Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how MWAURAMUCHIRI ("we", "us", "our") handles information when you play Kadi (the "Game"). We built Kadi to collect as little information as possible. By using the Game, you agree to the practices described here.
- You can play without creating an account. We sign you in using an anonymous identifier for your device.
- We do not ask for your name, email address, phone number, location, contacts or photos.
- We do not show ads, use third-party analytics, or sell or share your data with advertisers.
- If you choose to sign in with Google, we only use it to log you in.
1. Information we use
Device sign-in (default)
When you open the Game, it signs you in automatically using an identifier generated by your device's operating system for this app. This identifier is used only to create and recognise your game account so your progress is kept between sessions. It does not reveal who you are, and we do not combine it with any other information to identify you.
Sign in with Google (optional)
The Game may offer an option to sign in with your Google account. If you use it, Google gives our server a sign-in token, which we verify with Google. The token contains your Google account ID and basic profile details (such as your name, email address and profile picture). We store your Google account ID so we can recognise you next time, and the game server may store your Google name and picture as a default display name and avatar. We use this information only to sign you in; we do not use it to contact you, and we do not access your contacts, Gmail, Google Drive or any other Google data. We do not use it for advertising or marketing. Google's handling of your information is covered by the Google Privacy Policy.
Game data
To run the Game, our game server stores information that you create while playing, such as:
- your in-game account ID and the username or display name you choose;
- the characters, character states and reactions you own or have selected, and your in-game coin balance (in-game items only — the Game does not sell anything for real money);
- match results, statistics and reaction usage;
- your in-game friends list, match invitations and match join codes; and
- in-match chat messages you send, which are saved on our server as part of that match's chat history.
Your username, display name, selected character and match activity are visible to other players as part of normal gameplay, and other players can find you by searching for your display name to add you as a friend. Please do not use your real name or share personal information in your display name or in chat.
Technical information
Like any online service, our server receives basic technical information needed to deliver the Game (for example, the IP address of your connection). This is used only to operate the connection, keep the service secure and prevent abuse, and is not used to identify or profile you.
2. What we do not collect
We do not collect or process:
- your real name, email address, phone number or postal address (apart from what Google includes in its sign-in token if you choose Google sign-in, described above);
- precise or approximate location;
- contacts, photos, files, microphone or camera data;
- payment or financial information; or
- advertising IDs, and we do not track you across other apps or websites.
3. How we use information
We use the information described above only to:
- sign you in and keep your game account and progress;
- run multiplayer matches, friends, invites and chat;
- keep the Game secure, fix bugs and prevent cheating or abuse.
We do not sell your information and we do not use it for advertising.
4. Sharing
We do not share your information with third parties, except:
- Hosting provider: our game server and database run on a virtual private server provided by Hostinger, which stores and processes the data on our behalf and may only use it to provide that service;
- Google, only if you choose to sign in with Google, to verify your sign-in; and
- Legal reasons, if required by law or to protect the rights, safety and security of our players or the Game.
5. Third-party services
| Service | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play Services / Google Sign-In | Optional sign-in only | Google Privacy Policy |
| Kadi game server (Nakama, self-hosted by us) | Accounts, matches, friends, invites, chat and in-game items | Covered by this policy |
| Hostinger | VPS hosting for the game server and database | Hostinger Privacy Policy |
6. Data security
All communication between the Game and our server is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS. Access to our game server and database is restricted, and we limit stored data to what is needed to run the Game. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.
7. Data retention and deletion
We keep your game account data for as long as your account is active. You can ask us to delete your account and all associated game data at any time by emailing kadi@mwauramuchiri.com with your in-game username. We will delete it within 30 days, except where we are required to keep certain information by law. Uninstalling the Game removes local data from your device but does not delete your account on our server.
8. Children's privacy
The Game is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete information we hold about you, or to object to how we use it. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example if we add new features. We will post the updated version on this page and change the effective date above. Significant changes will also be announced in the Game.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at kadi@mwauramuchiri.com.