Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 19, 2026
1. Controller
Aralel GmbH is the controller for personal data processed in relation to Rock Paper Bluetooth. Contact: aralel.com/contact-us or contact@aralel.com.
2. Scope
This policy explains how personal data is processed when you use the Rock Paper Bluetooth iOS app, this website, and related support channels.
3. Data categories
- Account/Profile input: nickname you choose inside the app.
- Gameplay and technical logs: match events, round outcomes, Bluetooth telemetry (for nearby discovery and connection quality), and sync status data.
- Device/network metadata: IP address, device and OS information, app version, and diagnostics generated by Apple or integrated SDKs.
- Advertising-related signals: data processed by ad partners (for example AdMob), subject to platform permissions and consent requirements where applicable.
4. Purposes and legal basis (GDPR Article 6)
| Purpose | Legal basis | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Provide core gameplay and connectivity | Art. 6(1)(b) - contract/performance of service | Nearby host discovery, match state synchronization, rematch handling |
| Security, stability, anti-abuse | Art. 6(1)(f) - legitimate interests | Debug logging, fraud prevention, service integrity checks |
| Analytics/diagnostics and service improvement | Art. 6(1)(f), and where required Art. 6(1)(a) - consent | Crash diagnostics and reliability metrics |
| Advertising and monetization | Art. 6(1)(a) - consent where required, otherwise Art. 6(1)(f) | Displaying ad inventory and measuring ad performance |
| Legal compliance | Art. 6(1)(c) - legal obligation | Responding to valid legal requests |
5. Data sharing
We may share data with service providers that process data on our behalf, including hosting, connectivity, diagnostics, and advertising providers. These parties are contractually required to process data only for authorized purposes and with adequate safeguards.
6. International transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the EEA/UK, we rely on lawful transfer mechanisms such as adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or equivalent safeguards.
7. Retention
- Gameplay history stored on-device remains until you delete app data or uninstall.
- Operational logs are retained only as long as needed for service operation, troubleshooting, security, and legal compliance.
- Where feasible, data is minimized or anonymized when no longer needed.
8. Your GDPR rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data (Art. 15).
- Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16).
- Erase data in specific cases (Art. 17).
- Restrict processing (Art. 18).
- Data portability where applicable (Art. 20).
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21).
- Withdraw consent at any time when processing relies on consent (Art. 7).
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (Art. 77).
To exercise rights, contact contact@aralel.com.
9. Children
Rock Paper Bluetooth is not intentionally designed to collect personal data from children in violation of applicable law. Where parental authorization is required by local law, processing must be based on that authorization.
10. Cookies and tracking on this website
This website is designed to work without non-essential cookies. If analytics or marketing technologies are added later, consent mechanisms and this policy will be updated accordingly.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date and, where required, providing additional notice.