Privacy Policy
Plain-English summary:
Shadow Puppet makes games for a broad audience, including kids.
We do not sell personal information.
Some data may be collected automatically by the game or by trusted partners
to enable ads, social features, and basic game functionality.
1. Who we are
Shadow Puppet (“we”, “us”, “our”) develops and publishes mobile games. This Privacy Policy applies to all Shadow Puppet games, including Sketcharoo and Dead Signal, as well as any future games we release that link to this policy (collectively, the “Apps”).
2. Games covered by this policy
Sketcharoo
- Creative drawing and guessing game
- Family-friendly and accessible to children
- Uses ads, Apple Game Center, and optional Facebook Login
Dead Signal
- Horror-themed game intended for older players
- Uses ads, Apple Game Center, and optional Facebook Login
Future Shadow Puppet games
Any future Shadow Puppet games that link to this Privacy Policy will follow the same data-handling principles unless stated otherwise in an updated version of this policy.
3. Information we collect
We aim to collect the minimum amount of information necessary to operate our Apps.
A) Information you choose to provide
- Facebook Login: If you choose to log in using Facebook, Meta may share limited account information with us according to the permissions you approve. We use this only to enable login or social features.
B) Information collected automatically
- Device information: device type, OS version, language, app version
- Usage data: gameplay events, session duration, feature usage
- Diagnostics: crash logs and performance data
- Advertising data: ad impressions, interactions, and advertising identifiers where permitted
We do not collect precise location data (GPS) or contact information such as phone numbers or addresses.
4. How we use information
- Operate and improve our Apps
- Enable Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- Enable optional social login
- Show ads and measure their performance
- Detect fraud and maintain security
5. Children’s privacy (COPPA)
Some of our Apps (including Sketcharoo) may be used by children. We take children’s privacy seriously.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children beyond what is necessary to operate the App
- We do not require real names, email addresses, or contact details to play
- Advertising may be contextual or limited depending on device settings, region, and consent
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
6. Third-party services
Our Apps use third-party services that may collect information under their own privacy policies, including:
- Apple Game Center – achievements, leaderboards, multiplayer
- Facebook Login (Meta) – optional login and social features
- Advertising partners – to display and measure ads
7. Sharing of information
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information with service providers only to:
- Operate the Apps
- Serve advertisements
- Provide social or leaderboard features
- Comply with legal obligations
8. Your choices
- You can choose not to use Facebook Login
- You can manage Game Center access via device settings
- You can control ad tracking permissions in iOS system settings
9. Data retention and security
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data, but no system is 100% secure.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact us
Shadow Puppet
Email: info@shadowpuppet.com.au