1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Rebirth Paradox (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you play our virtual reality roguelike game Rebirth Paradox. By playing Rebirth Paradox, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: VR headset model, controllers, system specifications
• Gameplay Data: Game progress, scores, achievements, play sessions
• Performance Data: Frame rates, crash reports, error logs
• Usage Analytics: Time spent playing, feature usage, level completion rates
• Platform Features Data: Achievement synchronization, social features integration, platform-specific user identifiers

2.2 VR-Specific Data

• Motion Data: Head and hand tracking for gameplay purposes only
• Room Setup: Play area boundaries (stored locally on device)
• Comfort Settings: Motion sickness preferences, accessibility options

2.3 In-App Purchase Data

• Transaction Information: Purchase history, transaction IDs, timestamps
• Payment Platform Data: Platform account identifiers (Steam ID, Meta ID, etc.)
• Purchase Preferences: Currency packs purchased, items bought
• Virtual Currency Balance: Gem currency amounts and usage patterns
• Subscription Status: Active subscriptions, renewal dates (if applicable)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Game experience
• Process and fulfill in-app purchases
• Track virtual currency balances and transactions
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized purchases
• Improve gameplay mechanics and performance
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance game design
• Provide customer support for purchases and technical issues
• Ensure game security and prevent cheating
• Enable platform features (achievements, social integration)
• Send purchase receipts and transaction confirmations

4. In-App Purchases

4.1 Types of Purchases

The Game offers the following in-app purchase options:

• Virtual Currency (Gems): Premium currency used for character unlocks and meta-progression upgrades
• Currency Packs: Bundles of gems at various price points
• Character Unlocks: Direct purchase of specific playable characters
• Cosmetic Items: Visual customizations (if available)

4.2 Payment Processing

• All payments are processed through your VR platform’s official payment system (Steam Wallet, Meta/Oculus Store, etc.)
• Payment methods, billing information, and credit card details are handled exclusively by the platform
• We receive only confirmation of completed transactions and basic purchase information
• Platform payment terms and conditions apply to all purchases

4.3 Refund Policy

• Refunds for in-app purchases are subject to the refund policy of your VR platform (Steam, Meta/Oculus, etc.)
• Virtual currency and items are generally non-refundable once delivered to your account
• For technical issues or unauthorized purchases, contact us at Info@indiexrgames.com
• Platform-specific refund requests should be submitted through the platform’s support channels

4.4 Virtual Items and Currency

• Virtual currency (gems) and items purchased have no real-world value
• Virtual items cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred between accounts
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue virtual items with reasonable notice
• Virtual currency balances may be subject to expiration if account is inactive for extended periods

4.5 Children and Purchases

4.6 Purchase Data Retention

• Transaction records are retained for accounting and tax purposes as required by law (typically 7 years)
• Virtual currency balances are stored as long as your account is active
• Purchase history may be retained for customer support and fraud prevention
• You can request deletion of purchase data subject to legal retention requirements

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

• Save games and settings are stored locally on your device
• Motion tracking data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored
• Room setup data remains on your local device only
• Virtual currency balance may be cached locally for offline display

5.2 Cloud Storage

• Game progress may be backed up to secure cloud servers
• Virtual currency balances and purchase history are stored on secure servers
• Platform achievements and social data may be stored on platform servers
• All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard protocols (TLS/SSL)
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate the Game
• Payment Processors: VR platform payment systems for transaction processing
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
• Platform Integration: Data necessary for VR platform features and services
• Fraud Prevention: Sharing transaction data with fraud detection services

6.1 Third-Party Services

The Game may use:

• Analytics services (anonymized data only)
• Cloud save providers
• Crash reporting tools
• VR platform services (Steam VR, Meta/Oculus, etc.)
• Payment processing services (via VR platforms)

6.2 Meta Platform Integration

When using Meta/Oculus platforms, certain data may be shared with Meta to enable:

• Achievement tracking and synchronization
• Social features and friend connections
• Platform-specific user experience improvements
• In-app purchase processing and receipt validation

This data sharing is governed by both this policy and Meta’s Privacy Policy.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we collect
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of ALL your data (both local and remote)
• Portability: Export your game data
• Opt-out: Disable analytics and data collection (may affect functionality)
• Purchase History: Request a record of all in-app purchases

7.1 How to Exercise Your Rights

For Other Requests:

• Contact us at: Info@indiexrgames.com
• Use in-game privacy settings to manage data collection preferences
• For purchase-related inquiries, use subject line “Purchase Inquiry”

8. VR Safety and Health

We collect minimal health-related data only for safety:

• Comfort settings to prevent motion sickness
• Play session duration for health recommendations
• This data is used solely for your safety and comfort

9. Data Retention

• Gameplay Data: Retained while you actively play the Game
• Account Data: Retained until account deletion or data deletion request
• Purchase Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Virtual Currency Balances: Retained while account is active
• Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for up to 2 years
• Support Data: Retained for up to 1 year after resolution
• Platform Data: Subject to platform-specific retention policies

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Game is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the Game
• Sending an email notification (if applicable)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website
• Updating the “Effective Date” and version number at the top of this policy

12. Contact Information

13. Platform-Specific Information

Steam VR Users

• Subject to Steam’s Privacy Policy and Subscriber Agreement
• Achievement data may be shared with Steam platform
• Purchases processed through Steam Wallet
• Steam’s refund policy applies to all purchases

Meta/Oculus Users

• Subject to Meta’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
• May integrate with Meta social features
• Achievement and progress data may be synchronized with Meta services
• Purchases processed through Meta/Oculus Store payment system
• Users can request deletion of all data including platform-integrated data

Other VR Platforms

• Subject to respective platform privacy policies and terms
• Integration features may share limited data with platforms
• Platform-specific payment processors handle all transactions