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Screw Away Challenge — Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 18th, 2026
1 Terms & Definitions
The following definitions apply throughout this Privacy Policy:
- Application — Screw Away Challenge, the mobile software provided by the Company.
- Company — The legal entity operating Screw Away Challenge (referred to as "we", "us", or "our").
- Personal Data — Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Usage Data — Information collected automatically as you interact with the Application.
- Device — Any phone, tablet, or computer used to access the Service.
- Service Provider — A third party engaged to facilitate, perform, or analyze parts of the Service.
- Account — A unique profile created for you to use specific features of the Service.
- Service — The Application together with all associated content, features, and infrastructure.
2 What Information We Gather
Automatically collected
Our systems automatically record technical data when you use the app, including:
- Device specifications — type, OS version, manufacturer, screen resolution
- Network information — IP address, connection type, approximate geolocation
- Identifiers — GAID (Android) or IDFA (iOS), ANDROID_ID
- Usage patterns — sessions, timestamps, in-app actions, level progress
- Diagnostics — crash reports and performance telemetry
- Language & locale preferences
Provided with your consent
- Advertising identifiers used to deliver personalized ads
- Engagement data — your interactions with ads, rewards, and in-app content
- PayPal information — your PayPal email and display name, collected solely to process withdrawal transactions
- Any other information you voluntarily share through support channels
3 Why We Need It
The information we gather serves specific operational purposes:
Communication
- Send important updates and notices
- Respond to support inquiries
- Notify you about security events
Improvement
- Analyze aggregated usage patterns
- Measure campaign effectiveness
- Develop and refine features
Legal & business
- Comply with regulatory obligations
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Support mergers or asset transfers
5 Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, data protection laws grant you specific rights over your personal information. To exercise any right below, contact aigul.b89@gmail.com.
CCPA / CPRA
California, USA- Know what is collected
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of data sales / sharing
- Non-discrimination
GDPR
EU / EEA / UK- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request erasure
- Restrict processing
- Object to certain processing
VCDPA
Virginia, USA- Confirm & access your data
- Correct errors
- Request deletion
- Data portability
- Opt out of targeted advertising
We will respond to verified rights requests within the timeframes set by the applicable law — typically 30 days for GDPR and 45 days for CCPA/VCDPA.
6 Permission Details
Every permission Screw Away Challenge requests serves a specific operational purpose:
| Permission | Purpose | Data Involved |
|---|---|---|
INTERNET | Core connectivity, ads, content updates | Network traffic |
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Detect connectivity for performance optimization | Network status |
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE | Read Wi-Fi state for connection stability | Wi-Fi info |
AD_ID | Access ad identifier for personalized advertising | Advertising ID |
VIBRATE | Provide haptic feedback during gameplay | None |
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS | Use Privacy Sandbox Topics API | Topic preferences |
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION | Use Attribution Reporting API | Attribution data |
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID | Access ad services identifier | Service IDs |
BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE | Determine install source for attribution | Install campaign info |
BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE | Connect to app distribution services | Ad parameters |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE | Run essential foreground tasks | None |
DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION | Register internal broadcast receivers securely | None |
We comply with Google Play policies and regularly review our permission requirements to follow the principle of minimum necessity.
