Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 11, 2026

Thompson Software built Tangled Alibis as a party game that puts your friends in the same room before putting data on a server. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how to contact us.

1. What we collect

• Player display name. You choose a name when you join a room. It is used only inside that game room and is not tied to your real-world identity unless you choose to verify an email.
• Email address. If you verify your email to unlock premium theme packs or subscribe to Host Club, we store the email address you provide. This is used to link purchases to your account and to send purchase-related emails (receipts, password resets, verification codes).
• Room code and game state. When you play, the server keeps the room code, player names, and current game state in memory while the room is active. Game rooms are ephemeral and are removed after the game ends or the server restarts.
• Purchase information. When you buy a theme pack or subscribe, the relevant app store (Apple App Store, Google Play, or Stripe) sends us a transaction token. We keep a record of the transaction identifier and the theme or subscription you purchased, linked to your verified email.
• Device storage. The app stores your display name, the last room code, and your verified email/token on the device to make rejoining faster. On iOS and Android this is stored in the encrypted keychain/keystore; on web it is stored in the browser's local storage.

2. How we use information

• To run the game room you are playing in.
• To verify purchases and unlock premium theme packs or Host Club.
• To restore purchases when you reinstall the app or switch devices.
• To send you purchase confirmation and verification emails when you use email verification.

3. What we do not do

• We do not sell or rent your personal information.
• We do not use advertising identifiers or track you across apps or websites.
• We do not share your information with third parties except as required to process payments (Apple, Google, Stripe) or send email (Resend).

4. Payment processors

In-app purchases on iOS are processed by Apple; on Android by Google Play; on web by Stripe. When you make a purchase, the store sends us a token that proves the transaction. We never see your full credit card number.

5. Data retention

• Game rooms are deleted when the room ends or the server restarts.
• Verified email and purchase records are retained so we can restore your entitlements across installs.
• Email verification codes expire after 10 minutes or after 5 failed attempts.

6. Children

Tangled Alibis is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

7. Security

We use industry-standard transport encryption (TLS/WSS) for all communication between the app and the server. Purchase tokens are verified server-side before any entitlement is granted. Device-side identity tokens are stored using the platform's encrypted storage.

8. Your rights

You can delete your local data by removing the app or clearing the website's local storage. To delete your verified email and purchase records from our server, or to request a copy of your data, contact us at the email below.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the app changes. The latest version will always be available at this URL, and the "Last updated" date will be revised.

10. Contact us

Questions or data requests? Email [email protected].