🎲 Dice Cat Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us

Last Updated: October 25, 2025
Effective Date: October 25, 2025

1. Who We Are

Dice Cat is operated by Caitlyn Carmabella Nayeli ("we," "us," or "our"). Dice Cat is a mobile application designed to help adult tabletop gamers (18+) find compatible gaming partners in their area.

2. Age Requirement

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, display name, email address, date of birth, pronouns, and bio
• Profile Information: Custom meeple avatar design (body shape, colors, accessories), profile photos (optional), gaming preferences
• Location Information: City, state, and country (we do NOT collect precise GPS coordinates)
• Gaming Preferences: Favorite games, skill levels, play styles, preferred game types (board games, RPGs), online platforms, and gaming availability schedule
• Communication: Messages sent through our chat system, group messages, and session planning details
• Minigame Data: Progress and preferences in optional minigames (such as Nerdle word puzzles and Sanctuary creature collection)

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the app, interaction patterns
• Push Notification Tokens: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) tokens for Android or Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) tokens for iOS to send you notifications
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Core Services

• Matchmaking: We use your location (city-level), game preferences, availability, and play styles to suggest compatible gaming partners through our algorithm
• Profile Display: Your profile information is shown to other users when you appear in their matches
• Communication: Enable messaging, group chats, and session planning between matched users
• Notifications: Send push notifications about new matches, messages, session invitations, and app updates
• Minigames: Save your progress and preferences in optional minigames

4.2 Safety and Security

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
• Process reports of inappropriate behavior and enforce our community standards
• Maintain blocked user lists and enforce user blocks
• Preserve evidence in cases of harassment or safety concerns

4.3 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve matchmaking algorithms
• Understand how users interact with features to enhance user experience
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features based on user behavior

5. Information Sharing

5.1 With Other Users

We share your profile information (display name, username, bio, meeple avatar, gaming preferences, and location) with other users when:

• You appear in their match suggestions
• You connect with them
• You join a gaming session or group together
• You send them messages

5.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate Dice Cat:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Push notifications for Android
• Apple Push Notification Service: Push notifications for iOS
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and payment processing (no payment card data stored by Dice Cat)
• BoardGameGeek API: Game information and metadata (no personal data shared)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for providing services to Dice Cat.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal process (subpoena, court order, etc.)
• Law enforcement requests
• Protection of our rights or safety of our users
• Investigation of fraud or security issues

5.4 Business Transfers

If Dice Cat is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or app notification before your information is transferred.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

6.1 Active Accounts

We retain your information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide you services.

6.2 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through the Account Settings page. When you delete your account:

6.3 Message Retention Period

Retention: Anonymized messages are retained indefinitely to preserve conversation context and evidence for safety investigations.

Exception: In the following cases, messages may be permanently deleted:

• Both parties to a conversation request deletion
• Messages are part of a resolved safety investigation and no longer needed (after 2 years)
• Legal requirement to delete

To request message deletion after account deletion, contact us at carma@dice-cat.com with your former username and the conversation involved. We will review on a case-by-case basis.

6.4 Inactive Accounts

Accounts inactive for 2+ years may be deleted. We will notify you via email 30 days before deletion.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update your profile information at any time through the app's Edit Profile section.

7.2 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data by emailing carma@dice-cat.com. We will provide your data in a portable format (JSON) within 30 days.

7.3 Deletion

You can delete your account and most associated data through the app's Account Settings page. See Section 6.2 above for details on what is deleted vs. anonymized.

7.4 Marketing Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by adjusting your notification settings in the app.

7.5 Push Notifications

You can control push notifications through your device settings or in-app notification preferences.

8. Security Measures

8.1 Protection Measures

We take data security seriously and implement various measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS
• Authentication: Secure authentication through Supabase Auth
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to user data
• Monitoring: Regular security monitoring and updates
• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information

8.2 Security Limitations

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8.3 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will:

• Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering the breach
• Notify via email to the address on file and/or in-app notification
• Describe what information was compromised
• Explain what steps we are taking to address the breach
• Provide recommendations for protecting your account
• Notify relevant authorities as required by law

9. Children's Privacy

10. International Users

Dice Cat is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using Dice Cat, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to delete personal information (with exceptions for legal obligations)
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do NOT sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at carma@dice-cat.com.

12. Algorithm and Automated Decision-Making

Dice Cat uses algorithms to suggest compatible gaming partners based on your preferences, location, and gaming habits. This automated matchmaking helps you find gamers who share your interests.

How it works:

• We analyze your game preferences, play styles, and availability
• We compare these with other users in your area
• We calculate compatibility scores to suggest potential matches
• You always have final control over who you connect with

You can adjust your preferences at any time to influence matchmaking results.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal/regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notification
• Your continued use of Dice Cat after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Third-Party Links

Dice Cat may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as BoardGameGeek for game information). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

15. Your Consent

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