7 Our Servers & Analytics
We operate the following infrastructure to deliver and improve the Service:
| Component | Endpoint & Purpose |
|---|---|
| Analytics Platform | Hosted at screwaway.screwaway.com. Collects anonymized data for performance monitoring, behavior analysis, and issue detection. |
| Game Server | Hosted at screwaway.screwaway.com. Handles gameplay logic, progress sync, and user sessions. |
| Account Service | Hosted at screwaway.screwaway.com. Manages account state and authentication tokens. |
Security standards for endpoints
- TLS 1.2+ encryption on all connections
- Role-based access controls for authorized personnel only
- Data minimization — we only collect what is necessary
- Regular audits and independent vulnerability assessments
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with every service provider
8 Our Partners
What we share with ad partners
We deliver advertisements through AppLovin and its mediation partners. Here is exactly what data flows to them and what does not:
Shared
- Ad identifiers (resettable)
- Device model, OS, screen size
- Session frequency & duration
- Ad impressions & clicks
- Country & language settings
Never shared
- Email or phone number
- Login credentials
- Gameplay progress
- Messages or user-generated content
- Precise GPS-level location
Ad partner privacy policies
| Partner | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|
| AppLovin | applovin.com/privacy |
| Chartboost | chartboost.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| policies.google.com/privacy | |
| InMobi | inmobi.com/privacy-policy |
| IronSource | developers.is.com/…/privacy-policy |
| Kwai | kwai.com/legal |
| Fyber | fyber.com/privacy-policy |
| Mintegral | mintegral.com/en/privacy |
| Moloco | moloco.com/privacy-policy |
| Bytedance (Pangle) | pangleglobal.com/privacy |
| Vungle | vungle.com/privacy |
| Unity Ads | unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Yandex | yandex.com/legal/confidential |
| BidMachine | docs.bidmachine.io/… |
| Verve | verve.com/privacy-policy |
| Bigo | activity.bigo.tv/…/policy |
| TaurusX | publisher.taurusx.com/… |
We also engage third-party providers for cloud hosting, customer support, marketing analytics, and product development. Our internal team only accesses your data for the legitimate purposes described in this policy.
9 Security Measures
We protect your information through encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. Our partners are held to equivalent standards.
Technical safeguards
- TLS 1.2+ in transit, encryption at rest where applicable
- Hardened production environment
- Continuous monitoring & intrusion detection
- Scheduled vulnerability scans
Organizational safeguards
- Role-based access for authorized staff only
- Mandatory privacy & security training
- Independent annual audits
- Contractual security obligations on all partners
Important: While we apply industry-standard protections, no system of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to continuous improvement.
10 How Long We Keep It
We retain personal information only for as long as it serves the purposes described here.
- Personal data is kept only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
- After 90 days of account inactivity, your personal data is automatically deleted.
- Usage data is anonymized and may be retained for longer-term analytical purposes.
- Legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations may require us to retain certain records beyond these periods.
You can request immediate deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing aigul.b89@gmail.com.
11 International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside your country of residence. Wherever it travels, we protect it through:
- Encryption in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with recipients where applicable
- Verification that the destination jurisdiction maintains adequate data protection
- Restricting cross-border transfers strictly to what is necessary for the purposes described in this policy
12 How to Opt Out
Opting out of personalized ads
Android
Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS
Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
Opting out of data sales / sharing
Email aigul.b89@gmail.com with the subject line "Do Not Sell or Share" to opt out of any data sales or cross-context behavioral advertising.
Automated decision-making
Screw Away Challenge does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
13 Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your personal data when we believe in good faith that it is necessary to:
- Business transactions — as part of a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or asset sale.
- Law enforcement — in response to valid legal requests from public authorities, including for national security or law enforcement purposes.
- Safety & rights — to protect the safety, rights, or property of the Company, our users, or the public.
- Fraud prevention — to detect, prevent, or address fraud, abuse, security, or technical issues.
We limit each disclosure to the minimum necessary and will notify you when legally permitted to do so.
15 California Shine the Light
California Civil Code §1798.83 (the "Shine the Light" law) permits California residents to request, once per calendar year, information regarding any disclosure of their personal information to third parties for those third parties' direct-marketing purposes.
Screw Away Challenge does not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct-marketing purposes. To submit a Shine the Light request or to confirm this status in writing, email aigul.b89@gmail.com with the subject line "Shine the Light Request".
16 Minors' Data Protection
Screw Away Challenge is not designed for, and is not directed at, children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact aigul.b89@gmail.com — we will promptly delete such information.
17 Third-Party Links
Screw Away Challenge may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or security of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site or service you visit through such links.
18 Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
- The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
- For material changes, we will provide prominent notice within Screw Away Challenge or via other reasonable communication channels before the changes take effect.
- Your continued use of the Service after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
19 Get in Touch
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us: