PlayNxt Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Watchlight Interactive ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our PlayNxt mobile application.

Key Points:

  • Sign-in is optional - you can use the app anonymously

  • We don't sell your data to third parties

  • We display non-personalized ads only

  • You can delete all your data at any time

  • We only collect what's needed to provide recommendations

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you choose to sign in (optional), we collect:

  • Account Information: Email address and display name from your Google or Apple account

  • Profile Photo: If provided by your sign-in provider

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the app, we automatically collect:

  • Anonymous User ID: If you don't sign in, we create an anonymous identifier to provide core functionality. This ID is not linked to any personal information.

  • Session Preferences: Your selected time availability, mood, platform preferences, and play style for each recommendation session

  • Game Interactions: Which games you like, dislike, save to your library, or skip

  • Recommendation Signals: Your feedback on recommendations to improve future suggestions

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and a unique device identifier for authentication

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Location data

  • Contacts or address book

  • Photos or media files

  • Microphone or camera data

  • Browsing history outside the app

1.4 Advertising Data

We display non-personalized advertisements through Google AdMob. We do NOT use personalized advertising or behavioral tracking. AdMob may collect:

  • General device information for ad serving

  • Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)

  • IP address (for fraud prevention and regional ad delivery)

Note: We explicitly disable personalized ads to protect your privacy.

1.5 Subscription Information

If you purchase PlayNxt Premium, payment processing is handled by:

  • Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)

  • RevenueCat (subscription management service)

We receive confirmation of your subscription status but do NOT have access to your payment details (credit card numbers, billing address, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Session preferences: To provide personalized game recommendations based on your available time, mood, and play style

  • Game interactions: To improve recommendations and avoid suggesting games you've already played or skipped

  • Account info: To sync your preferences and library across devices (only if signed in)

  • Device identifier: To authenticate API requests and prevent abuse

  • Advertising: To display relevant, non-personalized ads that support the free version of the app

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Server Storage

Your data is stored securely using:

  • Firebase Authentication: For secure sign-in (operated by Google)

  • Google Cloud Firestore: For storing preferences and history

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your data at any time through the app settings.

3.2 Local Storage

If you use the app without signing in, your preferences and saved games are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. This data:

  • Never leaves your device unless you sign in

  • Is automatically synced to our servers if you later create an account

  • Can be cleared by uninstalling the app or clearing app data

4. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with:

  • Service Providers: Firebase/Google Cloud for infrastructure, AdMob for advertising, and RevenueCat for subscription management (all bound by their respective privacy policies)

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Portability

You can view your saved games and recommendation history in the app's Library tab.

5.2 Deletion

You can delete your data at any time:

  • Clear History: Removes your game interaction history

  • Delete All Data: Permanently removes all your data including preferences, history, and account information

Both options are available in Settings > Privacy & Data.

5.3 Opt-Out

You can use the app without signing in. Anonymous users get the same core functionality - sign-in only adds cross-device sync.

5.4 Premium (Ad-Free)

You can remove all advertisements by subscribing to PlayNxt Premium.

6. Children's Privacy

PlayNxt is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. International Users

For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (providing the service) and consent (for optional sign-in).

For California Users (CCPA)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect

  • Delete your personal information

  • Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

8. Third-Party Services

The app uses these third-party services:

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the new policy in the app

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

  • Sending a notification for material changes (if you're signed in)

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: support@watchlightinteractive.com

Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry - PlayNxt

We aim to respond within 30 days.