Privacy Policy

1  Who We Are

BlackLight Studio Works Pvt Ltd ("Company", "we", "us", "our") is the legal entity that develops and operates Apna TimePass ("ApnaTP"), including the website apnatp.in and the mobile games Apna Rummy, Apna Teen Patti and Apna Callbreak, published on the Google Play Store. We are a free gaming platform offering browser-based games, mobile games, how-to-play guides, and gaming articles.

Legal Entity: BlackLight Studio Works Pvt Ltd
Registered Address: A-23, Sector-9, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India – 201301
Phone: +91-0120-3584991
Email: support@apnatp.in  |  Website: apnatp.in

2  Important Notice — Social Entertainment Only

3  What Data We Collect

3.1 Website — Data You Give Us (Voluntary)

You are never required to create an account or provide personal data to play any browser game on ApnaTP.

3.2 Website — Data Collected Automatically

3.3 Mobile Apps — Account & Profile Information

When you use our mobile games (Apna Rummy, Apna Teen Patti, Apna Callbreak), we may collect:

• Guest/player identification numbers
• Usernames and profile customisation choices
• Avatar selections
• Sign-in identity when you sign in via Google, Facebook, or Apple — the provider's user ID, your name, profile picture and email address. We never receive or store your Facebook, Google or Apple password. Facebook sign-in is described in full in Section 4.

3.4 Mobile Apps — Device & Technical Information

• Hardware specifications (device model, OS version)
• Application version number
• Regional/language configuration
• Network identification (IP address)
• Application crash and malfunction reports (via Firebase Crashlytics)
• Device unique identifiers
• Advertising ID (where permitted by your device settings)

3.5 Mobile Apps — Gameplay Information

• Virtual currency balances and transaction history
• Historical match data including outcomes
• Daily incentive and streak progression
• Social connections within the game
• Competitive rankings and performance metrics

3.6 Mobile Apps — Advertising & Analytics Information

• Advertisement interaction metrics (impressions, clicks)
• Approximate geographic location (city/country level)
• Device signals and session activity
• Fraud detection indicators

3.7 Support Information

• Contact information provided during support requests
• Support communications and chat history
• Voluntary technical documentation (e.g., screenshots you share)

4  Facebook Login & Facebook Friends

Our mobile games (Apna Rummy, Apna Teen Patti, Apna Callbreak) may offer Facebook Login as an optional way to sign in. You can always play as a guest instead. When you choose "Continue with Facebook" or "Sign in with Facebook", Meta shares the following with us, subject to the permissions you approve in the Facebook dialog:

Friends data is limited by Facebook to people who also use the same app and have granted the same permission. We store only the app-scoped IDs needed to match those friends to their player accounts, and we show them using their in-game name and avatar. We refresh this list each time you open the game while signed in with Facebook.

We use Facebook data only to sign you in and provide the friend features described above. We do not sell it, share it with third parties, use it for advertising, or post to Facebook on your behalf. It is retained for as long as your account exists (see Section 10).

Disconnecting or deleting Facebook data

• Log out from the profile popup inside the game to end the Facebook session on that device.
• Remove the app from Facebook: Facebook → Settings & Privacy → Settings → Apps and Websites → Apna Rummy / Apna Teen Patti / Apna Callbreak → Remove. This revokes our access to your Facebook data.
• Delete the data we hold: follow the steps on our Data Deletion page. Deleting your account removes your Facebook ID, name, picture, email and friend matches from our systems.

5  Cookies & Local Storage

We use the following types of cookies and browser storage:

• Essential cookies — required for the site to function (e.g., remembering your cookie consent choice).
• Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to measure page visits, session duration, and user behaviour. These are anonymised.
• Preference storage (localStorage) — used by our games to save your in-game settings (volume, theme, etc.) locally in your browser. This data never leaves your device.

Our mobile apps may use device-level advertising identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID) for ad delivery via Google AdMob. You can reset or opt out of personalised ads in your device settings.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to play games.

6  How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve ApnaTP website and mobile games.
• Facilitate multiplayer matchmaking and maintain virtual progress/balances.
• Respond to contact form submissions and support requests.
• Send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• Deliver and measure in-app advertisements (mobile apps only).
• Detect and prevent cheating, fraud, bots, abuse, and manipulation.
• Analyse aggregate usage patterns to improve content and performance.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We do not use your data for automated profiling or algorithmic decision-making that materially affects you.

7  Virtual Currency & In-Game Items

All coins, chips, and in-game items in ApnaTP games are virtual assets governed by the following rules:

• They are licensed to you, not sold or owned by you.
• They have no real-world cash value and cannot be exchanged for money, goods, or services.
• They are non-transferable outside the game ecosystem.
• They may be modified, expired, or reset as part of promotional game mechanics.

8  Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party tools used to operate our services (analytics, advertising, crash reporting, hosting). These providers process data only on our behalf under contractual obligations.
• Analytics & advertising partners: Aggregate and anonymised data shared with ad networks for campaign performance measurement (mobile apps).
• Fraud prevention & security: Data shared with security services to detect abuse.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition, subject to the same privacy commitments.

Third-Party Services We Use

We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their policies.

9  International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than India, including the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Where required by applicable law, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers (such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms).

10  Data Retention

• Contact form data — retained for up to 12 months after your last interaction, then deleted.
• Server logs — retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
• Analytics data — retained per Google's default retention (26 months), after which it is aggregated or deleted.
• Newsletter emails — retained until you unsubscribe, then promptly removed.
• Facebook sign-in data (ID, name, picture, email, friend matches) — retained while your account is active; deleted with your account, or on request via the Data Deletion page.
• Mobile app account data — retained while your account is active and for as long as required for security, fraud prevention, legal obligations, or dispute resolution. Deleted or anonymised when no longer necessary.
• localStorage data — stored only in your browser; persists until you clear your browser data.

11  Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"). See our Data Deletion page for the steps.
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data.
• Withdraw consent — unsubscribe from newsletters or revoke consent at any time.
• Object to targeted advertising — opt out via your device settings (Advertising ID reset) or by contacting us.
• Complain — lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your country.

Regional Rights

GDPR (EU / EEA / UK): You have the right to access, delete, port, restrict, and object to processing of your data, and to withdraw consent at any time. Legal bases for processing include consent, legitimate interests, and contractual necessity.

CCPA / CPRA (California, USA): You have the right to know what data we collect, to delete it, to correct it, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

LGPD (Brazil): You have the right to access, correct, anonymise, delete, and port your data, and to revoke consent.

India (DPDP Act 2023): You have the right to access, correct, and erase your personal data, and to nominate a representative to exercise these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@apnatp.in. We will respond within 15 days.

12  Children's Privacy

Our mobile games (Apna Rummy, Apna Teen Patti, Apna Callbreak) are intended for adults or users meeting the legal age requirement in their jurisdiction. The ApnaTP website is intended for users aged 13 and above.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your region). Our browser games require no registration, so children can play without submitting any personal data.

If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to us, please contact us at support@apnatp.in and we will delete it promptly.

13  Security

We use commercially reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your information — including HTTPS encryption, restricted server access, and crash monitoring via Firebase Crashlytics. However, no internet transmission or digital storage system is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access.

14  Third-Party Links

Our blog and pages may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to apnatp.in and our mobile apps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting any personal data.

15  Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or mobile apps after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

16  Contact Us