1. Overview
Weapon Ball Z ("we", "our", or "the Game") is a mobile and PC game developed and published by Hyntez. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you play the Game, create an account, or use in-app purchases.
By downloading, installing, or playing Weapon Ball Z, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Game.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Account Information
When you create an account using Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, or Email/Password:
- Email address — used to identify your account and for support purposes.
- Display name — your chosen in-game name shown to other players.
- Profile picture URL — optional, from your Google or Apple account.
- User ID — a unique identifier assigned by our authentication system (Firebase).
- Account creation timestamp — when your account was first created.
- Last login timestamp — when you last signed in.
2.2. Game Progress & Data
We store the following data to sync your progress across devices:
- In-game currency — gold and diamonds balances.
- Inventory — weapons, balls, items, and cosmetics you have unlocked or purchased.
- Game progress — campaign levels cleared, high score, story stages, and daily reward claims.
- Tournament records — Grand Weekly match history and MMR rating.
- Purchase history — records of in-app purchases.
2.3. Advertising Data
When you watch rewarded or interstitial advertisements served through Unity LevelPlay (IronSource), the ad network may collect:
- Device identifier — for ad targeting and frequency capping.
- Ad view/click records — to track ad completion for reward fulfillment.
- App Tracking Transparency (ATT) status — iOS 14.5+ permission status (if applicable).
2.4. Basic Device Information
When you play the Game, we may automatically collect:
- Device type and OS version — for compatibility and bug fixing.
- Game version — to diagnose version-specific issues.
- Network timestamp sync — we may sync with trusted time servers (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare) to keep the game's clock accurate and consistent across sessions.
2.5. What We Do NOT Collect
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account across all platforms (Android, iOS, PC).
- To sync your game progress and inventory to our cloud database so you can continue playing on any device.
- To power online features: leaderboards, Grand Weekly tournaments, and matchmaking.
- To process in-app purchases and deliver purchased items.
- To reward you with in-game currency after watching video advertisements.
- To prevent and detect cheating, hacking, and time manipulation.
- To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
- To push game updates and notify you of new content (via in-game notices).
We do NOT use your personal data for advertising, marketing campaigns, or selling your information to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate the Game. Each service processes your data under their own privacy policies:
4.1. Firebase (Google)
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Firebase Authentication — handles account creation and login via Google,
Apple, and Email/Password.
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy -
Cloud Firestore — our primary cloud database for storing game progress,
inventory, currency, tournament data, and server-side game configuration (e.g., shop catalog,
event settings).
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy -
Firebase Cloud Functions — server-side logic for secure operations
(IAP verification, reward distribution, tournament management).
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
4.2. Unity LevelPlay (IronSource)
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Serves video and interstitial advertisements within the Game.
https://developers.is.com/ironSource-mobile/privacy-policy/
4.3. Voluntary Support & Future In-App Purchases
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Voluntary Support (currently active): Players may choose to support the
developer manually through the following platforms:
Ko-fi, Patreon, or PayPal.
These transactions are processed entirely on the respective platform and do not involve
any in-app purchase system. Supporters may receive in-game rewards (e.g., gems, cosmetic
items), which are granted manually by the developer.
https://ko-fi.com/hyntezlegolas
https://patreon.com/Hyntez
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Hyntez -
In-App Purchases (planned for future): At a later stage, the Game
will offer in-app purchases for hard currency (diamonds) and starter packs via the
Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or
Steam, powered by Unity IAP. When this feature becomes active,
this section will be updated accordingly.
https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy
4.4. Apple Sign-In (iOS only)
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Authenticates iOS players using their Apple ID.
https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
4.5. Google Sign-In
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Authenticates players using their Google account. On Android, a Google Sign-In
popup appears directly within the app. On PC, authentication is completed via
a browser redirect.
The following data is accessed with your consent: email address (scope: email) and basic profile information such as display name (scope: profile/openid).
https://policies.google.com/privacy
4.6. GitHub
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Our website uses GitHub's API to check for game updates and load media assets.
https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-privacy-statement
5. Data Storage
5.1. Cloud Storage (Firebase Firestore)
Your account information and game progress are stored in Firebase Cloud Firestore, operated by Google. Data is stored on Google's servers and may be processed in data centers located worldwide.
5.2. Local Storage (PlayerPrefs)
Some game data is also stored locally on your device using Unity PlayerPrefs, including:
- Display name, last login provider.
- Game settings (sound, graphics preferences).
- Temporary weapon/item data cache.
- Apple Sign-In credentials (on iOS).
- Pending OAuth deep-link data (for desktop web auth).
This local data is stored only on your device and is not accessible by us. You can clear this data by uninstalling the Game.
6. Data Security
We take the following measures to protect your data:
- All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted over HTTPS/TLS.
- User passwords are never stored or transmitted by us — authentication is fully delegated to Google and Apple.
- Sensitive server-side operations (IAP verification, currency rewards, tournament logic) run through Firebase Cloud Functions, which prevents client-side tampering.
- Time synchronization with trusted servers helps keep the game clock consistent and accurate.
- Only the minimum required data is stored in our cloud database.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
The Game is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information can contact us through the channels in Section 11 to request deletion.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to correction — request correction of inaccurate game data.
- Right to deletion — request complete deletion of your account and all associated data.
- Right to data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to revoke access — revoke Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In access at any time from your Google Account permissions page or Apple ID settings.
9. International Data Transfers
As we use Firebase (Google Cloud) and other U.S.-based services, your data may be transferred to and processed in servers located in the United States or other countries. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
- Post a notice in-game.
- Request re-consent if required by applicable law.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Game after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through any of these channels:
- Email: hyntezlegolas@gmail.com
- Discord: discord.gg/AgpJ6UGU9q
- YouTube: @weaponballz
- TikTok: @weaponballz
- Support / Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hyntezlegolas
By using Weapon Ball Z, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.