nightgames-privacy
Privacy Policy
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NightGames – Privacy Policy & Support
Effective Date: October 20, 2026
NightGames (“we”, “our”, or “the App”) is a real-time multiplayer location-based party game. We respect your privacy and collect only the minimal data required to make live matches function smoothly.
- Temporary Display Name: When you create or join a game lobby, you enter a nickname so other players in your match can identify you on the roster and map. We do not require account registration, emails, or passwords.
- Real-Time Location Data (GPS): While you are actively in a game lobby or live match, the App collects your device’s precise location (latitude and longitude) to display your live position to participants in your match and calculate proximity to other players and in-game objectives (such as Home Base).
- Phone Number: To eliminate the need to exchange contact information with other users and to automatically connect in-game calls, you are asked to provide your phone number when selecting the “Rescuer” role. If provided, phone numbers are only shared with players with the “Hostage” role within the local lobby. Phone numbers are never collected automatically, only saved to the lobby if users explicitly choose to provide them, and always automatically and permanently deleted with all other lobby data.
Your display name, GPS coordinates, and phone number are transmitted securely via Supabase solely to synchronize game info between players in your specific lobby code. We NEVER sell, rent, or share any of your data with third parties or advertisers.
3. Data Retention & Automated Deletion
Hostage does not store historical location logs or permanent user profiles. All active match data, player records, and coordinates are ephemeral and are automatically and permanently deleted from our database within 2 to 24 hours of lobby creation via automated server cleanup jobs.
4. Permissions & User Control
You may revoke Location Permissions at any time through your device’s system settings, or immediately exit and remove your session by tapping “Abandon” / leaving the lobby inside the App.
Need help with Hostage, experiencing a bug, or have a question about your privacy?
- Email Support: nightgamesapp.support@gmail.com
- Response Time: Within 24–48 hours.