Privacy Policy

Introduction

Three Lions ("we," "us," "our," or "Application") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using Three Lions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Gameplay Data

Three Lions may collect the following information during gameplay:

• Match results including final scores and goal differentials
• Tournament progress tracking your advancement through England's World Cup run
• Natural language prompts you provide during matches (processed locally on your device)
• Leaderboard entries including goal-difference statistics associated with your player profile

1.2 Device Information

We may collect certain technical information about your device:

• Device type and model
• Operating system and version
• Device capabilities (to determine AI processing mode support)
• Unique device identifiers
• Mobile network information

1.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your interactions with the Application:

• Session duration and frequency
• Features accessed and gameplay statistics
• Crash reports and performance diagnostics
• Timestamps of application usage

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Operating the Application: To provide, maintain, and improve Three Lions functionality
• Leaderboard Management: To maintain persistent goal-difference records and display your tournament achievements
• Performance Optimization: To analyze gameplay patterns and optimize AI behavior and match dynamics
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues, crashes, and performance problems
• Analytics: To understand how players interact with the game and identify areas for improvement
• Notifications: To send you updates, announcements, or promotional information (with your consent)
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, and applicable regulations

3. On-Device Processing

Three Lions includes an AI-driven tactical simulation mode that processes your natural language coaching prompts directly on your device on supported hardware. The following applies to on-device processing:

• Your prompts are analyzed locally and are not transmitted to external servers during on-device processing
• The AI model operates entirely on your device without sending raw gameplay data elsewhere
• We do not store your specific coaching instructions beyond your current session
• Device resources may be used for real-time tactical calculations

4. Data Storage and Retention

4.1 Local Storage

Your current gameplay session data, match history, and leaderboard statistics are stored locally on your device. This includes:

• Your tournament progress
• Final match scores and goal differentials
• Persistent leaderboard entries

4.2 Cloud Storage

Leaderboard data is stored on our servers to maintain a persistent global record of player achievements. This allows you to:

• View your ranking relative to other players
• Track your best tournament runs
• Preserve your achievements across device changes

4.3 Data Retention

We retain gameplay data and leaderboard entries for as long as you use the Application. You may request deletion of your leaderboard entries at any time by contacting us using the information below.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in hosting leaderboard data or providing analytics
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Protection of Rights: To prevent fraud, enforce agreements, or protect player safety
• Public Leaderboard: Your goal-difference statistics and player rankings may be displayed publicly on the leaderboard (anonymized or with your consent)

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption of leaderboard data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to sensitive data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access, review, and obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you. To request this, please contact us using the information below.

7.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your leaderboard records and associated data at any time. Once deleted, your rankings and tournament records will be removed from our servers.

7.3 Local Data Management

Your gameplay data stored locally on your device can be deleted by:

• Clearing the Application's local storage through your device settings
• Uninstalling the Application

7.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential data collection (such as analytics and promotional communications) through the Application settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Three Lions is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account immediately.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to Three Lions should contact us immediately using the information provided below.

9. Third-Party Links

Three Lions may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using Three Lions, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may provide a different level of data protection than your home country.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this Privacy Policy was most recently revised. Your continued use of Three Lions following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@dougmolineux.com
• GitHub: github.com/dougmolineux/three-lions
• Website: dougmolineux.com

We will make every effort to resolve any privacy concerns within a reasonable timeframe.