Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Proving Grounds (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information associated with your use of the Proving Grounds mobile app, website, and related services (the “Service”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

A. Account Information

Name or username
Email address
Password (securely hashed)
Profile image
Battle Cry (optional)

B. Authentication

If you choose to sign in using Google, Facebook, Apple, or Yahoo, we receive only the minimum required information from those providers (typically: name, email, and profile photo).

C. Friends & Social Features

Searching for friends by username
Sending/receiving friend requests
Public display of basic player info: username, rank, badges, match history

D. Gameplay Data

Match results
Game statistics (wins, losses, scores, etc.)
In-game actions and moves (for fairness, replay, and anti-cheat)

E. Device & Technical Data

Device type and OS
App version
IP address (for security & anti-fraud)
Error logs and diagnostics

F. Push Notifications

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send game-related alerts such as invitations, your turn notifications, and game starting messages. We do not send advertising or marketing notifications.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Create and manage your account
Enable multiplayer gameplay and matchmaking
Display profile, rank, badges, and limited public info to other users
Improve gameplay fairness and integrity
Provide customer support
Maintain app security and prevent abuse

3. Public Information

Some information is viewable by other players to enable competitive gameplay and social features:

Username
Profile image (if uploaded)
Rank, badges, and win/loss records
Recent match performance

Private details such as email, full match history, or authentication details are never publicly displayed.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.

We only share information when necessary for:

Secure authentication (Google, Facebook, Apple, Yahoo)
Push notifications through Firebase Cloud Messaging
Legal compliance (if required)

5. Data Storage & Security

We use secure hashed passwords, encrypted connections, and server-side protections to safeguard your data.

While no online service can guarantee complete security, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.

6. Children's Privacy

Proving Grounds is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us and we will remove the data promptly.

7. Your Rights & Controls

View and edit your account information
Delete your account (contact support)
Control push notification settings
Update your profile and privacy choices

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Email: support@provinggrounds.app