-party services are not controlled by the Developer. Their independent processing of information is governed by their own policies.

7. Google Play and Platform Services

If you obtain the Game through Google Play or another distribution platform, the platform may process information associated with your device, account, purchases, installation, updates, and use of platform features.

Such processing is governed by the applicable platform's privacy policy and terms.

8. Advertising

Future versions of the Game may contain advertising. If advertising is introduced, applicable advertising providers may process information such as advertising identifiers, device information, approximate location, or interaction information according to their own policies and applicable requirements.

Where required, appropriate consent and disclosure mechanisms will be provided.

9. Analytics and Diagnostics

We may use analytics, crash-reporting, performance-monitoring, or diagnostic services to understand technical problems and improve the Game.

Such services may receive technical information generated by your device or the Game. The specific services used may change as the Game develops.

10. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information as a general business practice.

Information may nevertheless be disclosed to service providers and technology partners when reasonably necessary to operate the Game, provide requested functionality, process transactions, diagnose problems, protect security, prevent fraud, or comply with legal obligations.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect the Developer, users, the public, or our legal rights, or when required by law, court order, governmental authority, or other valid legal process.

11. Aggregated and Anonymous Information

We may create or use aggregated, statistical, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual user.

We may use such information for purposes including analytics, product development, performance analysis, research, reporting, and improving the Game.

12. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures appropriate to the nature of the information and the risks involved to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission, electronic storage system, software, or security mechanism can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or processed through the Game.

13. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining records, resolving disputes, preventing abuse, enforcing agreements, complying with legal obligations, and protecting legitimate business interests.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, how it is used, applicable legal requirements, and operational requirements.

14. Data Deletion and User Requests

If you have a privacy-related request, including a request concerning deletion or access to information associated with you, contact us at:

We may need to verify the identity or authority of the person making a request before taking action.

Certain information may be retained where required or permitted by law, necessary for security or fraud prevention, necessary to resolve disputes, required for financial or accounting records, or otherwise reasonably necessary for legitimate legal or operational purposes.

Where information has been irreversibly anonymized or aggregated, it may not be technically possible to associate that information with a particular user or delete it individually.

15. Children's Privacy

The Game is not specifically designed to request or intentionally collect personal information from children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in a manner that violates applicable requirements, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.

16. International Processing

Depending on the infrastructure and third-party services used, information may be processed or stored in countries other than the country in which you live.

By using the Game, you acknowledge that information may be processed through infrastructure operated by the Developer or third-party service providers in different jurisdictions, subject to applicable legal requirements.

17. Your Legal Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights relating to personal information, including rights to access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, or withdrawal of consent.

These rights are subject to applicable legal limitations and exceptions. Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to remove or restrict a right that cannot lawfully be excluded.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Game, technology, third-party services, applicable laws, or our practices.

When we update the policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date displayed at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Game after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes acknowledgement of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

19. No Guarantee of Continuous Availability

The Game and related online services may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, updates, technical failures, network problems, platform outages, security incidents, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or permanent preservation of online data or Game services.

20. Contact Us

For privacy questions, requests, concerns, or complaints, contact: