Data Use

NextPlay

Data Use Policy

A plain-language breakdown of every piece of data NextPlay collects.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Overview

This Data Use Policy explains, in plain language, exactly what data NextPlay collects, why we collect it, how long we keep it, and who we share it with. It is designed to be transparent and easy to understand.

This policy supplements our Privacy Policy and is intended for users who want a detailed breakdown of our data practices.

2. Data We Collect and Why

Anonymous User ID

What: A randomly generated UUID assigned when you first open the App.
Why: To associate your game lists and preferences with your device across sessions.
Linked to identity: No. This ID has no connection to your real name or email.
Stored by: Supabase (US-based servers).
Retained: Until you delete your account, or after 2 years of inactivity.

Game Lists and Ratings

What: Games you add to Want to Play, Playing, and Played lists; star ratings you assign.
Why: Core app functionality to track your library and power Play Next recommendations.
Linked to identity: Linked to your anonymous User ID only.
Stored by: Supabase.
Retained: Until you delete your account.

Platform and Genre Preferences

What: Platforms (e.g. PS5, Switch) and genres (e.g. RPG, Action) selected during onboarding.
Why: To personalize Discover feed and Play Next recommendations.
Stored by: Supabase and locally on device via AsyncStorage.
Retained: Until you delete your account or reset preferences.

Game Search Queries

What: The game titles you search for within the App.
Why: To fetch results from the IGDB API. Queries are passed to IGDB servers.
Stored by: IGDB (Twitch). NextPlay does not persistently store your search queries.
Retained: Not retained by NextPlay beyond the current session.

App Usage and Analytics

What: Screens visited, features tapped, errors encountered.
Why: To understand how the App is used and improve the product.
Linked to identity: Linked to your anonymous User ID only, not your real identity.
Stored by: PostHog (EU-based servers, GDPR compliant).
Retained: 12 months rolling.

Subscription Status

What: Whether you are a free or premium subscriber.
Why: To gate premium features and suppress ads for paying users.
Stored by: RevenueCat. They receive your App Store or Play Store purchase token.
Retained: For the duration of your subscription and 90 days after cancellation.

Advertising Data (Free Users Only)

What: Device advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS, GAID on Android), IP address.
Why: To display banner ads via Google AdMob. May be used by AdMob to show relevant ads.
Controlled by: Google AdMob. See their privacy policy for full details.
Opt-out: Via iOS Settings > Privacy and Security > Tracking, or Android Settings > Google > Ads.
Premium users: Ads are not shown. AdMob is not loaded for premium subscribers.

3. Data NOT Collected

To be clear, NextPlay does not collect:

Your real name, email, or phone number (unless you voluntarily contact support)
Precise GPS location
Contacts or address book
Photos, camera, or microphone data
Payment card details (handled entirely by Apple, Google, or RevenueCat)
Browsing history outside the App
Biometric data

4. Data Sharing Summary

Supabase -- Anonymous User ID, Game Lists, Ratings, Preferences

Purpose: Database and anonymous authentication. Location: United States.

IGDB / Twitch -- Game Search Queries

Purpose: Game data API. Location: United States.

PostHog -- Anonymous Usage Events

Purpose: Product analytics. Location: European Union.

RevenueCat -- Subscription Status, Purchase Token

Purpose: Subscription management. Location: United States.

Google AdMob -- Device Advertising ID, IP Address (Free users only)

Purpose: Ad serving. Location: United States.

We do not sell your data to any third party.

5. Data Security

All data transmitted between the App and our servers is encrypted using TLS (HTTPS).
Supabase enforces row-level security (RLS), meaning users can only access their own data.
We do not store payment information on our servers.
Anonymous IDs mean a breach of our database would not expose real identities.

6. Your Controls

Delete Your Data

Go to Settings > Delete Account in the App, or email support@nextplay.app. We will delete all your data within 30 days.

Opt Out of Analytics

You may opt out of PostHog analytics in Settings > Privacy.

Limit Ad Tracking

iOS: Settings > Privacy and Security > Tracking > toggle off NextPlay.

Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.

Export Your Data

Contact support@nextplay.app to request a copy of your data.

7. Local Storage

NextPlay uses AsyncStorage (device-local storage) to store:

Onboarding completion status
Platform and genre preferences
Cached game data to reduce API calls

This data lives entirely on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. It is cleared when you uninstall the App.

8. Changes to This Policy

We will update this Data Use Policy when our data practices change. Material changes will be communicated via an in-app notice or update to the Last Updated date. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

Questions about our data practices? We are happy to explain anything in this policy.

Email: support@nextplay.app
Website: https://nextplay.app/privacy

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raderbrandon@gmail.com

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