Lantern Arcade
Lantern Arcade publishes mobile games through Google Play. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, processed, and shared when you use Lantern Arcade games.
Lantern Arcade aims to keep its games simple and respectful of users. However, some Lantern Arcade games use third-party services for advertising, in-app purchases, purchase validation, and distribution. Because of that, certain device, advertising, transaction, and technical information may be processed by Lantern Arcade's service providers.
Depending on the game and the features you use, the following categories of information may be collected or processed:
If a Lantern Arcade game displays ads through Google AdMob or related Google advertising services, Google may automatically collect or process information such as:
Google states that the Google Mobile Ads SDK may collect and share certain data types automatically for advertising, analytics, and fraud prevention, including IP address and device/account identifiers. Android advertising ID collection may be optional depending on app configuration and user settings.
If you make purchases in a Lantern Arcade game, Google Play and RevenueCat may process information related to the purchase, such as:
RevenueCat states that it may process purchase history and transaction-related information for end users, and that developers are responsible for disclosing end-user information processed through RevenueCat in their own privacy policies.
Third-party service providers used by Lantern Arcade may also process technical information required to operate ads, purchases, and app distribution, such as:
Information processed in connection with Lantern Arcade games may be used to:
Google Play requires developers to be transparent about how user data is collected, handled, and shared, including device information and information collected through SDKs and third-party services.
Lantern Arcade currently relies on the following third-party services:
Used to display in-app ads. Google documentation states that the Google Mobile Ads SDK may collect and share certain data automatically for advertising, analytics, and fraud prevention purposes.
Used for app distribution, app review, billing, in-app purchases, policy compliance, and related developer platform functions. Google Play requires developers to disclose user-data practices and whether apps contain ads.
Used to manage and validate in-app purchases, subscriptions, and entitlements. RevenueCat explains that it acts as a processor for developers in connection with end-user purchase information and other end-user technical information provided through the app's configuration.
Lantern Arcade does not control the privacy or security practices of these third parties. Users should review the privacy policies of each provider for more information about how their information is handled.
Some Lantern Arcade games include advertising delivered through Google AdMob. Ads may be:
Google AdMob documentation states that advertising-related processing may involve IP address, device identifiers, app interaction data, and related technical information.
Users may be able to limit ad personalization through their Android device settings and other Google privacy controls. Google also states that Android advertising IDs can be reset or deleted by users in Android settings.
Some Lantern Arcade games offer in-app purchases, including one-time purchases, consumables, subscriptions, or other premium content depending on the game.
Payments are processed by Google Play, not directly by Lantern Arcade. Lantern Arcade does not receive your full payment card number or direct billing details. Purchase validation and entitlement management may be handled through RevenueCat and may involve transaction identifiers, purchase tokens, and purchase history data.
Lantern Arcade games are intended for a general audience unless a specific game listing states otherwise.
If a game is directed to children or is made available in a way that implicates children's privacy laws, Lantern Arcade will seek to configure advertising and related services appropriately. Privacy obligations are stricter where games are directed to children, especially when advertising identifiers or personalized advertising are involved.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information in connection with a Lantern Arcade game may contact Lantern Arcade using the contact information below.
Lantern Arcade may share information with service providers only to the extent necessary to operate the game and related services. This includes:
Lantern Arcade does not sell personal information directly. However, third-party advertising or platform partners may process data according to their own roles and policies, which may qualify as sharing under some privacy laws.
Lantern Arcade itself does not maintain a large independent user database for game players. However, third-party providers may retain data according to their own legal, operational, security, billing, and compliance needs. Users should consult Google's and RevenueCat's privacy materials for retention details.
Game progress or settings stored locally on your device may remain on your device until you delete the app or clear app data.
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to, deletion of, correction of, or limitation on the processing of personal data.
Because much of the data related to Lantern Arcade games is processed by Google or RevenueCat, some requests may need to be directed to those providers. Lantern Arcade will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy inquiries and help direct users to the appropriate provider where necessary.
Users may also be able to:
Lantern Arcade games may be available internationally through Google Play. Third-party providers used by Lantern Arcade may process data in the United States and other countries where they operate. Those providers may apply their own cross-border transfer safeguards and legal compliance frameworks.
If you are a resident of Oregon, California, or another U.S. state with a consumer privacy law, you may have specific rights concerning personal data.
The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act grants Oregon consumers rights regarding personal data controlled by certain businesses that meet statutory thresholds. Lantern Arcade is a small independent developer and may not meet those thresholds, but Lantern Arcade will still attempt to respond in good faith to privacy-related questions or requests.
Lantern Arcade may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in games, SDKs, third-party providers, advertising practices, legal obligations, or purchase systems.
Any updates will be posted here by revising the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of Lantern Arcade games after a policy update means you accept the revised policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy practices related to Lantern Arcade games, please contact:
Lantern Arcade
Email: lanternarcade@gmail.com
Location: Salem, Oregon, United States