PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: July 15, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Gamers Connect ("we", "us", "the Service") includes the mobile application for iOS/Android, the website https://gamers-connect.app, and related APIs operated to provide social and gaming features. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. The canonical public copy of this policy for App Store / regulatory purposes is published at: https://gamers-connect.app/privacy
1.1. PERSONAL DATA OPERATOR (RUSSIAN FEDERATION)
Under Federal Law No. 152-FZ "On Personal Data", the personal data operator is:
Individual Entrepreneur Zamsky Nikita Borisovich
TIN (INN): 633064286860
Address: Novokuybyshevsk, Samara Region, Russian Federation
Our personal data processing notice is registered with Roskomnadzor; registry number: 23-26-183695.
2. DATA WE COLLECT
Account and profile: email address, username, display name, internal user identifier (app user code), region, avatar and profile fields you choose to provide.
Game-related data: game profiles, in-game player identifiers you link, questionnaire answers, alliance membership and roles, search criteria for finding alliances or players.
Communications: messages and files you send in chats (alliance, officers, friends, direct messages where available), and related metadata such as timestamps; read receipts or presence where the feature exists.
Technical data: device type, operating system, app version, language, push notification tokens, diagnostic data needed for stability and abuse prevention.
Payments and subscriptions: we do not store full bank card numbers. Payments are processed by certified payment providers (e.g. YooKassa). We may receive payment status, subscription plan identifiers, and transaction references.
Support and feedback: information you send to support, HelpDesk tickets, or email.
3. HOW WE USE DATA
We use data to: create and secure your account; provide profiles, alliances, friends, search, chats, achievements, and customization (themes, chat bubbles, avatar frames); deliver push and in-app notifications you have not disabled; process subscriptions and voluntary donations; detect abuse, spam, and fraud; improve reliability and fix errors; comply with law and respond to lawful requests.
4. LEGAL BASES
Where GDPR or similar laws apply, we rely on: performance of a contract (providing the Service); legitimate interests (security, analytics, product improvement); consent where required (e.g. optional marketing or certain notifications); legal obligations.
5. SHARING AND PROCESSORS
We use subprocessors for hosting, databases, email delivery, push notifications, payment processing, object storage for media you upload, and authentication providers you choose (e.g. email, or third-party login if offered). We do not sell your personal data. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect users and the Service.
5.1. APP REGION AND DATA STORAGE
On first launch you choose an app region (Russia or International). We may suggest a region using connection metadata (including IP country). If your connection appears to be from Russia, the International region may not be selectable.
Your region choice defines a product branch: available sign-in methods, language, legal document set, and other region-dependent features. At this time it does not mean separate foreign data storage.
Account data for all regions is currently processed and stored on infrastructure located in the Russian Federation (a shared database). Separate foreign servers for the International branch are not used; we will update this Policy if that changes.
International and mixed alliances. The Service supports alliances, friends, search, and chats that may include participants from the Russian Federation and other countries at the same time — similar to international alliances in supported games. To operate these features, data of all participants in a given alliance, chat, conversation, or other shared feature (including messages, metadata, uploaded files, and related profile information) is processed and stored on the same infrastructure in the Russian Federation described above, regardless of your country of location and selected app region.
If you are located outside the Russian Federation and/or chose the International region, by using the Service (including joining an alliance or chat with participants from Russia) you understand and agree that your personal data may be processed and stored on servers in the Russian Federation. If you do not agree to such processing, do not use the Service or do not participate in those features.
In the Russia region, sign-in via foreign identity providers (Google, Apple ID, and similar) is not offered or may be restricted based on your location; email and password (GC ID) are available, as well as Russian identity services (including Yandex ID). In the International region, Google and Apple may additionally be available when permitted for your location. Links to previously connected foreign providers may remain on your account but may be hidden or unusable for sign-in when required by applicable law or Service rules.
6. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
If you are located outside the Russian Federation, primary storage of Service data (including mixed alliance and chat data) is in the Russian Federation as described in Section 5.1. Where applicable law requires safeguards for transfers to Russia, we use measures permitted by law (including contractual safeguards, consent, and other legal bases). For users in the Russian Federation, data is generally not transferred abroad for primary storage at this time.
7. RETENTION
We keep data while your account is active and as needed for the purposes above, then delete or anonymize it in line with our technical capabilities and legal duties. You may request account deletion in the app where the feature is available.
8. YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Contact: support@gamers-connect.app. You can adjust certain privacy settings in the app (e.g. online status visibility) where provided.
9. CHILDREN
The Service is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. CHANGES
We may update this Policy. We will change the "Last updated" date and, where required, notify you in the app or by email.
11. CONTACT
Personal data operator: Individual Entrepreneur Zamsky Nikita Borisovich (see Section 1.1).
Privacy and personal data questions: support@gamers-connect.app
Public policy URL: https://gamers-connect.app/privacy