1. Overview
Kode4U ("we", "our", or "us") provides Khmer Chess (Ouk Chaktrang / អុកចត្រង្គ) (Application ID: com.kode4u.khmerchess) as an ad-supported and free-to-play mobile and web application. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our app and associated online multiplayer services.
2. Information We Collect
When you use Khmer Chess, we may collect or process the following types of information:
- User Profile Data: An anonymous user ID, chosen display name, avatar selection, equipped cosmetic items (chess pieces, board tiles, frames), and game statistics (rating, wins, losses, stars).
- Multiplayer & Chat Data: Match history and transient in-game messages or animated stickers sent to connect and interact with other players in live rooms.
- Device & Usage Information: Device model, operating system version, anonymous crash logs, and network connection status to ensure reliable matchmaking and game synchronization.
- Advertising & Identifiers: Anonymous mobile advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID or Apple IDFA, subject to your tracking permission) used exclusively for serving ads and rewarded video star credits.
3. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following legitimate purposes:
- To provide real-time online matchmaking, private room creation, and move synchronization.
- To store your unlocked items, board styles, piece skins, and star balance across sessions.
- To credit you with in-game stars upon successfully watching rewarded video advertisements (e.g. 100 stars per completed ad).
- To detect and prevent cheating, automated bot exploitation, or abusive behavior in multiplayer matches.
- To monitor performance, resolve bugs, and deliver stability improvements.
4. Third-Party Services & Advertisements
Khmer Chess integrates trusted third-party services to deliver advertising and analytics. These providers may collect information used to identify your device in accordance with their own privacy policies:
- Google AdMob & Google Play Services: Used to display banner, interstitial, and rewarded ads. Google Privacy Policy.
- Apple Game Center & App Tracking: Used for optional game authentication and compliance on iOS devices. Apple Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies & Local Storage
The application and backend website use lightweight local storage (such as GetStorage on mobile or local storage in web browsers) solely to persist player preferences, chosen piece skins, sound volume, and orientation settings on your device.
6. Data Security
We value your trust. All communication between the app and our game servers (API endpoints and WebSocket multiplayer rooms) is secured using industry-standard TLS/SSL encryption (HTTPS and WSS). We do not store sensitive financial data or payment credentials.
7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Khmer Chess is suitable for general audiences of all ages who enjoy traditional strategy board games. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can immediately delete it.
8. User Rights & Data Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your player profile, match history, or associated data stored on our servers. You may initiate a data deletion request at any time by emailing us at info.kode4u@gmail.com with your player name or User ID. Your request will be processed promptly within 30 days.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.