GENS Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how METATENSOR PTY LTD ("we", "us", or "our") handles information when you use GENS – Generation Simulator (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to this policy.

📊 Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in via Google or Apple, we receive your name and email address. Guest accounts generate only an anonymous identifier.

Game Data

Game progress, in-game choices, achievements, and virtual currency balances stored to provide the game experience.

Device and Usage Information

Device type, operating system, app version, language, session data, and crash reports collected automatically to maintain and improve the App.

Advertising Data

The App displays ads served by Google AdMob. AdMob and its partners may collect device identifiers (such as the advertising ID), IP address, and ad interaction data to deliver and measure advertisements. For details on how Google uses this data, see How Google Uses Information from Sites or Apps That Use Our Services.

🔧 How We Use Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App.
• Save and sync your game progress.
• Display advertisements.
• Diagnose technical issues and prevent abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations.

📢 Advertising

The App uses Google AdMob to serve banner, interstitial, rewarded, and app open advertisements.

Personalized Ads

If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you will be shown a consent prompt before personalized ads are served. You may change your consent at any time through the App or by contacting us.

Opt Out

You can limit ad personalization through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads

You can also visit Google Ad Settings to manage your preferences.

🤝 Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Information may be shared with:

• Service providers that help us operate the App (cloud hosting, authentication, analytics).
• Google AdMob and its advertising partners, as described above.
• Law enforcement or regulators if required by law.
• A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

🌍 International Transfers

Data may be processed outside your home country, including in the United States. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

📅 Retention

We retain your data while your account is active. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us or through in-app settings. We may retain limited records as required by law.

✅ Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, or to object to its processing.

• EEA/UK residents may also withdraw consent and lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.
• California residents have the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of sharing for advertising purposes. We do not sell personal information.
• Australian residents may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.

To exercise any right, email us at the address below.

⚖️ Legal Bases (EEA/UK)

• Contract: Providing the App and saving your progress.
• Consent: Personalized advertising and device-level permissions.
• Legitimate Interest: Security, fraud prevention, and analytics.
• Legal Obligation: Regulatory requirements.

👶 Children

The App is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

🔒 Security

We use industry-standard safeguards including encryption in transit and access controls. No system is completely secure.

📝 Changes

We may update this policy and will post the revised version with an updated date. Material changes will be communicated via the App.

💬 Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy: