Ddokgu StudioPrivacy Policy
Ddokgu Studio ("we") provides the mobile game Threw It All In! (the "Game"). We respect your privacy and follow the Personal Information Protection Act of the Republic of Korea and other applicable laws. This policy explains what information we handle, why, and how. If this English version differs from the Korean version, the Korean version prevails.
1. At a glance
- You can play without signing up. We do not ask for your name, phone number or address.
- Your game data (progress, stars, gems, outfits, nickname, settings) is stored only on your device. Only if you choose to link a Google account do we keep it on our server, so you can continue after reinstalling or changing devices.
- To show ads, our ad partner (Google) collects an advertising ID and device information.
- Purchases are handled by the app store. We never receive card numbers or other payment details.
2. Information we handle and why
| Category | Items | Purpose | How collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game data | Progress, currencies and items, outfits, nickname, settings | Running the game and letting you continue | Stored on your device by default. Sent to our server only if you link an account |
| Account link (optional) | Google account ID, email address, time of linking | Identifying you, backing up and restoring game data, checking purchases | Provided by Google when you choose "Link Google account" in the Game |
| Ads | Advertising ID, IP address, device info (model, OS, language), ad views and clicks, diagnostics | Serving ads, measuring ad performance, preventing fraud | Collected automatically by the ad SDK when an ad is shown |
| Purchases | Item purchased, time of purchase, order number | Delivering paid items, handling refunds and support | Provided by the app store when you pay |
| Support | Email address, your message and anything you include | Answering questions and complaints | Sent by you by email |
We do not collect sensitive information such as national ID numbers or health data, nor precise location. The Game does not request access to your contacts, photos, microphone or camera.
3. How long we keep it
| Category | Retention |
|---|---|
| Game data | If you have not linked an account: it stays on your device and is removed when you tap "Reset data" or uninstall. If you have linked an account: kept on our server until you delete the account, then deleted without delay. |
| Account information | Until you delete the account, then deleted without delay. |
| Ad-related data | According to the ad partner's retention policy (Section 5). |
| Purchase records | 5 years, as required by the Korean Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce. |
| Support records | Records of complaints or disputes: 3 years (same Act). Other simple inquiries: 1 year after we reply. |
4. Sharing with third parties
We use your information only for the purposes in Section 2. We do not sell it or give it to third parties unless you consent or the law requires it.
5. Service providers and international transfers
Ads
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Google LLC (AdMob) |
| Data | Advertising ID, IP address, device info, ad views and clicks, diagnostics |
| Countries | The United States and other countries where Google operates data centers |
| When and how | Each time the Game loads an ad, over an encrypted connection |
| Purpose | Serving ads, measuring ad performance, preventing fraud |
| Retention | As described in Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy) |
Game data backup (only if you link an account)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Supabase, Inc. (server, database and sign-in service) |
| Data | Account ID, email address, game data, nickname, purchase history |
| Storage location | Seoul, Republic of Korea (Supabase's Seoul region). Supabase is a US company. |
| When and how | When you link an account and each time your data is saved, over an encrypted connection |
| Purpose | Backing up and restoring game data, identifying you |
| Retention | Until you delete your account |
| How to refuse | Do not link an account. You can still play, but you cannot recover your data after uninstalling or changing devices. |
Account linking uses Google Sign-In. We never receive or store your password.
You can stop the advertising ID from being sent by deleting it or turning off personalized ads in your device settings (Section 8). Most ads in the Game are optional rewarded ads; you can play without watching them, but you will not receive the rewards.
Payments are processed by the app store (Google Play) under its own terms and privacy policy.
6. How we delete data
- Electronic files are deleted in a way that cannot be recovered.
- Information we must keep by law is stored separately and used only for that purpose.
7. Your rights
You may ask at any time to access, correct, delete or stop the processing of your personal information.
- Game data: tap "Reset data" in the Game's settings, or uninstall the app. You can change your nickname in settings.
- Linked account and server data: use "Delete account" in the Game's settings, or follow the account deletion page (https://ddokgustudio.com/delete-account/en/). Your saved game data and account information are deleted together.
- Other requests: email ddokgustudio@gmail.com and we will act without delay.
- You may exercise these rights through a legal representative or an authorized person, with documents proving the authorization.
- Information that other laws require us to keep cannot be deleted on request.
8. Advertising ID and how to opt out
The Game does not use cookies, but it uses your device's advertising ID to show ads. On Android: Settings → Google → Ads → "Delete advertising ID" or "Reset advertising ID". Menu names may differ by device. If you opt out, you may see non-personalized ads instead.
9. Children
The Game can be played without signing up, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If we learn that we have, we will delete it without delay. Parents who believe their child's information was collected can contact us (Section 11).
10. Security
- We process only the minimum information. Game data of players who have not linked an account is not stored on our server.
- Server data is exchanged over encrypted connections, and access is limited so that each player can reach only their own data.
- Data sent to ad partners is sent over encrypted connections.
- Our support email account is protected with two-step verification and accessed only by the representative.
11. Privacy officer
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Ddokgu Studio |
| Name | Seokgyu Yoon (Representative) |
| ddokgustudio@gmail.com |
12. Getting help
For privacy complaints you may also contact the Korean Personal Information Infringement Report Center (privacy.kisa.or.kr, +82-118) or the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee (www.kopico.go.kr).
13. Changes to this policy
This policy applies from its effective date. We will announce changes in the Game and on this page, and give 7 days' notice of important changes.