Privacy Policy

Surviving the Bar — Last updated May 31, 2026

Surviving the Bar ("we", "our", or "the app") is a trivia party game available on the web and as a mobile app. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used.

1. Data We Collect

• Display name — the name you enter when you join or create a game. This is visible to other players in the same game session.
• Anonymous user ID — a randomly generated ID assigned by Firebase Authentication. No email address or password is required.
• Approximate location — used only to show nearby public games on the Browse screen. We do not store precise GPS coordinates.
• Purchase records — if you purchase a native app add-on, Apple, Google Play, and RevenueCat process and verify the purchase. If you purchase a web checkout item or ad slot, Stripe processes the payment. We store a record of what was purchased (no card details are stored by us).
• Gameplay data — scores, HP, and round results during an active game session. This data is temporary and tied to the room, not to a persistent user profile.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To operate real-time multiplayer game sessions via Firebase Realtime Database.
• To filter and display nearby public games.
• To fulfill, verify, and restore optional in-app purchases.
• To serve display ads you have purchased through the admin portal.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

• Firebase (Google) — authentication, real-time database, and hosting. Firebase Privacy Policy
• Stripe — payment processing for ad slot and theme pack purchases. Stripe Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat — in-app purchase entitlement management for the mobile app. RevenueCat Privacy Policy
• Apple App Store and Google Play — native in-app purchase processing for mobile app add-ons. Apple Privacy Policy · Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob — may be used to display ads within the mobile app. AdMob Privacy Policy

4. Data Retention

Active game room data is automatically removed after 4 hours of inactivity. Anonymous user records persist in Firebase until deleted. Purchase records are retained for billing and dispute resolution purposes.

5. Children's Privacy

Surviving the Bar is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

6. Your Rights

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the address below. Because accounts are anonymous, please include your anonymous user ID (visible in app settings) in your request.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.

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