# Privacy Policy

**Asticus**  
Last updated: July 8, 2026

## Overview

Asticus is a murder mystery detective game. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

## Data We Collect

**Account Information**  
When you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive your name (or alias) and email address solely to create and authenticate your account.

**Game Data**  
We store your game progress, interview history, and notes on our servers so you can resume games across sessions.

**No Tracking or Analytics**  
We do not collect device identifiers, location data, usage analytics, or advertising identifiers. We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising SDKs.

## How We Use Your Data

- To authenticate you and secure your account
- To save and restore your game progress
- To generate game content (your questions are sent to AI services to produce suspect responses)

## Third-Party Services

- **OpenAI** — Your interview questions are sent to OpenAI's API to generate suspect responses. These are processed per OpenAI's [API data usage policy](https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies), which states that API inputs are not used to train their models.
- **Apple Sign In / Google Sign In** — Used solely for authentication. We only receive the name and email you authorize.
- **Amazon Web Services (AWS)** — Our servers and data storage run on AWS infrastructure.

## Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on encrypted AWS servers. We retain your game data for as long as your account is active. We do not sell, share, or transfer your personal data to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

## Data Deletion

You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting us at the email below. Upon request, we will permanently delete your account information and game data within 30 days.

## Children's Privacy

Asticus is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes.

## Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at:  
privacy@asticus.com