Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12 November 2026
DoodleDuel ("we") is a draw-and-guess game for people aged 13 and over. This notice explains what personal data we process, why, and your rights under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws.
What we collect
| Data | Purpose | Shared with |
|---|---|---|
| Random device ID and nickname (guest play) | Run the game, keep your progress, prevent abuse | No one |
| Google account email and ID (only if you sign in) | Sync progress across devices, account recovery | Google Firebase (authentication processor) |
| Drawings, chat messages and guesses | Gameplay; moderation of reported content; AI guessing | Not shared. Reported content is reviewed by our moderators. |
| Game stats, XP, coins, streaks | Progression and rewards | No one |
| Purchase records | Grant and restore purchases | Google Play (Android) / Razorpay (web) process payments |
| Advertising ID (Android, ads only) | Show rewarded and lobby banner ads; frequency capping | Google AdMob. Non-personalised by default unless you opt in. |
| Push notification token (Android) | Duel and streak notifications you enable | Firebase Cloud Messaging |
| Crash logs and anonymous usage events | Fix bugs, improve the game | Sentry, PostHog (processors) |
We never sell personal data. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS). We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Your rights
- Access: download your data any time from Settings → “Download my data”.
- Correction: change your nickname/avatar in Profile.
- Erasure: delete your account in Settings, or at doodleduel.app/delete-account. Deletion is immediate.
- Withdraw consent for personalised ads and notifications in Settings.
- Grievance redressal: contact our Grievance Officer at privacy@doodleduel.app. We respond within 7 days and resolve within 30 days.
Retention
Account data is kept while your account exists. Guest accounts unused for 12 months are deleted. Room chat and live drawings are not stored after a game, except drawings attached to a report (kept up to 90 days for moderation). Payment processors retain their own records as required by law.
User-generated content
You can report or block any player from the in-game player menu. Our moderators review reports, typically within 24 hours, and may remove players or ban accounts that break the rules.