Privacy Policy for Melon Wars

Last updated: January 2026

Melon Wars (“the Game,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

Melon Wars collects only the minimum information necessary to operate the game and its leaderboard features.

Information you provide

• Nickname
   A short name you choose to display on leaderboards.

Information generated by gameplay

• Game scores
• Gameplay statistics (such as duration, shots fired, hits)
• Platform type (mobile, tablet, or browser)

Information we do NOT collect

We do not collect:

• Real names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Precise location data
• Contact lists
• Photos or media
• Payment or financial information
• Advertising identifiers
• Cross-app or cross-site tracking data
  

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information solely to:

• Display global and personal leaderboards
• Store and rank game scores
• Improve gameplay balance and fairness
• Detect invalid or abusive score submissions

We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage and Processing

Game data is stored using industry-standard cloud infrastructure and reasonable security safeguards.

• All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections
• Access to stored data is restricted using industry-standard security controls
• Server-side validation is used to prevent unauthorized or malicious submissions

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties, except:

• Service providers (for example, cloud hosting and backend services) strictly for operating the game
• Legal requirements if required by law or valid legal process
  

5. Children’s Privacy

Melon Wars does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.  The game does not require accounts, emails, or personal identifiers to play.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will remove it.

6. Data Retention

We retain leaderboard data for as long as it is relevant to gameplay or until it is removed as part of routine maintenance or moderation.

You may request removal of a nickname or score by contacting us.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Choose any nickname (subject to moderation)
• Play the game without submitting scores
• Request deletion of leaderboard entries associated with your nickname

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

• Server-side validation of all submissions
• Restricted database access
• Secure transport encryption (HTTPS)

No system is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your information using accepted best practices.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: automatedChessAI@gmail.com 
Game: Melon Wars