# Privacy and Permissions
Understand what data Lizard uses, how your privacy is protected, and how to manage app permissions.
## Overview of Privacy Protection
### Privacy-First Design
Lizard is designed with privacy as a core principle:
- **Local Processing**: All motion and gameplay data stays on your device
- **Minimal Data Collection**: Only essential data for app functionality
- **No Personal Information**: No personal data collected or transmitted
- **Transparent Usage**: Clear explanation of what data is used and why
### Data That Stays on Your Device
- **Motion Data**: Device tilt and orientation information
- **Gameplay Statistics**: Lizard counts, button taps, session duration
- **App Preferences**: Settings and configuration choices
- **Temporary Data**: Session information and performance metrics
## Required Permissions
### Motion & Orientation Access
#### What It's Used For
- **Gravity Control**: Detect device tilting for gravity direction changes
- **Orientation**: Adjust gameplay for portrait/landscape modes
- **Physics Simulation**: Real-time motion data for realistic gravity effects
#### How It Works
- **Local Processing**: All motion data processed on your device only
- **Real-Time Only**: Data used immediately, not stored or saved
- **No Transmission**: Motion information never leaves your device
- **No Tracking**: Device movement not tracked or recorded
#### Managing This Permission
1. **Enable**: Settings > Lizard > Motion & Orientation
2. **Disable**: Turn off if you prefer not to use tilt controls
3. **Alternative**: Gravity works with device orientation only
4. **Re-enable**: Can be turned back on anytime
### Game Center Access (Optional)
#### What It's Used For
- **Achievements**: Track and unlock gameplay milestones
- **Leaderboards**: Compare scores with friends and global players
- **Progress Sync**: Save progress across your devices
- **Social Features**: Connect with other Lizard players
#### Data Shared with Game Center
- **Achievement Progress**: Which achievements you've unlocked
- **Leaderboard Scores**: Your lizard count and button tap totals
- **Game Center Profile**: Your Game Center username and avatar
- **Device-Independent**: No device information shared
#### Managing Game Center
1. **Enable**: Settings > Game Center > Sign In
2. **Privacy**: Control visibility in Game Center settings
3. **Disable**: Sign out of Game Center to stop data sharing
4. **Granular Control**: Manage what's shared in Game Center privacy settings
## Data Collection and Usage
### What Data is Collected
#### Automatically Collected
- **App Usage**: Basic app open/close events for stability
- **Performance Metrics**: Frame rate and performance data for optimization
- **Crash Reports**: Technical information if app crashes (no personal data)
#### Never Collected
- **Personal Information**: Name, email, phone number, address
- **Location Data**: No GPS or location tracking
- **Camera/Photos**: No access to camera or photo library
- **Contacts**: No access to your contacts or address book
- **Browsing Data**: No web browsing history or data
### How Data is Used
#### Local Optimization
- **Performance Tuning**: Adjust app performance for your device
- **User Experience**: Remember preferences and settings
- **Stability**: Identify and fix technical issues
#### No Advertising
- **No Ads**: Lizard contains no advertisements
- **No Tracking**: No behavioral tracking or profiling
- **No Selling**: No data sold or shared with third parties
## Game Center Privacy
### What Game Center Shares
#### Public Information
- **Username**: Your Game Center display name
- **Achievements**: Completed achievements (if privacy allows)
- **Leaderboard Scores**: Your position on leaderboards
- **Friend Activity**: Shared with Game Center friends only
#### Private Information
- **Gameplay Details**: Specific gameplay sessions not shared
- **Device Information**: No device model or technical details
- **Personal Data**: No personal information beyond Game Center profile
### Controlling Game Center Privacy
1. **Profile Visibility**: Settings > Game Center > Profile Privacy
2. **Friend Discoverability**: Control who can find you
3. **Achievement Sharing**: Choose what achievements are visible
4. **Friend Requests**: Manage who can send friend requests
## Third-Party Integration
### Apple Services Only
Lizard integrates only with Apple's built-in services:
- **Game Center**: Apple's gaming platform
- **iOS System Services**: Motion sensors, audio, graphics
- **App Store**: For app updates and distribution
### No Third-Party Services
- **No Analytics**: No third-party analytics or tracking services
- **No Social Media**: No integration with external social platforms
- **No Cloud Services**: No third-party cloud storage or sync
- **No Advertising Networks**: No external advertising or marketing services
## Support and Messaging
### Zendesk Integration
#### Support Data
When you contact support through the app:
- **Message Content**: Your questions and descriptions
- **Device Information**: Basic technical specs for troubleshooting
- **App Version**: Current app version for support context
- **Optional Screenshots**: Only if you choose to share them
#### Data Protection
- **Secure Transmission**: All support communications encrypted
- **Limited Scope**: Only support-related information shared
- **User Control**: You choose what information to provide
- **Data Retention**: Support data retained only as long as needed
### Alternative Support
- **Email Support**: Direct email if in-app messaging unavailable
- **No Required Information**: Provide only what you're comfortable sharing
- **Anonymous Options**: Can request support without identifying information
