Privacy policy

Balaganov Apps, called Developer next, is an international entertainment company specialized in the publishing of mobile games and applications.

The purpose of this policy is to provide you with all the important information and explanations about how and why some of your data may be collected and processed by Developer when you use one of our applications or browse on our website. This privacy policy governs and details the main principles that Developer applies to the data we collect and process to:

(i) develop, publish and monetize mobile games and, and

(iii) run our corporate website – balaganov.rocks

This policy also aims to remind you about your rights and to provide you with all the elements you need to exercise them.

Should you have any questions related to this policy or our practices around privacy and data protection in general, please don’t hesitate to contact Developer Data Protection Officer as indicated in the contact section of this policy.

Developer apps and games

Why does Developer collect data from its apps and games?

When you install and use Developer mobile applications, we can collect and process some of your data for different legitimate purposes.

You will find below explanations regarding the reasons why Developer may collect data and the legal bases Developer relies on in each case.

Developer collects data: 

(e.g., knowing that you completed the first level to allow access to the second one)

(e.g. identifying that a feature is annoying for users or that a level is too difficult for most gamers)

and allow Developer to continue to provide free services and products

For all data processing activities that rely on users’ consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time from the “settings” page in our various applications.

Please only note that in the case where you withdraw your consent or where you refuse to consent in the first place, you will still be served with advertising but that may be less relevant to you as it will not be tailored to your interests.

What data does Developer collect from its apps and games?

For all the purposes listed above the data that Developer collect is limited to:

With who may your data be shared & why?

Developer does not share your personal data with third parties without your prior consent in the countries where collecting users’ consent may be required by applicable laws and regulations.

When you consent to the collection of data for advertising and analytics purpose, we may share the data listed above with the following categories of recipients:

Those partners usually collect data via their own tools (Software Development Kits or “SDK”). You will find a list of our partners implementing advertising SDKs through our applications and the privacy policies of their services that describe their practices and allow you to exercise your rights directly toward them hereafter:

Developer website

Why does Developer collect data from its website?

Like on most websites, when you browse on Developer website certain information about your connection and device(s) are automatically collected for the website to operate properly.

Developer and its partners also use cookies and similar technologies to analyze how our users interact with our services and administer the website. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that allow the collection of non-personally identifiable information related to your navigation on a website.

You can control the use of cookies in your browser settings but if you choose to disable cookies it may affect certain websites’ functionalities.

What data does Developer collect from its website?

For the purposes listed above the data that Developer and its partners collect is limited to:

Analytics and third party cookies

Developer uses Google Analytics to collect information related to the web traffic on our website. This service allows us to measure the performance and proper functioning of our website and to provide you with a better experience. Developer made sure to configure this tool in such a way that the information collected for this purpose is anonymized in a way that does not allow to identify any end users of our website.

For more information on the data protection and privacy aspects of these analytics services, you can refer to Google specific policy accessible here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=fr and opt-out from Google Analytics data collection here:https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Social networks and other communication tools

Our website also offers communication tools allowing users to share content on social networks. When you interact with such social media widgets or “share buttons”, these social network companies may collect information about you and/or your device and connection. your interactions with these services are governed by the respective privacy policies of the companies providing these services. For more information on the data protection and privacy practices of these companies, you can refer to their specific policies listed below:

Security and other important information

How long does Developer keep your data?

Personal data collected, received and processed for the purposes described in this policy is not kept longer than necessary by Developer.

Developer does not retain user level data for more than 13 months except for the data collected for the purpose of its first-party analytics tool which can be stored up to 25 months based on the guidelines of our Supervisory Data Protection Authority.

Children data

Developer never knowingly or willingly collect any personal data concerning children under 16 years of age.

International transfers

Some of the partners and processors referred to in this policy are located outside of the European Union.

In such case, we ensure that:

What rights do you have?

Consent withdrawal and opt-out of sale of information

You can change your consent status at any time from the Privacy Settings available in Developer mobile games and applications.

Please note that if Developer does not sell the personal information of its users, we may share it with third parties such as analytics and advertising companies in order to improve and personalize your experience and adapt the content and ads of our services.

Adjusting your consent settings within Developer apps and games, will allow you to block the collection of data for these purposes and will de facto prevent the sharing of information with our analytics and/or advertising partners.

Access right

Upon request, Developer will provide you with information about whether we hold any of your personal information. You may access or request deletion of your personal information directly in Developer mobile apps or by contacting Developer Data Protection Officer as indicated in the “Contact” section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Rectification and erasure

You may request Developer the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you, as well as the completion of incomplete personal data. You may also request Developer to erase without undue delay your personal data when it is no longer necessary for Developer to retain such data.

In order for your data to be erased or rendered inaccessible you can either: 

Portability

Upon request, Developer will provide you with the personal data that you provided to us and, if possible, will communicate this information directly to another data controller of your choice in a portable format when the processing is based on consent or contract.

Right to lodge a complaint

You may lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.

Contact

balaganovad@gmail.com