Tavla Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes the data collection and use practices specific to Tavla / Backgammon Classic by Slafiy. For general Slafiy privacy principles that apply across all our apps, see our main Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information (online features only)

If you use online multiplayer, you sign in with Google (Android) or Apple (iOS). We receive:

• Email address (used as a unique account identifier). If you use Sign in with Apple and choose "Hide My Email," we receive Apple's anonymous relay address instead of your real email.
• Account display name from Google or Apple (used only during authentication and immediately replaced by your chosen in-game nickname). With Sign in with Apple, you may also choose not to share your name.
• Provider user ID — Google user ID or Apple user identifier (internal identifier)

Solo and pass-and-play modes require no sign-in and no personal information at all.

2. Gameplay Data (online features only)

For online matches, we store the following on Google Firebase Realtime Database:

• Your chosen in-game nickname
• Board state, dice rolls, and move history during an active match
• Scores and match results
• Chat messages you send to your opponent (max 200 characters per message)
• Match timestamps (creation, last move, completion)
• Room type (public matchmaking vs. private invitation)

This data is essential for real-time multiplayer. Match data is deleted from the database when you delete the match from your "My Games" list.

3. Subscription Data

Tavla offers an optional Premium subscription (monthly $0.99 / yearly $10) that unlocks additional themes, board styles, and statistics. Payment processing is handled entirely by:

• Google Play Billing on Android
• Apple App Store on iOS

We only receive a confirmation that a subscription is active. We do not store or see your payment card details.

4. Advertising (free tier)

The free tier displays ads through Google AdMob. To serve and measure ads, AdMob may collect and share with its advertising partners:

• Your device advertising ID
• Approximate location derived from your IP address (never precise GPS location)
• Ad interaction data (which ads were shown, viewed, or tapped)

In the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, a consent form is shown on first launch before personalized ads are served; if you decline, you will see non-personalized ads. You can reset or opt out of personalized ads from your device settings:

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

Premium subscribers do not see ads.

5. Device Storage (local only)

The following are stored locally on your device only (not transmitted to our servers):

• Your in-game nickname (to restore it on next launch)
• Language preference and theme selection
• Subscription status (cached for offline access)
• Single-player game progress and statistics

All local data is removed when you uninstall the app.

Information We Do Not Collect

• Precise location data (GPS). AdMob may estimate an approximate location from your IP address solely for ad serving — see the Advertising section above.
• Contacts, camera, microphone
• Photos (except when you explicitly save a screenshot of your match)
• Behavioral analytics or tracking across other apps
• Browsing history

How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate you for online multiplayer (Sign in with Google on Android, Sign in with Apple on iOS)
• To match you with opponents in public rooms
• To synchronize game state between you and your opponent in real time
• To deliver chat messages during matches
• To process subscriptions and unlock premium content
• To show ads in the free tier (via AdMob)
• To respond to support requests

Third-Party Services

Tavla integrates with:

• Google Firebase (Authentication, Realtime Database) — Firebase Privacy
• Sign in with Google (Android) — for authentication
• Sign in with Apple (iOS) — for authentication; supports Apple's "Hide My Email" relay
• Google AdMob (free tier) — AdMob Privacy
• Google Play Services (Android) — for Play Billing and sign-in
• Apple App Store (iOS) — for in-app subscriptions and sign-in

Chat Messages & Moderation

In-game chat between you and your opponent is limited to 200 characters per message and stored temporarily on our servers so both players can see the conversation. You are responsible for the content you send.

Chat is moderated with the following tools:

• Automated filter: every message passes through a multilingual profanity filter before it is sent; offensive words are masked automatically.
• Report: long-press any message from your opponent (or tap the flag icon in the chat header) to report the user. Reports are reviewed and kept for up to 90 days, then deleted.
• Block: the same menu lets you block a user — you will no longer see their messages.

We reserve the right to remove messages or ban accounts that violate our terms (harassment, hate speech, spam, etc.).

Only the most recent 20 messages per match are kept; older messages are deleted automatically. All chat messages are deleted when the associated match is deleted.

You can also report abusive behavior by email: support@slafiy.com with the opponent's nickname, the approximate time, and a screenshot if possible.

Data Retention

• Active match data: kept while the match is ongoing
• Finished matches: retained in your "My Games" list until you delete them
• Chat messages: only the last 20 messages per match are kept; all are deleted when the associated match is deleted
• Abuse reports: kept up to 90 days for moderation, then deleted
• Account data: retained while your account is active. On deletion request, we delete your data within 30 days.

Account & Data Deletion

Delete your account (in-app): open Tavla / Backgammon Classic by Slafiy → Settings (gear icon) → Delete My Data → confirm. This permanently deletes your sign-in account, profile (nickname), game rooms, chat messages and blocked-users list from our servers. Deletion is immediate and cannot be undone.

Delete some data without deleting your account: you can delete any individual match (and its chat) from your "My Games" list inside the app. For other partial-deletion requests, email support@slafiy.com with your in-game nickname — we process requests within 30 days.

What is deleted and what is retained is described under Data Retention above. Subscription state (active/inactive) is managed by Google Play / the App Store; we never store payment details.

Your Rights

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and all match history
• Withdraw consent by signing out and uninstalling the app
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

You can also delete all of your data directly from inside the app via Settings → Delete My Data. To exercise any of the rights above by email, contact support@slafiy.com from the email address associated with your Google or Apple account (or from your Apple "Hide My Email" relay address if you used that to sign in).

Children's Privacy

Tavla is suitable for a general audience but includes chat features in online mode. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your region). If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Data Security

We use Google Firebase, an industry-standard infrastructure that encrypts data in transit (TLS) and at rest. We recommend using a strong Google/Apple account password and enabling two-factor authentication.

International Data Transfer

Slafiy is based in Turkey. Firebase data centers are operated by Google and may be located in the European Union or the United States. By using Tavla, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide notice within the app.