Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 10th, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Short Fever collects, uses, and protects your personal information. Your privacy matters to us — we designed this policy to be transparent and easy to understand. By using Short Fever, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Key Definitions

Term	Meaning
Account	Your in-app profile or session identity
Application	Short Fever and related online services
Company	The operator of Short Fever ("we", "us", "our")
Device	Any phone, tablet, or computer used to access the App
Personal Data	Information that can identify you or can reasonably be linked to you
Service Provider	A third party that processes data on our behalf
Usage Data	Data collected automatically through your interaction with the App

2. Information Collection

2.1 Usage Data (Collected Automatically)

When you use Short Fever, we automatically collect:

Device info: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and version
Interaction data: screens viewed, time spent, session duration
Device identifiers: GAID, ANDROID_ID, or similar unique identifiers
Diagnostic data: crash reports, performance metrics

On mobile devices, we additionally collect mobile device type, unique device ID, mobile OS and browser type, and network-related information.

2.2 Information You Provide or We Collect with Permission

With your prior consent, we may collect:

Advertising identifiers (e.g., GAID, IDFA)
App interaction and engagement data
PayPal account email and name (for withdrawal processing only)
Other information you voluntarily provide

3. Use of Information

Purpose	Details
Deliver the service	Run, maintain, and monitor Short Fever
Manage your account	Handle registration, login, and account settings
Process transactions	Fulfill contracts, process withdrawals to your PayPal account securely
Communicate with you	Send updates, respond to inquiries via email or in-app notifications
Improve the experience	Analyze usage trends, evaluate campaigns, enhance features
Provide relevant content	Share news, offers, and updates about similar products or events
Facilitate business changes	Support mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring

4. When We Share Your Data

We may share your information in these circumstances:

Service Providers — Third parties that help us operate, analyze, and improve the service
Business Transfers — During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
Affiliates — Entities under common control, bound by this Privacy Policy
Business Partners — For joint offers, promotions, and services you actively choose
Public interactions — Content you voluntarily share in public areas of the App
Legal obligations — When required by law or valid legal process
With your consent — For any other purpose you explicitly approve

PayPal Data Protection: Your PayPal email and withdrawal details are never sold or rented. They are shared only with your explicit consent or as required by law.

5. App Permissions

Permission	Purpose
`INTERNET`	Network access for gameplay, ads, and updates
`ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`	Detect connectivity to optimize performance
`ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`	Verify Wi-Fi for stable sessions
`AD_ID`	Resettable advertising identifier
`VIBRATE`	Haptic feedback during gameplay
`ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`	Privacy Sandbox Topics API
`ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`	Campaign attribution measurement
`BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`	Determine install source
`BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`	Optimize ad delivery
`ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`	Ad service API compliance
`FOREGROUND_SERVICE`	Maintain critical foreground tasks
`DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`	Secure internal broadcasts

6. Third-Party Services & Ad Partners

Advertisements are served through AppLovin and its mediation partners.

Data We May Share

Resettable advertising identifiers
Device model, OS, screen size
Session frequency and duration
Ad impressions, clicks, conversions
Country and language

Data We Never Share

Email or phone number
Account credentials
Identity-linked game progress
Precise GPS location
PayPal payout details

Partner Privacy Policies:

7. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable measures to protect your information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, strict access controls, and regular security assessments. All partners are contractually required to maintain equivalent protections. No system is perfectly secure — while we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot provide an absolute guarantee of security.

8. Analytics & Endpoints

Our backend at https://jdse.shortfever.com supports gameplay delivery, progress synchronization, anonymized analytics, performance monitoring, and customer support.

TLS 1.2+ on all data transfers
Role-based access for authorized personnel only
Data minimization at each processing stage
Regular audits and vulnerability assessments
Data Processing Agreements with all third-party processors

9. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (EEA)

Access
Rectification
Erasure
Restrict Processing
Object

CCPA / CPRA & VCDPA

Right to Know, Delete, Opt-Out, Non-Discrimination
Access, Correct, Delete, Portability, Opt-Out

To exercise any right, email bdporosh1@gmail.com.

10. Opting Out

Advertising Personalization

You can limit ad tracking through your device settings:

Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (off)

Sale of Personal Data

To opt out of the sale of your personal data, email bdporosh1@gmail.com with the subject line "Do Not Sell My Personal Information."

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. If your account is inactive for 90 consecutive days, your personal data will be deleted. Usage data may be kept in anonymized, aggregated form for internal analysis.

12. International Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside your jurisdiction. We protect international transfers with TLS 1.2+ encryption and contractual safeguards that ensure your information receives equivalent protection regardless of where it is processed.

13. Children's Privacy

Short Fever is not designed for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at bdporosh1@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

14. Disclosure Requirements

Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will provide notice before any such transfer occurs.

Law Enforcement: We may disclose data when legally compelled — by court orders, government requests, or other valid legal obligations.

Safety and Rights: Disclosure may also occur to protect our rights, safety, or property, or to prevent harm, investigate violations, or safeguard public safety.

15. Third-Party Links

Short Fever may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

16. Cookie Policy

In-app web views or promotional pages may use cookies, pixels, and SDKs for session management, analytics, and ad performance measurement. You can manage tracking through device settings or the opt-out methods described above.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are made:

The updated policy will be posted on this page
The "Last Updated" date will be revised
For material changes, we will provide advance notice via email or a prominent in-app notification

18. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, reach out to us.

Email: bdporosh1@gmail.com

In-App: Settings → Help & Support

We commit to responding within 48 hours.