Welcome to Barq.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Barq mobile application and website.

By using Barq, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you register or log in, we may collect:

• Email address
• Phone number (for OTP verification)
• Password (encrypted)
• Apple ID (if used for login)
• Country and city
• Gender (optional)

You may also play certain offline modes without creating an account.

1.2 Authentication Data

To protect your account, we use secure authentication methods including:

• Email verification
• Phone number OTP verification
• Apple ID login

Temporary authentication codes are not permanently stored.

1.3 Subscription & Payment Information

If you purchase a subscription or use coupons:

• Subscription type and status
• Free game limits
• Coupon usage history
• Payment confirmation

⚠ Barq does not store full credit or debit card details.

Payments are processed securely through authorized third-party payment providers.

1.4 Game & Usage Information

To improve the game experience, we may collect:

• Game room activity
• Scores and rankings
• Help tools usage
• QR code redemption logs
• App performance data

This information helps us improve gameplay and prevent abuse.

1.5 Kids Mode

Barq includes a Kids Mode designed for safe offline play.

We do not intentionally collect unnecessary personal information from children.

Parental supervision is recommended.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Enable multiplayer gameplay
• Verify identity using OTP or Apple ID
• Manage subscriptions and free game limits
• Apply coupons and QR codes
• Display sponsor banners inside the app
• Improve game performance and features
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized access

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Sponsors & Advertisements

Barq may display sponsor banners within the application.

• Sponsors do not receive your personal data directly from us.
• Ads are displayed within the app interface only.
• No personal information is shared with sponsors without your consent.

4. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with trusted service providers such as:

• Payment gateway providers
• SMS gateway providers (for OTP)
• Apple authentication services
• Cloud hosting providers

All third parties are required to protect your data.

5. Data Security

We take security seriously. We use:

• Encrypted password storage
• Secure backend infrastructure
• Token-based authentication
• Access control for admin users
• Monitoring to prevent unauthorized access

However, no system is 100% secure. We continuously improve our protection measures.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update your profile details
• Request account deletion
• Withdraw consent

To request deletion or support, contact:

📧 [Insert Official Support Email]

Account deletion requests may take up to 30 days to process.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data:

• While your account is active
• As required for legal and financial compliance
• To prevent fraud and misuse

Inactive accounts may be anonymized after extended inactivity.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy if:

• New features are added
• Legal requirements change
• Security improvements are made

Major updates will be communicated inside the application.

✅ User Consent

By creating an account or using Barq, you confirm that:

• You agree to this Privacy Policy
• You consent to the collection and processing of your data for gameplay and security purposes
• You understand that sponsor banners may appear within the app

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the application.