Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how DUCKY LTD. (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you access or use our Telegram Mini App game, Hamster Kombat GameDev Heroes (“Game”, “Mini App”, “MA”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using the Game, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not access or use the Game.
1.Information We Collect
1.1.We collect several types of information from and about users of our Game, including:
1.1.1.Identifiers:
2.How We Use Your Information
2.1.We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
2.1.1.To Provide and Maintain the Game: We use your information to operate the Game, provide its features, ensure its functionality, and process your transactions.
2.1.2.To Personalize Your Experience: We use your information to tailor the Game to your preferences and provide you with a customized experience.
2.1.3.To Communicate with You: We may use your information to send you updates, announcements, and other communications related to the Game, including responding to support requests.
2.1.4.For Leaderboards and Rewards: We use your information to rank players on leaderboards and distribute rewards based on in-game performance, achievements, and participation in tournaments.
2.1.5.For Analytics and Improvement: We use your information to analyze how the Game is used, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall user experience. This includes using Google Analytics and our Clickhouse database for data analysis.
2.1.6.To Prevent Fraud and Abuse: We use your information to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, cheating, the use of bots or unauthorized software, and other misuse of the Game.
2.1.7.To Verify Game Mechanics and Reward Accrual: We use your information to ensure that in-game mechanics, such as project releases, are functioning correctly and that rewards are being distributed accurately.
2.1.8.To Ensure Proper Game Launch: We use game launch data to verify that the game and its mechanics are functioning correctly for each player.
2.1.9.To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3.How We Share Your Information
3.1.With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics (Google Analytics), cloud storage, and our internal Clickhouse database. These service providers are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared. Those are the following:
3.3.For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
3.4.To Protect Our Rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
3.5.In Connection with a Business Transaction: We may share your information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
4.Data Security
4.1.We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5.Data Retention
5.1.We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
6.Your Rights
6.1.Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:·The right to access your information.
7.Changes to this Privacy Policy
7.1.We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the Game or through other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Game after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
8.Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
8.1.This Privacy Policy and any dispute arising out of or relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy or the Game shall be resolved by the competent courts of the Republic of Cyprus.
9.Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected].
Last amended on: January 29, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how DUCKY LTD. (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you access or use our Telegram Mini App game, Hamster Kombat GameDev Heroes (“Game”, “Mini App”, “MA”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using the Game, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not access or use the Game.
1.Information We Collect
1.1.We collect several types of information from and about users of our Game, including:
1.1.1.Identifiers:
- Telegram ID
- Telegram profile information you allow us to access (avatar, username, premium status)
- IP address
- Device model
- Operating system
- Purchase history related to in-game currencies (gold, coins) and items.
- We may collect your location data if you choose to provide it or enable location services for the Game.
2.How We Use Your Information
2.1.We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
2.1.1.To Provide and Maintain the Game: We use your information to operate the Game, provide its features, ensure its functionality, and process your transactions.
2.1.2.To Personalize Your Experience: We use your information to tailor the Game to your preferences and provide you with a customized experience.
2.1.3.To Communicate with You: We may use your information to send you updates, announcements, and other communications related to the Game, including responding to support requests.
2.1.4.For Leaderboards and Rewards: We use your information to rank players on leaderboards and distribute rewards based on in-game performance, achievements, and participation in tournaments.
2.1.5.For Analytics and Improvement: We use your information to analyze how the Game is used, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall user experience. This includes using Google Analytics and our Clickhouse database for data analysis.
2.1.6.To Prevent Fraud and Abuse: We use your information to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, cheating, the use of bots or unauthorized software, and other misuse of the Game.
2.1.7.To Verify Game Mechanics and Reward Accrual: We use your information to ensure that in-game mechanics, such as project releases, are functioning correctly and that rewards are being distributed accurately.
2.1.8.To Ensure Proper Game Launch: We use game launch data to verify that the game and its mechanics are functioning correctly for each player.
2.1.9.To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3.How We Share Your Information
3.1.With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics (Google Analytics), cloud storage, and our internal Clickhouse database. These service providers are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared. Those are the following:
- Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to collect data about your use of the Game. You can learn more about Google Analytics’ data practices and opt-out options here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
- ClickHouse. We use ClickHouse for internal data storage and analysis. You can learn more about ClickHouse's terms here: https://clickhouse.com/legal/privacy-policy.
3.3.For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
3.4.To Protect Our Rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
3.5.In Connection with a Business Transaction: We may share your information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
4.Data Security
4.1.We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5.Data Retention
5.1.We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
6.Your Rights
6.1.Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:·The right to access your information.
- The right to rectify inaccurate information.
- The right to erase your information.
- The right to restrict the processing of your information.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to the processing of your information.
- The right to withdraw your consent.
7.Changes to this Privacy Policy
7.1.We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the Game or through other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Game after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
8.Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
8.1.This Privacy Policy and any dispute arising out of or relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy or the Game shall be resolved by the competent courts of the Republic of Cyprus.
9.Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected].
Last amended on: January 29, 2025