## Managing Your Privacy
### Review Current Permissions
1. **iOS Settings > Lizard**: Review all granted permissions
2. **Game Center Settings**: Check Game Center privacy settings
3. **App Store**: Review app information and privacy details
### Adjusting Privacy Settings
#### Motion Permission
- **Full Control**: Enable/disable motion access anytime
- **No Penalty**: All core features work without motion access
- **Immediate Effect**: Changes take effect immediately
#### Game Center
- **Flexible Options**: Full range of privacy controls
- **Granular Settings**: Control specific sharing options
- **Easy Changes**: Modify settings anytime in iOS Settings
### Data Deletion
#### Local Data
- **App Deletion**: Removes all local app data
- **Settings Reset**: Clear preferences by reinstalling app
- **Game Center**: Managed through Apple's Game Center system
#### Support Data
- **Request Deletion**: Contact support to delete support conversation data
- **Automatic Expiration**: Support data automatically expires over time
- **User Control**: You control what information is shared
## Transparency and Updates
### Privacy Policy Updates
- **Clear Communication**: Any privacy changes clearly communicated
- **App Store Updates**: Privacy changes noted in app update descriptions
- **User Choice**: Significant changes require user consent
### Staying Informed
- **App Store**: Check app privacy information on App Store page
- **Release Notes**: Privacy changes documented in update notes
- **Support**: Contact support with any privacy questions
## Children's Privacy
### Age-Appropriate Design
- **No Personal Data**: App doesn't collect personal information from anyone
- **Safe Content**: All content appropriate for all ages
- **No Communication**: No chat or communication features with other users
- **Parental Controls**: Compatible with iOS parental controls
### COPPA Compliance
- **No Data Collection**: Compliant by not collecting personal information
- **Safe Experience**: Designed for safe use by children
- **Parental Oversight**: Parents can control all permissions through iOS
## Questions and Support
### Privacy Questions
If you have questions about privacy or data usage:
1. **In-App Support**: Use Support tab for privacy questions
2. **General Information**: This article covers most privacy aspects
3. **Specific Concerns**: Contact support for detailed privacy questions
### Reporting Issues
If you suspect any privacy-related issues:
- **Immediate Action**: Report through in-app support
- **Detailed Description**: Explain specific privacy concerns
- **Quick Response**: Privacy issues receive high priority support
---
**Related Articles:**
- [System Requirements](system-requirements)
- [Setting Up Motion Controls](../getting-started/setting-up-motion-controls)
- [Game Center Integration](../features/game-center-integration)
- [Beta Testing with TestFlight](beta-testing-with-testflight)
Understand what data Lizard uses, how your privacy is protected, and how to manage app permissions.
## Overview of Privacy Protection
### Privacy-First Design
Lizard is designed with privacy as a core principle:
- **Local Processing**: All motion and gameplay data stays on your device
- **Minimal Data Collection**: Only essential data for app functionality
- **No Personal Information**: No personal data collected or transmitted
- **Transparent Usage**: Clear explanation of what data is used and why
### Data That Stays on Your Device
- **Motion Data**: Device tilt and orientation information
- **Gameplay Statistics**: Lizard counts, button taps, session duration
- **App Preferences**: Settings and configuration choices
- **Temporary Data**: Session information and performance metrics
## Required Permissions
### Motion & Orientation Access
#### What It's Used For
- **Gravity Control**: Detect device tilting for gravity direction changes
- **Orientation**: Adjust gameplay for portrait/landscape modes
- **Physics Simulation**: Real-time motion data for realistic gravity effects
#### How It Works
- **Local Processing**: All motion data processed on your device only
- **Real-Time Only**: Data used immediately, not stored or saved
- **No Transmission**: Motion information never leaves your device
- **No Tracking**: Device movement not tracked or recorded
#### Managing This Permission
1. **Enable**: Settings > Lizard > Motion & Orientation
2. **Disable**: Turn off if you prefer not to use tilt controls
3. **Alternative**: Gravity works with device orientation only
4. **Re-enable**: Can be turned back on anytime
### Game Center Access (Optional)
#### What It's Used For
- **Achievements**: Track and unlock gameplay milestones
- **Leaderboards**: Compare scores with friends and global players
- **Progress Sync**: Save progress across your devices
- **Social Features**: Connect with other Lizard players
#### Data Shared with Game Center
- **Achievement Progress**: Which achievements you've unlocked
- **Leaderboard Scores**: Your lizard count and button tap totals
- **Game Center Profile**: Your Game Center username and avatar
- **Device-Independent**: No device information shared
#### Managing Game Center
1. **Enable**: Settings > Game Center > Sign In
2. **Privacy**: Control visibility in Game Center settings
3. **Disable**: Sign out of Game Center to stop data sharing
4. **Granular Control**: Manage what's shared in Game Center privacy settings
## Data Collection and Usage
### What Data is Collected
#### Automatically Collected
- **App Usage**: Basic app open/close events for stability
- **Performance Metrics**: Frame rate and performance data for optimization
- **Crash Reports**: Technical information if app crashes (no personal data)
#### Never Collected
- **Personal Information**: Name, email, phone number, address
- **Location Data**: No GPS or location tracking
