1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Treble Games Limited, a company registered in Ireland operating the game Sonarchy ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, stores, and protects information about you when you use the Game. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and transparently.

By using the Game, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. This Policy is incorporated into and forms part of the Terms of Service.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

Sonarchy does not use accounts. There is no sign-up and no sign-in: we do not ask for your email address, a password, or any profile information. To play, you provide only:

• A display name, chosen by you when you join a game (visible to other players in that game)

Your display name exists only within the game sessions you join, and guest game data is anonymised or deleted within approximately 24 hours of a game ending (see Section 4). If we introduce optional account features in the future, we will update this Policy before collecting any additional information.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you use the Game, we may automatically collect:

• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• IP address and general location (country/region level)
• Game session data, including rooms joined, songs selected, and votes cast
• Error logs and crash reports to help us diagnose and fix issues
• Usage patterns and feature engagement to help us improve the Game

2.3 YouTube API Services

Sonarchy uses YouTube API Services. By using the Game's music search and playback features, you also agree to the YouTube Terms of Service. YouTube and Google collect and process data in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy.

When you search for a song, your search query is sent server-side to the YouTube Data API. In return we receive video metadata only: video IDs, titles, channel names, durations, and thumbnails.

Storage and retention: cached search results expire after 24 hours and are purged by a daily scheduled job. Song metadata stored as part of a guest game is deleted or anonymised on the same cycle as other guest game data (see Section 4). We do not access any YouTube user data: there is no YouTube or Google sign-in in the Game, and no authorized user data is requested or received via the YouTube API.

Music playback happens in YouTube's embedded player. When a video is loaded, YouTube and Google receive data about your device and browser (such as your IP address, device identifiers, and cookies YouTube may have set on prior visits) and process your interaction with the embedded video under their own policies. We do not control what data YouTube collects via the embedded player.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Let you join and play games under your chosen display name
• Operate multiplayer game sessions and sync game state across devices
• Maintain the continuity and security of a game session
• Improve game performance, fix bugs, and develop new features
• Respond to you when you contact us
• Detect and prevent fraud, cheating, or abuse

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.

4. Data storage and security

Game session information is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database platform. Data is stored on servers that may be located outside your country of residence, including within the European Economic Area or other regions.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and you use the Game at your own risk.

Retention: guest game data (rooms, display names, song selections, votes, scores) is anonymised or deleted by scheduled jobs within approximately 24 hours of a game ending. Cached YouTube search results expire after 24 hours and are purged by a daily scheduled job, so they persist for at most around 48 hours.

5. Data sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers (such as Supabase and Vercel) who process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it
• With YouTube and Google as necessary to process music search queries via the YouTube Data API
• With Apple and RevenueCat when you make an in-app purchase in the iOS app (see Section 6)
• If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Treble Games Limited, Sonarchy's users, or the public
• In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition), subject to the successor honoring this Policy

6. Purchases

The Sonarchy iOS app offers an optional one-time in-app purchase (a cosmetic character pack). The purchase is processed by Apple through the App Store; Apple handles payment, and no name, email address, or payment details ever reach us.

We use RevenueCat to validate purchases and manage entitlements. RevenueCat receives purchase receipt data from Apple and an anonymous app user ID — no name, email address, or payment details. See the RevenueCat Privacy Policy for how RevenueCat handles this data.

Your entitlement state (which character packs you have unlocked) is shared with the game room you are in, so other players can see the characters you have unlocked.

7. Multiplayer visibility

Sonarchy is a social, multiplayer game. Please be aware that:

• Your chosen username is visible to other players in any game session you join
• Your song selections and votes are visible to other players in the same session during gameplay
• Your scores and rankings may be displayed on in-game leaderboards

Do not use your real name, email address, or other sensitive information as your display username.

8. Children's privacy

The Game is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information and restrict their access.

Users between 13 and 18 should use the Game only with parental permission. Parents are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy with their children.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of game data associated with you (note that guest game data is in any case anonymised or deleted within approximately 24 hours of a game ending)
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• The right to data portability (where applicable under your local law, including under the GDPR for users in the European Economic Area)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@sonarchy.com. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or operational purposes even after a deletion request.

10. Cookies and tracking

The Game and our web infrastructure may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and collect usage analytics. By using the Game, you consent to this use.

You may be able to configure your browser or device to refuse certain cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Game.

11. Third-party links and services

The Game relies on and may link to third-party services including YouTube, Google, RevenueCat, Apple, Supabase, and Vercel. These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third party.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post the updated Policy with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Game after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users (e.g., via a notice in the Game or on our website).

13. Contact us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@sonarchy.com. We take privacy inquiries seriously and will respond promptly.