Privacy Policy

Overview

Alien Planet ("we," "us," or "our") is a mobile arcade game operated by FortyTwoWarehouse LLC, where players represent their US state or country on a global leaderboard. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Alien Planet collects minimal information to provide the game experience:

• Username — A display name you choose voluntarily. This is stored on your device and on our shared leaderboard if you contribute scores.
• Game scores — Your scores are added to your territory's collective total on the leaderboard.
• State / country selection — Which territory you choose to represent.
• Anonymous user ID — A randomly generated identifier used to protect your username, enforce rate limits, and prevent cheating. This ID is not linked to your real identity.
• Game timing data — The time your game starts and ends, used to detect impossibly fast scores (anti-cheat).
• Device storage — We use your device's local storage to save your personal best scores and username between sessions.
• Advertising Identifier — If advertising is enabled in the App, we may access your device's Advertising Identifier (IDFA on iOS, Android Advertising ID on Android) to deliver ads. You can disable or reset this at any time in your device settings.
• Crash and diagnostic data — We may collect anonymous technical data (device type, OS version, App version, crash logs) to identify bugs and improve performance.

We do not collect your real name, email address, phone number, precise location, contacts, photos, camera, or microphone data.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to:

• Operate the game and display leaderboards
• Track your territory's collective score total
• Save your personal best score on your device
• Show which state or country is currently leading
• Reserve your chosen username so others cannot impersonate you
• Detect and prevent cheating, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Deliver advertisements (if enabled)
• Diagnose crashes and improve App performance

We do not use your information for purposes outside of running the game and improving it.

Leaderboard & Shared Data

Alien Planet features a shared leaderboard that shows collective territory scores and top players. When you contribute scores:

• Your score contribution is added to your territory's total
• Your username and top score may be visible to other players
• This data is visible to all players of the game

You can change or delete your username at any time within the App. You can also report offensive usernames using the report button on the leaderboard.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google Firebase — Hosts our leaderboard infrastructure. We use Firebase Anonymous Authentication, Firestore Database, and Cloud Functions to power leaderboards, prevent cheating, and reserve usernames. Firebase receives and stores your anonymous user ID, chosen username, score, and territory selection. Firebase's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
• Sentry (operated by Functional Software, Inc.) — We use Sentry for crash reporting and error monitoring. When the App encounters an error or crash, Sentry receives technical information including device model, OS version, App version, and stack traces. Sentry does not receive your username, scores, or any data you entered. Sentry's privacy policy is at sentry.io/privacy.
• Google AdMob (if ads are enabled) — Serves advertisements within the App and may collect your Advertising Identifier and basic device information to deliver relevant ads.
• Apple App Store / Google Play Store — Handle App distribution and may collect information about your device and App usage in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies. We have configured each service to collect only what is necessary to operate Alien Planet.

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

FortyTwoWarehouse LLC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not share personal information for monetary consideration.

Data Retention

• Leaderboard data (username, score, territory) — Retained indefinitely to preserve historical records and maintain fair competition. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.
• Username reservations — Retained until you change your username or request deletion.
• Local device data (personal best, username) — Stored on your device until you uninstall the App, use the in-app "Delete my data" option, or clear App data.
• Crash and diagnostic data — Retained for up to 90 days by Sentry.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in two places:

• Your device — Username, personal best scores, and preferences are stored locally using your device's storage. This data stays on your device and is removed if you uninstall the App or use the in-app delete option.
• Our servers (Google Cloud) — Territory totals, leaderboard entries, and username reservations are stored on Google Cloud servers in the United States via Google Firebase.

We use industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and server-side validation to prevent unauthorized writes. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

Alien Planet is designed to be appropriate for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 in the United States, or under 16 in the European Union, without verifiable parental consent. The game does not require any personal information to play.

If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information through the game, please contact us at support@fortytwowarehouse.com and we will remove it promptly.

Your Rights & Choices

All Users

• Delete your data — Use the in-app "Delete my data" option, or uninstall the App, to remove all locally stored data. Contact us to remove your username and scores from the shared leaderboard.
• Change your username — You can update your username at any time within the App.
• Report content — Use the report button on the leaderboard to flag offensive usernames.
• Limit ad tracking — Disable or reset your Advertising Identifier in your device settings.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

• Know what personal information we collect about you
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: we do not sell your data)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

EEA, UK, and Switzerland Residents (GDPR)

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion (the "right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@fortytwowarehouse.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated within the App where possible. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data? We're happy to help.