BluffArena is committed to protecting your data.
We collect only
what's needed to run the game.
BluffArena ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the BluffArena mobile application and related services (the "Service").
By using BluffArena, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.
Every category of data we collect, why we collect it, and whether it leaves your device:
| Data Type | Purpose | Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Account UID, 2FA OTP delivery | No |
| Hashed password | Authentication — stored as secure hash only | No |
| Profile image | Stored in cloud; displayed in-app only | No |
| Voice / audio (WebRTC) | Real-time voice chat; never recorded or stored | No |
| WebSocket game data | Real-time game state sync; session-only | No |
| Network state | Connectivity checks for stable gameplay | No |
| Device/crash logs | Debugging and service improvement | No |
Email Address. Your email is used solely as a unique identifier (UID) for your account and as a delivery channel for one-time passwords (OTP) during two-factor authentication. We do not use your email for marketing or promotional content.
Password. Passwords are never stored in plain text. We use industry-standard hashing (e.g. bcrypt). We do not have access to your raw password.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). OTPs sent to your email are single-use, time-limited, and invalidated immediately after use or expiry.
BluffArena uses your device microphone exclusively for real-time voice chat during active game sessions via WebRTC — a peer-to-peer technology.
Bluetooth permissions (BLUETOOTH,
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT) are requested solely to route audio to connected Bluetooth headsets
during voice sessions. No Bluetooth data is collected.
You may revoke microphone permission at any time in device settings. This disables voice chat but does not affect other features.
Game state — player actions, turn info, match results — is transmitted over an encrypted WebSocket connection for real-time synchronisation between players.
This data is used exclusively to run the game session.
Account data and profile images are stored on secure cloud infrastructure with the following safeguards:
Profile Images. Images you upload are stored in cloud storage and used only for display within the app. They are not processed, analysed, sold, or shared with any third party.
Every Android permission BluffArena requests and exactly why:
BluffArena uses third-party cloud infrastructure providers for hosting and storage. These providers act as data processors and are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only to provide services to us.
BluffArena is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete that data.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.
| Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data (email, password hash) | Until account deletion is requested |
| Profile image | Until account deletion or image is replaced |
| Voice / audio streams | Never stored — real-time only |
| WebSocket game session data | Session duration only; not persisted |
| OTP codes | Minutes — expire after use or timeout |
Upon account deletion, personal data is removed from active systems within 30 days. Anonymised statistics may be retained as they cannot identify you.
Questions, concerns, or data requests? Reach out to our privacy team:
BluffArena — Privacy Team
✉️ akshatmalik18t@gmail.comWe aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of BluffArena after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.