Privacy Policy for Bubble Tycoon

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Introduction

This privacy policy describes how Bubble Tycoon ("we", "our", or "the skill") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Alexa skill.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Username: A display name you choose for leaderboards and multiplayer features
• Voice Commands: Your interactions with the skill to provide game functionality

Information Collected Automatically

• Game Progress: Your bubbles, diamonds, rubies, upgrades, pets, and other game data
• Session Data: When you play and for how long
• Leaderboard Data: Your weekly bubble count for rankings

Optional Information (With Your Permission)

• Email Address: Only if you enable cloud save via account linking
• Amazon User ID: For cloud save synchronization

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide game functionality (save progress, calculate rewards)
• Display your username on leaderboards
• Enable multiplayer features (teams, PvP, gifts)
• Sync your progress across devices (if cloud save enabled)
• Track online player counts
• Improve the game experience

Data Storage

• Game Progress: Stored in Amazon DynamoDB
• Cloud Saves: Stored in Amazon DynamoDB (optional, requires account linking)
• Online Status: Temporarily stored for 5 minutes to show active player count
• Leaderboard: Weekly scores stored and reset each week

Data Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information
• Share your data with third parties for marketing
• Use your data for purposes other than game functionality

We DO share:

• Your username and score on public leaderboards
• Your online status (count only, not identity) with other players
• Your username with team members (if you join a team)

Data Retention

• Game Progress: Retained indefinitely while you use the skill
• Online Status: Automatically deleted after 5 minutes of inactivity
• Leaderboard: Reset weekly
• Cloud Saves: Retained until you delete your account

Your Rights

You can:

• Change your username at any time
• Delete your data by disabling the skill
• Opt out of cloud save by not linking your account
• Leave teams to stop sharing data with team members

Children's Privacy

This skill is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Security

We use industry-standard security measures:

• AWS encryption at rest and in transit
• Secure authentication for cloud save
• No storage of sensitive personal information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy. Continued use of the skill after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact: joshklander@icloud.com

Third-Party Services

This skill uses:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): For data storage and processing
• Amazon Alexa: For voice interaction
• Amazon Cognito: For optional account linking (cloud save)

Each service has its own privacy policy.

Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By using Bubble Tycoon, you agree to these terms.

Game Rules

• One account per person
• No cheating or exploiting bugs
• Be respectful to other players
• Usernames must be appropriate

Disclaimer

The game is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for:

• Lost game progress
• Service interruptions
• Bugs or errors

Changes to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify game features
• Reset leaderboards
• Suspend accounts for violations
• Discontinue the service

Termination

We may terminate access for:

• Violation of terms
• Inappropriate behavior
• Cheating or exploitation

Governing Law

These terms are governed by United States law.

Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy, data deletion requests, or other concerns, please contact us at:

Email: joshklander@gmail.com

By using Bubble Tycoon, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.