Privacy Policy
Backseat Games · Last updated: June 2026
Backseat Games is a family road-trip game app for iPhone, published by Homol Works. This policy describes what data the app uses on your device.
Summary
- No accounts — we do not collect names, emails, or Apple IDs on our servers.
- No analytics or ads in the current release.
- Local multiplayer only — phones connect directly in the car using Apple’s local networking; game data does not pass through our servers.
- On-device storage — player name, game preferences, win/loss stats, and purchase entitlement cache stay on your iPhone.
- Microphone — used only when you record a short clip in the Sign Game; audio stays on the device during the session.
- In-app purchase — Apple processes the one-time host unlock; we do not receive your payment details.
Data stored on your device
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Display name | Shown to other players in your car |
| House rule defaults | Pre-fill lobby settings when you host |
| Win/loss/tie stats | Personal record per game type on this device |
| Host unlock flag | Remember that you purchased hosting (also verified with Apple) |
You can clear app data by deleting the app.
Permissions
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
| Local network | Find and connect to other phones running Backseat Games nearby |
| Microphone | Optional Sign Game audio call-outs |
| Notifications | Optional alerts when a host starts a game (when enabled) |
Children’s privacy
The app is designed for family use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children on our servers because we do not operate a backend for gameplay.
Contact
Questions or privacy requests: visit our support page or email mhomol@gmail.com.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.