Privacy Policy for the Shih Zoo

Effective Date: February 7, 2025

Last Updated: February 7, 2025


Shameless Product Placement ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our players, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how The Shih Zoo collects, stores, and uses player data in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google Play and Apple App Store requirements.


  1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information such as full names, addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers. However, The Shih Zoo does collect and store limited, non-personal data necessary for game functionality as well as nicknames for level leaderboards:
Automatically Collected Data

  • Leaderboard Scores: Player scores are uploaded to Unity Online Servers to enable leaderboard rankings.

  • Player Nicknames: When players create a nickname for the leaderboard, this data is stored both locally on the device and on Unity Online Servers.

  • Game Save Data: Player progress is stored locally on the device to enable game continuity.


  1. How We Use Collected Data

We use the collected data strictly for the following purposes:

  • Leaderboard Functionality: Displaying and ranking scores to enhance player engagement.

  • Game Progression: Storing game data on the player’s device so they can resume gameplay.

  • Game Analytics: Understanding game performance to improve gameplay experience (aggregated, non-personal insights).


  1. Data Storage & Security

  • Unity Online Servers: Leaderboard scores and nicknames are securely stored and managed by Unity Technologies.

  • Local Device Storage: Game progress and leaderboard nicknames are saved locally on the player’s device.

  • Data Retention: We do not retain personal data beyond what is required for game functionality.


  1. Data Sharing

We do not sell, share, or rent any personal data. However, for game functionality:

  • Unity Technologies processes leaderboard data under their privacy policies.

  • Game save data is not transmitted to external servers and remains on the player’s device.


  1. Parental Rights & Controls

For parents or guardians:

  • You can disable leaderboard participation by turning off internet access for the game.

  • You may contact us to request deletion of leaderboard scores by providing the player nickname.

  • We do not enable chat, direct messaging, or any features that allow player interaction.


  1. Compliance with Children's Privacy Regulations

  • We comply with COPPA and GDPR-K (General Data Protection Regulation for Kids in the EU) by ensuring that no personally identifiable information (PII) is collected from children.

  • Players under 13 years old should have parental consent before playing The Shih Zoo.


  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect game updates or regulatory changes. We encourage users and parents to review this policy periodically.


  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, you may contact us at:


📧 Email: info@shamelesspp.com

📍 Company Address: Shameless Product Placement, 280 South Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401