Privacy Policy for Fat Cat

Effective Date: March 23, 2026 Last Updated: October 30, 2026

Cenk Kucukiravul ("we," "our," or "us") built Fat Cat as a freemium game app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Fat Cat.

By using Fat Cat, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

1. Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: We collect anonymous, on-device usage data such as which features you use and interaction patterns (e.g., game events, level progress). This data is stored locally on your device using Apple's system logging framework and is not transmitted to our servers or linked to your identity.
• Crash data: If the app encounters an error, diagnostic information is logged locally on your device using Apple's system logging. This data is not sent to any external crash reporting service.
• Game progress: We store your game state (score, purchased items, settings) locally on your device using standard iOS storage (UserDefaults). This data never leaves your device.

Information Collected by Third-Party Advertising (AdMob)

Fat Cat displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. When ads are active, AdMob may collect:

• Device identifiers: Including your device's advertising identifier (IDFA), if you have granted permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt.
• IP address: Used to serve geographically relevant ads.
• Ad interaction data: Whether you viewed or interacted with an ad.
• Approximate location: Derived from IP address for ad targeting.

Ad data collection is subject to your ATT consent choice. If you decline tracking, AdMob will serve non-personalized ads.

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, Fat Cat shows Google's consent message (Google User Messaging Platform) before any ad is requested. Your choice there controls whether Google may use cookies, device identifiers or other data for personalized or non-personalized ads. You can change it at any time in the game under Settings > Privacy Choices.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect your name, email address, or any personal account information.
• We do not require account creation.
• We do not access your contacts, photos, location, camera, or microphone.
• We do not collect health or financial information.
• We do not share your data with third parties other than as described in Section 4.

2. In-App Purchases

Fat Cat offers in-app purchases processed entirely through Apple's App Store. Launch products include:

• Remove Ads — a one-time purchase
• Starter Pack — a one-time purchase
• Fish packs — consumable in-game currency bundles

We do not collect or store your payment information. All purchase data is managed by Apple under Apple's Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain Fat Cat's core gameplay functionality
• Save your game progress locally on your device
• Display advertisements (including personalized ads if ATT consent is granted)
• Improve and optimize the app experience
• Fix bugs and resolve technical issues

We do NOT use your information to:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Build advertising profiles outside of AdMob's standard ad personalization (controlled by your ATT choice)
• Make automated decisions that significantly affect you

4. Third-Party Services

Fat Cat uses the following third-party services:

Analytics and crash reporting in Fat Cat are on-device only (Apple's os.log framework). No analytics data is sent to external servers.

5. App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

When Fat Cat reaches its first meaningful ad opportunity, Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework may ask for permission to track your activity across apps and websites. This permission controls whether AdMob can use your device's advertising identifier (IDFA) for personalized ads.

• If you allow tracking: AdMob may serve personalized ads using your IDFA.
• If you deny tracking: AdMob will serve non-personalized ads. Your gameplay experience is not affected.

You can change this permission at any time in Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.

6. Data Retention

• Local game data: Stored on your device until you delete the app or clear app data. We have no access to this data.
• AdMob data: Retained and managed by Google per their data retention policies. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

7. Data Security

• All game data is stored locally on your device and protected by iOS's built-in security.
• We do not operate servers that store your personal data.
• Ad network communications use encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS).

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request information about what data AdMob holds about you via Google's My Account.
• Deletion: Request deletion of AdMob data via Google's data controls.
• Opt-out of personalized ads: Deny or revoke ATT permission in iOS Settings.
• Delete local game data: Delete the app to remove all locally stored game data.

To contact us about privacy concerns, email us at hello@krvlgames.com. We will respond within 30 days.

For European Union Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Data controller: Cenk Kucukiravul, hello@krvlgames.com
• Lawful basis for processing:
  • Legitimate interests (on-device analytics for app improvement, crash diagnostics)
  • Consent (ad personalization, collected through Google's consent message and Apple's ATT prompt — you can withdraw it at any time in the game under Settings > Privacy Choices, or in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking)
  • Contract performance (processing IAP transactions via Apple)
• Data subject rights: In addition to the rights above, you have the right to:
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
• Data transfers: AdMob may transfer data to the United States. Google has implemented Standard Contractual Clauses as a safeguard.
• Data retention: On-device data is retained until you delete the app. AdMob data retention is governed by Google's policies.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know: You may request the categories of personal information we have collected. Fat Cat itself collects no personal information from you — AdMob collects device identifiers as described in Section 1.
• Right to opt-out of sale: We do not sell your personal information. Google AdMob may use device identifiers for targeted advertising; you can opt out by denying ATT permission.
• Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at hello@krvlgames.com.

For Indian Residents (DPDP)

If you are located in India, you have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP):

• Data fiduciary: Cenk Kucukiravul, hello@krvlgames.com
• Purpose: Your data is processed for gameplay functionality and advertising as described in Sections 1–3.
• Consent: ATT consent is requested before personalized ad tracking begins.
• Data principal rights: You have the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data and to file a grievance with us or the Data Protection Board of India.
• Contact: hello@krvlgames.com

9. Children's Privacy

Fat Cat is rated 4+ and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through AdMob or another channel, please contact us at hello@krvlgames.com and we will take steps to address it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
• Post the updated policy at https://krvlgames.com/fatcat/privacy

Your continued use of Fat Cat after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

• Email: hello@krvlgames.com
• Developer: Cenk Kucukiravul
• Website: https://krvlgames.com