- **Camera/Photos**: No access to camera or photo library
- **Contacts**: No access to your contacts or address book
- **Browsing Data**: No web browsing history or data
### How Data is Used
#### Local Optimization
- **Performance Tuning**: Adjust app performance for your device
- **User Experience**: Remember preferences and settings
- **Stability**: Identify and fix technical issues
#### No Advertising
- **No Ads**: Lizard contains no advertisements
- **No Tracking**: No behavioral tracking or profiling
- **No Selling**: No data sold or shared with third parties
## Game Center Privacy
### What Game Center Shares
#### Public Information
- **Username**: Your Game Center display name
- **Achievements**: Completed achievements (if privacy allows)
- **Leaderboard Scores**: Your position on leaderboards
- **Friend Activity**: Shared with Game Center friends only
#### Private Information
- **Gameplay Details**: Specific gameplay sessions not shared
- **Device Information**: No device model or technical details
- **Personal Data**: No personal information beyond Game Center profile
### Controlling Game Center Privacy
1. **Profile Visibility**: Settings > Game Center > Profile Privacy
2. **Friend Discoverability**: Control who can find you
3. **Achievement Sharing**: Choose what achievements are visible
4. **Friend Requests**: Manage who can send friend requests
## Third-Party Integration
### Apple Services Only
Lizard integrates only with Apple's built-in services:
- **Game Center**: Apple's gaming platform
- **iOS System Services**: Motion sensors, audio, graphics
- **App Store**: For app updates and distribution
### No Third-Party Services
- **No Analytics**: No third-party analytics or tracking services
- **No Social Media**: No integration with external social platforms
- **No Cloud Services**: No third-party cloud storage or sync
- **No Advertising Networks**: No external advertising or marketing services
## Support and Messaging
### Zendesk Integration
#### Support Data
When you contact support through the app:
- **Message Content**: Your questions and descriptions
- **Device Information**: Basic technical specs for troubleshooting
- **App Version**: Current app version for support context
- **Optional Screenshots**: Only if you choose to share them
#### Data Protection
- **Secure Transmission**: All support communications encrypted
- **Limited Scope**: Only support-related information shared
- **User Control**: You choose what information to provide
- **Data Retention**: Support data retained only as long as needed
### Alternative Support
- **Email Support**: Direct email if in-app messaging unavailable
- **No Required Information**: Provide only what you're comfortable sharing
- **Anonymous Options**: Can request support without identifying information
## Managing Your Privacy
### Review Current Permissions
1. **iOS Settings > Lizard**: Review all granted permissions
2. **Game Center Settings**: Check Game Center privacy settings
3. **App Store**: Review app information and privacy details
### Adjusting Privacy Settings
#### Motion Permission
- **Full Control**: Enable/disable motion access anytime
- **No Penalty**: All core features work without motion access
- **Immediate Effect**: Changes take effect immediately
#### Game Center
- **Flexible Options**: Full range of privacy controls
- **Granular Settings**: Control specific sharing options
- **Easy Changes**: Modify settings anytime in iOS Settings
### Data Deletion
#### Local Data
- **App Deletion**: Removes all local app data
- **Settings Reset**: Clear preferences by reinstalling app
- **Game Center**: Managed through Apple's Game Center system
#### Support Data
- **Request Deletion**: Contact support to delete support conversation data
- **Automatic Expiration**: Support data automatically expires over time
- **User Control**: You control what information is shared
## Transparency and Updates
### Privacy Policy Updates
- **Clear Communication**: Any privacy changes clearly communicated
- **App Store Updates**: Privacy changes noted in app update descriptions
- **User Choice**: Significant changes require user consent
### Staying Informed
- **App Store**: Check app privacy information on App Store page
- **Release Notes**: Privacy changes documented in update notes
- **Support**: Contact support with any privacy questions
## Children's Privacy
### Age-Appropriate Design
- **No Personal Data**: App doesn't collect personal information from anyone
- **Safe Content**: All content appropriate for all ages
- **No Communication**: No chat or communication features with other users
- **Parental Controls**: Compatible with iOS parental controls
### COPPA Compliance
- **No Data Collection**: Compliant by not collecting personal information
- **Safe Experience**: Designed for safe use by children
- **Parental Oversight**: Parents can control all permissions through iOS
## Questions and Support
### Privacy Questions
If you have questions about privacy or data usage:
1. **In-App Support**: Use Support tab for privacy questions
2. **General Information**: This article covers most privacy aspects
3. **Specific Concerns**: Contact support for detailed privacy questions
### Reporting Issues
If you suspect any privacy-related issues:
- **Immediate Action**: Report through in-app support
- **Detailed Description**: Explain specific privacy concerns
- **Quick Response**: Privacy issues receive high priority support
---
**Related Articles:**
- [System Requirements](system-requirements)
- [Setting Up Motion Controls](../getting-started/setting-up-motion-controls)
- [Game Center Integration](../features/game-center-integration)
- [Beta Testing with TestFlight](beta-testing-with-testflight)
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