Privacy Policy for Zero Sum

Last Updated: November 2, 2025

IMPORTANT GAMBLING NOTICE

Zero Sum is a FREE casino-style card game for entertainment purposes only.

This game does NOT involve real money gambling
No real money can be won or lost
Virtual chips have NO real-world monetary value
This game does NOT offer real money gambling or an opportunity to win real money or prizes
Practice or success at social casino gaming does not imply future success at real money gambling
This game is intended for adult audiences (18+) for entertainment purposes only

Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the Zero Sum mobile application (hereby referred to as "Application" or "App") for mobile devices that was created by our development team (hereby referred to as "Service Provider" or "we", "us", "our") as a free service. This service is intended for use "AS IS".

Information Collection and Use

The Application does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information from users. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe gaming experience.

What We Do NOT Collect

Personal information (name, email address, phone number, etc.)
Location data
Device identifiers beyond what is required for basic app functionality
User-generated content or communications
Payment or financial information (no real money is involved in this game)
Gambling history or betting patterns

Local Data Storage

The Application stores the following data locally on your device:

Virtual Chip Balance: Your virtual chip count (used for in-game betting only) is saved locally using SharedPreferences to maintain your progress between game sessions.
Game Statistics: Your win/loss records and betting history are stored locally for your personal tracking.
Last Bet Amount: The most recent bet you placed is saved to enable the "Repeat Bet" feature.
Game Settings: Your preference settings are saved to provide a consistent experience across game sessions.
All of this data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any servers.

Entertainment Value Only

All virtual chips, bets, wins, and losses in Zero Sum are for entertainment purposes only. Virtual chips cannot be:

Exchanged for real money or prizes
Purchased with real money (the app is completely free)
Transferred to other users
Cashed out in any form

Third-Party Services

The Application uses the following third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:

Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the Application. AdMob may collect certain information to serve personalized ads, including:

Device information (device model, operating system version)
Advertising ID
IP address
App interaction data

For more information about how Google uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device's ad settings:

Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking

Age Restrictions and Responsible Gaming

18+ Only - Entertainment Purposes

Zero Sum is intended for users aged 18 and older. While this app does not involve real money gambling, it simulates casino-style card game mechanics.

This app is designed for adult audiences for entertainment purposes only
The game uses casino-themed elements (cards, chips, betting) but involves NO real money
Success in this game does not indicate skill at real gambling
This app should not be used as a training tool for real gambling

Children's Privacy

The Application does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. The Application does not require any registration or account creation. However, due to the casino-themed nature of the game, it is not intended for children under 18.

Parents and guardians should be aware that the app displays advertisements through Google AdMob and simulates casino-style gameplay. We encourage parents to monitor their children's app usage.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with any personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary action.

No Real Gambling or Prizes

Zero Sum is NOT a gambling application. Key points:

No purchase necessary - the app is completely free
Virtual chips are provided for free and replenished automatically if you run out
No real money can be wagered, won, or lost
No prizes, awards, or items of real-world value are offered
This app complies with Google Play Store policies regarding simulated gambling
The app does not facilitate or promote real money gambling

Security

We value your trust in using our Application. Since we do not collect or transmit any personal information, there is minimal security risk. The only data stored (your virtual chip balance, game statistics, and preferences) remains exclusively on your device and is protected by your device's security measures.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal information, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. Your locally stored game data (virtual chip balance, statistics, and preferences) can be cleared by:

Uninstalling and reinstalling the Application
Clearing the Application's data in your device settings
Resetting your chip balance will start you over with 1000 virtual chips

Data Retention

The Application stores your virtual chip balance, game statistics, and preferences locally on your device indefinitely until you clear the app data or uninstall the application. This data is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties (except as described in the Third-Party Services section above).

International Data Transfers

Since we do not collect or transmit personal data, there are no international data transfers of your information. However, Google AdMob may transfer data internationally as part of their advertising services. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

Disclaimer of Liability

The Service Provider is not responsible for:

Any real-world gambling activities undertaken by users
Any interpretation of this game as training or skill-building for real gambling
Any losses incurred through real gambling activities
The development of gambling habits or addictions

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help from organizations such as the National Council on Problem Gambling at www.ncpgambling.org or call 1-800-522-4700.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

This privacy policy page was created to ensure transparency about data practices in Zero Sum and to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including Google Play Store policies regarding simulated gambling content.

Consent

By using our Application, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. You also acknowledge that:

You are at least 18 years of age
You understand this is a free entertainment app with no real money involved
You understand that virtual chips have no real-world value
You will not use this app as a substitute for or training tool for real gambling