TapSDK Privacy Policy

Yiwan (Shanghai) Network Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "TapTap" or "we") will provide developers with various services through TapSDK. Developers can integrate any one or more services into their applications according to their needs. This document will explain the privacy and security information of TapSDK to developers and their users (hereinafter referred to as “players”), including the scope of personal information processed by the servers of TapSDK, the purpose of processing, and permission on their usage.

If you are a developer, before accessing and using the TapSDK and services, please inform your users of the TapSDK information in your privacy policy in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations such as the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and platform rules such as the TapTap Platform Developer Agreement, and obtain users’ consent or other legal bases.

If you are a user, before you use an app that integrates the TapSDK, please be sure to read the privacy policy of the app and this privacy policy carefully to ensure that you fully understand and agree before you begin using it.

I. How We Collect and Use Personal Information of Users

1.1 Developers can integrate any one or more of the following services into their applications based on their own needs. We will collect and use user information according to the services chosen by the developers. The specific service types and the corresponding required user information are as follows:

1.1.1 TapTap Login

  1. Feature Introduction: Provide TapTap login method. Users can quickly start the game by authorizing through TapTap.

  2. To collect information/To grant permission.

Type of Personal Information/Permission Name of Personal Information/Permission Purpose of Use
Compulsary System Version For troubleshooting: Identify the OS version, network type, and specific device model.
Device Version
Network Permission Used to check if the current network connection is valid.
Optional None /

1.1.2 Data Analysis

  1. Feature Introduction: We offer a set of tools dedicated to addressing the data needs of gaming projects. With a simple integration, developers can access a comprehensive and practical data dashboard. This makes data analysis and ad placement a breeze. Additionally, it can be used for custom event and funnel analysis, assisting developers in better understanding their users.

Operating Mechanism: Developers embed event tracking points in the game to monitor user behavior. When users trigger certain actions, these events are reported. All the data is then compiled onto the data dashboard, allowing developers to view and analyze the information.

  1. To collect information/To grant permission.
Type of Personal Information/Permission Name of Personal Information/Permission Purpose of Use
Compulsary WiFi Info For developers to conduct data analysis.
System Version
Device Version
Mobile Phone Model
bssid Device Application List
List of Sensors
AndroidID
Network Permission Used to check if the current network connection is valid.
Optional Read/Write Storage Permission Used to store user identifiers.
Read Phone Status Used for multi-dimensional data analysis

1.1.3 Embedded Moments

  1. Feature Introduction: Players can access TapTap's community forum within the game (official announcements, game guides, feedback, trending topics, etc.). They can also view the gaming activities of their TapTap friends and engage in interactions with other players, officials, and experts.

  2. To collect information/To grant permission.

Type of Personal Information/Permission Name of Personal Information/Permission Purpose of Use
Compulsary WiFi Info For troubleshooting: Identify the OS version, network type, and specific device model.
System Version
Device Version
Network Permission Used to check if the current network connection is valid.
Read/Write Storage Permission For caching graphical and textual data within user activity, allowing for faster application startup.
Optional None /

1.1.4 Announcement System

  1. Feature Introduction: Developers can publish and edit announcement content in the TapTap Developer Center. Players will receive these announcements as notifications when they open the game.

  2. To collect information/To grant permission.

Type of Personal Information/Permission Name of Personal Information/Permission Purpose of Use
Compulsary WiFi Info For troubleshooting: Identify the OS version, network type, and specific device model.
System Version
Network Permission Used to check if the current network connection is valid.
Optional None /

1.1.5 Friends

  1. Feature Introduction: To provide game developers with a complete functional interface for adding, deleting, and finding friends, helping games quickly form a social network.

  2. To collect information and grant permission.

Type of Personal Information/Permission Name of Personal Information/Permission Purpose of Use
Compulsary WiFi Info For troubleshooting: Identify the OS version, network type, and specific device model.
System Version
Network Permission Used to check if the current network connection is valid.
Optional None /

1.1.6 Achievement

  1. Feature Introduction: You can set “Normal Achievements” and “Platinum Achievements” in the game to increase players’ participation in the game and encourage players to play the game in different ways.

