Privacy Policy

Grounded · Effective date: April 16, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to all virtual reality games developed and published by Kyle Hentschel, including but not limited to titles released on the Meta Quest and other VR platforms.

By using our games or services (the “Service”), you agree to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to support essential game features, including user identification, personalization, and purchase functionality. Specifically, we may collect and process the following information:

• User ID
  We collect your platform-specific user ID (e.g., Oculus ID) to identify your progress, preferences, and purchases. This helps us provide a personalized and consistent experience across sessions and devices.
• User Profile Information
  Your display name, avatar, and related profile info may be accessed to personalize your gameplay experience.
• In-App Purchase Data
  We process transaction data (non-payment-specific) to enable and validate in-app purchases, restore purchases, and grant entitlements.
• Log Data and Device Info
  In the event of a crash or error, we may collect diagnostic information such as your device type, operating system version, game version, and usage data to help us troubleshoot and improve the Service.

How We Use This Information

Your data is used to:

• Authenticate and manage user accounts
• Sync user preferences and save progress
• Enable and validate in-app purchases
• Improve game performance and stability
• Comply with platform policies and legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools or SDKs that process user data to deliver core game functionality. These may include:

• Unity Analytics & IAP — Unity Privacy Policy

These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and terms of use.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal requirements.

Data Deletion Requests:
To request deletion of your personal data, contact us at: kylehntschel@gmail.com
We will respond promptly and comply in accordance with applicable laws. Some data may be retained for legal, regulatory, or technical reasons.

Children’s Privacy

Our games are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate action.

Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information, but no system is 100% secure. By using our Service, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: kylehntschel@gmail.com