Play Lounge Privacy Policy

Version History & Archive

This page contains the complete history of all versions of the Play Lounge Privacy Policy. We maintain this archive to ensure transparency and allow users to see how our privacy practices have evolved over time.

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Version Timeline

Version 2026-07-27

Current Version
Changes in this version:

Voice Chat Disclosure - Play Lounge added optional push-to-talk voice chat for private invite-link games. This version documents what that means for your privacy, corrects two earlier statements that are no longer accurate, and explains why voice is not available to children.

What Changed:
  • Correction: removed claims that the app carries Google AdMob and AdSense advertising. It does not, and has not since the switch to a self-served in-house promotion banner — there is no ad-network SDK, no advertising identifier is read, and no ad cookies are set. Sections on advertising data, ad controls, ad networks and children, cookies, and the Play Data Safety summary were rewritten accordingly.
  • New Section 8 "Voice Chat" covering availability, opt-in, processing, and controls
  • Corrected "Microphone or audio recordings" in the do-not-collect list — audio is now relayed live, though still never recorded or stored
  • Corrected "no chat features" to "no text chat features"
  • Voice is limited to private invite-link games and is never offered in random matchmaking
  • Voice requires a 13+ age confirmation; children cannot enable the microphone
  • LiveKit voice relay (self-operated on Fly.io) disclosed as infrastructure
  • Google Play Data Safety entry added for audio: collected, not stored
  • Push-to-talk design documented: the microphone is open only while the button is held
  • All other privacy practices unchanged — still no accounts, no tracking, no permanent storage

Effective Date:

Document Type: Privacy Policy

Sections: 17 main sections

Target Audience: All ages (PEGI 3 / Everyone); voice chat 13+

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Version 2025-10-29

Changes in this version:

Initial Privacy Policy Release - This is the first version of our privacy policy, establishing our privacy-first approach to multiplayer gaming with minimal data collection.

Key Features:
  • Established no-accounts model (anonymous play without signup)
  • Session-only data collection with automatic deletion
  • Clear separation of our data practices vs. advertising networks
  • Family-friendly design safe for all ages (PEGI 3 / Everyone rated)
  • COPPA compliance for children's privacy
  • Transparent disclosure of AdMob and AdSense advertising data collection
  • No tracking, analytics, or permanent storage of user data
  • Fly.io infrastructure for game hosting with minimal data retention
  • WebSocket-based real-time gameplay with session tokens (24-hour expiry)
  • Comprehensive user rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

Effective Date:

Document Type: Privacy Policy

Word Count: ~5,000 words

Sections: 16 main sections

Target Audience: All ages (PEGI 3 / Everyone)

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Future Versions

Future updates to our privacy policy will be listed here. We are committed to transparency and will document all changes with clear explanations of what has been modified and why.

Our Update Process:
  1. Review: We regularly review our privacy practices and legal requirements
  2. Update: When changes are needed, we update the policy with a new version
  3. Notification: Users are notified through website updates and in-app notifications
  4. Archive: Previous versions are archived here for reference
  5. Continued Use: Continued use of Play Lounge after updates constitutes acceptance

About This Archive

Transparency Commitment

We believe in complete transparency regarding our privacy practices. This archive ensures that users can always see what our privacy policy contained at any point in time.

Legal Compliance

Maintaining version history helps us comply with various privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA) that require transparency about data practices and policy changes.

User Trust

By maintaining this archive, we demonstrate our commitment to user trust and accountability in our privacy practices, especially important for family-friendly apps.

Privacy-First Design

Our privacy-first approach means we collect virtually no personal data. This archive documents our ongoing commitment to minimal data collection and session-only storage.

Questions About Policy Changes?

If you have questions about any version of our privacy policy or about changes we've made, please contact us:

Email: hello@neuera.app
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Question - Play Lounge