  2. To collect information and grant permission.

Type of Personal Information/Permission Name of Personal Information/Permission Purpose of Use
Compulsary WiFi Info For troubleshooting: Identify the OS version, network type, and specific device model.
System Version
Network Permission Used to check if the current network connection is valid.
Optional None /

1.1.7 Real-name Authentification and Anti-addiction

  1. Feature Introduction: The fast real-name authentication function based on the TapTap account. For players who log in to the game with the TapTap account, after the player agrees to the authorization, the player is allowed to use real-name information that has been certified by the State in the TapTap to quickly complete the in-game authentication process.

  2. To collect information and grant permission.

Type of Personal Information/Permission Name of Personal Information/Permission Purpose of Use
Compulsary WiFi Info For troubleshooting: Identify the OS version, network type, and specific device model.
System Version
Network Permission Used to check if the current network connection is valid.
Read/Write Storage Permission To record the real-name authentification status of players.
Optional None /

1.1.8 Real-time Communication (RTC)

  1. Feature Introduction: One-stop voice solution provides real-time voice, voice compliance services, covering FPS, MOBA, MMORPG, casual battle, online board games and other gameplay types.

  2. To collect information and grant permission.

Type of Personal Information/Permission Name of Personal Information/Permission Purpose of Use
Compulsary WiFi Status To adjust audio encoding parameters based on network type.
Device Model To adjust audio encoding parameters based on device model
Operating System To adjust audio encoding parameters based on Operating System
IP Address For network data transmission.
Voice Message For voice call.
Network Permission Used to check if the current network connection is valid.
Record Permission To collect voice data during audio calls to enable users to utilize voice capabilities.
Optional None /

1.2 We process the personal information collected from users only for realization of the functionality of the TapSDK products and/or services. If we need to use the collected personal information for other purposes, we will notify users in a reasonable manner and use it only after obtaining the users’ consent.

II. How We Store Personal Information of Users

2.1 Location Where Information is Stored We store personal information obtained in China within China in accordance with the provisions of Chinese law. If users’ personal information storage locations need to be moved from within China to overseas, we will strictly comply with the requirements of laws and regulations.

2.2 Term of Stored Information In general, we retain the personal information of users only for the minimum period necessary for fulfilling the purpose. However, in the following circumstances, we may adjust the storage time of personal information:

  1. To comply with applicable laws and regulations and other relevant regulations, or we have reason to believe that we need to comply with laws and regulations and other relevant regulations;

  2. To comply with court judgments, rulings or other legal proceedings;

  3. To comply with the requirements of relevant government authorities or legally authorized organizations;

  4. To implement the relevant service agreement or this privacy policy and maintain the public interest, for purposes reasonably necessary to protect the personal and property safety or other legitimate interests of our customers, us or our affiliated company, other users or employees.

After the necessary storage period expired, we will delete or anonymize the personal information of users in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations.

When our products or services cease to operate, we will notify users through third-party developers’ apps or push notifications, announcements, etc., and delete or anonymize the personal information of users within a reasonable period of time.

III. How We Share, Transfer and Disclose the Personal Information of Users

3.1 Sharing

For the user information that we share with our partners, we will sign agreements with our partners that require them to comply with privacy and security laws, and we will use encryption, anonymization, etc. to prevent the partners from knowing your personal identity so as to protect your personal information. Under normal circumstances, we will not share the personal information of users with any companies, organizations and individuals, except in the following circumstances:

  1. In accordance with laws and regulations, litigation, dispute resolution needs, or in accordance with the requirements of administrative and judicial organs;

  2. When the explicit consent or authorization of users has been obtained in advance;

  3. To the extent required or permitted by law, in order to protect the personal and property safety of TapTap and its users and employees or the interests, property and safety of the public from being damaged;

  4. Share necessary personal information with our affiliated companies, and the affiliate companies are also bound by the purpose stated in this privacy policy. If the affiliated company wants to change the purpose of use and processing of personal information, it will seek the authorization and consent of users again.

