Introduction
Erik Egelko ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates CRE Tycoon (the "Game"), available at cretycoon.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit and use our Game.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Game.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Game, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring URL
- Game performance and analytics data
Game Progress Data
If you create an optional account or save your game progress, we collect and store:
- Your game state and progress
- Properties owned and portfolio composition
- Broker rank and advancement
- Game statistics and achievement data
No Personal Data Required: You do not need to provide any personal information (name, email, phone number, etc.) to play the Game. The Game can be played entirely anonymously in your browser.
Google Account Data
If you choose to sign in with Google, we access limited information from your Google account solely to authenticate your identity and save your game progress. Specifically, we may receive:
- Your Google account email address
- Your display name and profile picture
We use this information only to identify your account and sync your game save data. We do not read, modify, or access any other Google account data such as your emails, contacts, calendar, or files. You can revoke this access at any time through your Google Account permissions.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, including:
- Session cookies to maintain your logged-in state
- Game state cookies to save your progress locally
- Analytics cookies to track usage patterns
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect Game functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Game Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve the Game
- Account Management: To authenticate your identity and sync your saved game progress across devices
- Analytics: To understand how players interact with the Game and identify usage patterns
- Bug Fixes: To identify and resolve technical issues and bugs
- Game Development: To inform future updates and feature development based on player behavior
- Safety & Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to operate and improve the Game:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track gameplay patterns, user engagement, and technical performance. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect data about your interactions with the Game. Review Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
- Google Sign-In: We use Google OAuth 2.0 for optional account authentication. When you sign in with Google, your authentication is handled directly by Google. We only receive the limited profile information described above. Review Google's Privacy Policy for details on how Google handles your sign-in data.
- Hosting Providers: We use cloud hosting services to store game data and serve the Game. Your data may be stored on servers operated by third-party providers.
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
We retain game progress data and analytics information as long as your account remains active. If you request deletion of your account or data, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though some anonymized analytics data may be retained.
Children's Privacy
The Game is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated game data by emailing hello@cretycoon.com
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of analytics tracking through your browser settings
- Revoke Google Access: You can revoke CRE Tycoon's access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account permissions
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@cretycoon.com with your request.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Game following the posting of a revised Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to the changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Erik Egelko
Email: hello@cretycoon.com
San Diego, CA