Isto – Traditional Indian Board Game
Effective Date: March 10, 2026Welcome to Isto ("the Game", "we", "our", or "us"), a digital reimagining of the classic traditional Indian board game Ashtachamma. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have. By downloading or using Isto, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
🛡️ Simple summary: Isto is a board game that uses Firebase for online multiplayer features. We collect only what is necessary to operate the game. We do not sell your personal data.
Display name and profile photo (optional) when you create an online account.
A photo from your device's gallery if you choose to set a profile picture.
Sound, music, difficulty settings and other in-game preferences you configure.
Gameplay statistics, match history, scores, and progress to support online features.
Firebase Cloud Messaging token for push notifications about game invites or updates.
Firebase-generated user identifier to link your data across sessions.
Basic device-type information used only for crash diagnostics (OS version, device model).
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Provide online multiplayer functionality | User ID, game state, match data | Contract performance |
| Save your game preferences and progress | Settings, scores (stored locally) | Legitimate interest |
| Send push notifications (game invites, updates) | FCM device token | Consent (you can opt out) |
| Display profile in online multiplayer rooms | Display name, profile photo | Consent |
| Process in-app purchases | Handled entirely by Google Play | Contract performance |
| Improve game performance and fix bugs | Anonymous diagnostics | Legitimate interest |
Game settings, offline progress, and preferences are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences Hive SQLite. This data never leaves your device unless you use online features.
When you use online multiplayer, relevant game data is stored in Google Firebase services. Firebase servers may be located outside your country of residence.
Firebase is operated by Google LLC and subject to Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in limited circumstances:
Your profile name and photo are visible to other players in the same online game room.
Isto may offer optional in-app purchases (e.g., cosmetic items, game themes). All transactions are processed securely by Google Play Billing. We do not collect, store, or have access to any payment card or banking information. Refund requests are handled through Google Play's standard refund policy.
| Permission | Reason | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / PHOTOS | Select a profile photo from your gallery | Optional |
| INTERNET | Online multiplayer, Firebase, push notifications | Required |
| VIBRATE | Haptic feedback during gameplay | Optional |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Game invites and update notifications | Optional |
| RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED | Restore notification schedule after device restart | Optional |
You can revoke optional permissions at any time in your device Settings > Apps > Isto > Permissions.
Isto is suitable for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction) without verifiable parental consent. Online multiplayer features that involve account creation are intended for users 13 years and older.
If you believe a child has provided us personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately at the address below and we will promptly delete such information.
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Update your display name or profile photo within the app at any time.
Request deletion of your account and all associated cloud data.
Disable push notifications from device Settings at any time.
Play offline (vs. AI or local multiplayer) without any data being sent to our servers.
Clear all local data by uninstalling the app.
To exercise your rights regarding cloud data, contact us at the email address below.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information:
No method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify you via an in-app notice or push notification. Your continued use of Isto after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
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Isto Game Support
For privacy inquiries, account deletion, or data access requests:
We aim to respond within 7 business days.