  5. Share necessary personal information with partners. In order to provide you with comprehensive products and services, some of our services or technologies will be provided by our partners. Please be aware that we will share your personal information only for legitimate, proper, necessary, specific, and clear purposes. We will sign strict confidentiality agreements with our partners, requiring them to strictly follow our instructions, privacy policy, and any other related confidentiality policies and adopt safety measures when handling your personal information. The specific details about our partners, the types of personal information they collect, the purpose of collection, and their privacy policy are as follows:

Partner Product Name: GME SDK
Partner Company Name: Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Limited Liability Company Shared Information: Wi-Fi status, device model, operating system, IP address, recordings Use Scenario & Purpose: When users use the real-time voice feature of TapSDK, to enable voice communication and exchange with other players Sharing Method: Automatically obtained via SDK
Partner's Privacy Policy Link: https://cloud.tencent.com/document/product/607/59299

3.2 Transfer

Under normal circumstances, we will not transfer the personal information of users to any company, organization and individual, except in the following circumstances:

  1. When the explicit consent or authorization of users has been obtained in advance;

  2. To meet the requirements of laws and regulations, legal procedures or mandatory government requirements or judicial rulings;

  3. In the event of mergers, acquisitions, asset transfers or similar transactions, if they involve the transfer of personal information, we will require new companies and organizations that hold the personal information of users to continue to protect the personal information of users with standards no lower than those required by this privacy policy. Otherwise, we will require the company or organization to seek authorization from users again.

3.3 Disclosure

Under normal circumstances, we will not disclose the personal information of users to any companies, organizations, and individuals, except in the following circumstances:

  1. When the explicit consent of users has been obtained or based on users’ voluntary choices;

  2. To comply with applicable laws and regulations and other relevant regulations;

  3. To implement the relevant agreements and rules of the platform or this privacy policy, or to protect the personal and property safety of TapTap and its users and employees, or other reasonable and necessary legitimate rights and interests.

IV. How Users Manage Their Personal Information

4.1 Look up, Copy and Modify Personal Information

When a certain function used by users is provided by the TapSDK, users may look up, copy, and modify the relevant personal information through the guidelines stipulated in the third-party developer’s privacy policy during the process of using the products or services provided by the third-party developers, and may also contact us using the information described in Section VIII of this privacy policy.

4.2 Delete Personal Information

In the following circumstances, we will delete personal information related to users:

  1. The processing purpose has been achieved, cannot be achieved, or it is no longer necessary for achieving the processing purpose;

  2. We have stopped providing services, or the information retention period has expired;

  3. We have received the users’ requests for withdrawing their consent;

  4. Users have believed that our processing violates laws, administrative regulations or we process the personal information in violation of the agreement;

  5. Other situations stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.

We will conduct our own internal evaluation and/or conduct evaluation after receiving the deletion request from users, and if the circumstances stipulated by the corresponding laws are met, we will take corresponding steps including technical means to handle it. If the retention period stipulated by laws and administrative regulations has not expired, or it is technically difficult to delete personal information, we will stop processing other than storage and taking necessary security protection measures.

4.3 Withdraw Consent

For personal information processing activities based on the users’ consent, users have the right to withdraw the consent. Third-party developers should provide the capability to shut down TapSDK products and/or services. Users can contact third-party developers, requesting them to shut down TapSDK products and/or services and to stop collecting and processing the personal information of users.

Since we do not have a direct interactive dialogue interface with users, users can directly contact third-party developers or claim to withdraw consent or close the opened permissions in the device operating system, or contact us using the information described in this privacy policy, asserting the right to withdraw their consent.

When a user withdraws his or her consent to the processing of personal information, or closes the TapSDK products and/or services, or closes the opened permissions, we will no longer be able to continue to provide the user with the functions and services corresponding to the withdrawal (closing), and will no longer process the corresponding personal information of the user. However, the user’s decision to withdraw his or her consent will not affect the effectiveness of the personal information processing activities that have been carried out based on the user’s consent before the withdrawal.

4.4 Account Cancellation Service

If a user wishes to cancel the account registered in the specific product or service of the third-party developer, he or she can apply for cancelation of the corresponding account according to the privacy policy of the specific product or service of the third-party developer.

4.5 Restrict or Reject the Processing of Personal Information by Others If a user wishes to restrict or reject the processing of his or her personal information by others, he or she can operate according to the guidelines stipulated in the privacy policy of the specific product or service of the third-party developer, or contact us using the information described in Section VIII of this privacy policy.

4.6 Obtain Copies of Personal Information

Under the circumstance where legal requirements are met, users may request a copy of personal information. Users can operate according to the guidelines stipulated in the privacy policy of the specific product or service of the third-party developer, or contact us using the information described in Section VIII of this privacy policy.

4.7 In the following circumstances, we may not be able to respond to users’ requests based on laws and regulations, but we will try our best to give users feedback as soon as possible.

  1. Necessary for the conclusion and performance of the contract between a user as a party involved and us;

  2. Necessary for performance of legal obligations;

  3. Necessary for the protection of the life, health and property safety of the user in response to public health emergencies or in case of emergency;

  4. To implement news reporting, public opinion supervision and other acts for the public interest, and process personal information within a reasonable scope;

  5. To process personal information disclosed by the user or other legally disclosed information within a reasonable range in accordance with the law;

  6. Other situations stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.

If the user has questions about third party developers or how we achieve the foregoing rights, he or she is welcome to contact us using the information described in Section VIII of this privacy policy.

V. How We Process Personal Information of Children

We attach great importance to the protection of personal information for minors. According to relevant laws and regulations, if the user is a minor under the age of 18, they should read and agree to this privacy policy with the guidance and supervision of their legal guardians before using our services. If the legal guardian of the minor has any questions related to the personal information of the minor they are responsible for, they can contact us using the methods described in Article 8 of this privacy policy.

Specifically, if the user is a child under the age of 14, we have specifically formulated the Children's Personal Information Protection Rules. Children and their guardians should carefully read the Children's Personal Information Protection Rules before using our services. Children under the age of 14 can only use our services after obtaining the consent of their guardians to the Children's Personal Information Protection Rules.

If we discover that a third-party developer has provided us with the personal information of a child without obtaining the consent of the child's legal guardian, we will promptly delete the child's personal information and ensure that it is not further processed.

VI. How We Protect Users’ Personal Information

We will keep the user information secure, in order to protect the information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure. For this purpose, we will take reasonable security measures (primarily in the technical and management aspects) so as to protect the personal information of users.

6.1 Technical Measures

  1. Use encryption technology to ensure the confidentiality of data transfers;

  2. Provide multiple security functions to secure the users’ accounts;

  3. Use de-identification, anonymization and other reasonably practicable means to protect the personal information of users;

  4. Use trustworthy protection mechanisms to protect data from malicious attacks;

6.2 Management Measures

  1. Establish data processing and access systems to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing our systems;

  2. Conduct security education and training for employees, sign confidentiality agreements, and strengthen employees’ understanding of the importance of protecting the security of personal information;

  3. Establish a dedicated data security department and formulate emergency plans for personal information security incidents;

  4. Regularly organize drills of the security emergency plan to prevent such security incidents;

  5. In the event of a security incident such as personal information leakage, destruction or loss, we will initiate an emergency plan to prevent the escalation of the security incident. After a security incident occurs, we will promptly inform third-party developers of the basic situation of the security incident, the measures and remedies we are about to take or have taken, as well as our response suggestions to users and other matters required to be disclosed by laws and regulations in the form of push notifications and emails. If you are a third-party developer, you are required by law to inform users.

However, we would like users to understand that the Internet is by no means an absolute safe environment and that no security measure can be impeccable.

VII. How to Change and Update This Privacy Policy

In order to provide better services to third-party developers and/or users, and with the continuous development and changes of TapSDK products and/or services, we may revise this privacy policy in due course.

When the terms of this privacy policy are changed, we will notify you by means of website announcements and specify the effective date. If the updated privacy policy has significant changes with regard to handling of the personal information of users, and if you are a third-party developer, you should update the privacy policy in a timely manner, and notify users in the form of a pop-up box and obtain their consent. If a user does not agree to accept this privacy policy, please stop accessing and using our services.

This privacy policy is available in multiple languages. If there is a conflict between the other language versions and the simplified Chinese version, the simplified Chinese version shall prevail.

VIII. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about the content of this privacy policy and related matters, you can contact us using the following information.

Email address of TapTap Personal Information Protection Officer: [email protected]

Contact Address: TapTap Privacy and Data Compliance Center, B1 North Building, No. 718 Lingshi Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai (recipient)

Zip code: 200072

We will respond within 15 days. (End)

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