Privacy Policy (games.tapiava.app)

Last updated: May 8, 2026
Operator: baku (Ryo Endo)
Business form: Sole proprietor
Address: Joto Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Contact: [email protected]

baku (trade name: baku; sole proprietor: Ryo Endo; hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") establishes this Privacy Policy (the "Policy") regarding the handling of users' personal information in the game service we provide at games.tapiava.app (the "Game Service").

Article 1 (Scope of Application)

  1. This Policy applies to the handling of personal information and information equivalent thereto that we collect from users of the Game Service at games.tapiava.app.
  2. The privacy policy for the main tapiava.app service is set forth separately and applies independently of this Policy.

Article 2 (Information We Collect)

In providing the Game Service, we may collect the following information:

2.1 Account Information (from version 0.2.0 onwards)

2.2 Game Play Information

2.3 Usage and Log Information

2.4 Advertising Information

2.5 Inquiry Information

Article 3 (Purpose of Use)

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  1. To provide and operate the Game Service
  2. To record gameplay, display rankings, and save progress
  3. To deliver advertisements and measure their effectiveness
  4. To grant in-game rewards based on rewarded ad views, prevent fraud, and measure advertising effectiveness
  5. To analyze usage, improve the Service, and develop new features
  6. To prevent and address misuse and violations of the terms
  7. To respond to inquiries and provide support
  8. To send important notifications such as changes to the terms of use
  9. To comply with applicable laws

Article 4 (Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies)

  1. We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance the convenience of the Game Service, understand usage, deliver advertisements, and measure their effectiveness.
  2. The cookies we use include first-party cookies (set directly by us) and third-party cookies (set by third-party advertising service providers and others described in Article 5).
  3. Users may decline cookies through their browser settings; however, doing so may prevent certain functions of the Game Service from operating properly.
  4. Users may opt out of Google's advertising cookies through Google Ads Settings.
  5. Users may opt out of other third-party cookies via aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.
  6. For users accessing from the EU, EEA, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we obtain consent regarding the use of cookies and personalized advertising in accordance with applicable laws and Google's EU User Consent Policy, through Google-certified Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) or equivalent means.

Article 5 (Third-Party Advertising)

We deliver advertisements provided by the following third-party advertising service providers in the Game Service.

5.1 Google AdSense H5 Games Ads

5.2 CrazyGames SDK (operative only via Route B)

5.3 About Rewarded Advertisements

5.4 Notice on Advertising by Google

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to the Game Service or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to the Game Service and/or other websites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver advertisements based on users' interests. Users may disable personalized advertising by following the opt-out methods described in Article 4.

Article 6 (Analytics Tools)

We use Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) in the Game Service.

Article 7 (Disclosure to Third Parties)

  1. We will not disclose personal information to third parties without obtaining prior consent from users, except in any of the following cases:
    • When required by law
    • When necessary to protect the life, body, or property of an individual and obtaining consent is difficult
    • When particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound development of children
    • When cooperation with a national or local government agency is required
  2. When we entrust services such as payment processing, analytics, advertising, or server operations to external contractors, we may provide personal information to the extent necessary. In such cases, we will exercise appropriate supervision over the contractors.

Article 8 (International Data Transfers)

  1. Servers operated by Google LLC, CG Games BVBA, and other contractors mentioned in Article 5 may be located outside Japan, and users' personal information may be transferred to such countries.
  2. Primary transfer destinations may include the United States, EU member states, the United Kingdom, and other countries or regions where Google LLC or CrazyGames-related entities operate servers or data processing facilities.
  3. The level of personal information protection in the destination country may not necessarily be equivalent to that in Japan; however, we will review the privacy policies, data processing terms, and other contractual conditions of each service provider and implement necessary and appropriate safeguards.

Article 9 (Data Management and Retention)

  1. We will take necessary and appropriate measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal information and otherwise ensure secure management.
  2. We will provide necessary education and supervision to personnel handling personal information.
  3. We will retain personal information for the period necessary to achieve the purposes of use, and after such purposes have been achieved, we will delete or anonymize it within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

Article 10 (User Rights)

  1. Users may request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or other actions regarding their own personal information held by us.
  2. Such requests should be directed to the contact point specified in Article 16.
  3. Where we are not legally obligated to comply with such requests, we will notify the user accordingly.

Article 11 (Rights of EU Residents / GDPR Compliance)

  1. EU residents subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have the following rights:
    • Right of access (GDPR Article 15)
    • Right to rectification (GDPR Article 16)
    • Right to erasure / right to be forgotten (GDPR Article 17)
    • Right to restriction of processing (GDPR Article 18)
    • Right to data portability (GDPR Article 20)
    • Right to object (GDPR Article 21)
    • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making (GDPR Article 22)
  2. Data Controller: baku (Ryo Endo) / Contact: [email protected]
  3. Legal bases for processing depend on the nature of the processing and may include user consent, performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests. For advertising cookies and personalized advertising, we process personal data based on user consent where necessary.
  4. Users may withdraw consent for consent-based processing at any time. Such withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent prior to its withdrawal.
  5. For users in the EU, EEA, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we obtain consent regarding the use of cookies and personalized advertising through Google-certified Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) or equivalent means.
  6. EU residents have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in their place of residence.

Article 12 (Rights of California Residents / CCPA/CPRA Compliance)

  1. California residents subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) have the following rights:
    • The right to know the categories of personal information collected, used, and disclosed
    • The right to delete
    • The right to correct
    • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
    • The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
    • The right not to be subject to discrimination for exercising these rights
  2. We do not sell users' personal information for monetary consideration. However, we may share information with third-party advertising service providers via cookies and similar technologies for the purposes of advertising delivery and measurement, which may be deemed "sharing" or "selling" under applicable law.
  3. We do not, in principle, collect sensitive personal information in the Game Service.
  4. To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact point specified in Article 16.

Article 13 (Protection of Children / COPPA Compliance)

  1. The Game Service is a casual game intended for general users and is not designed or provided for children under 13 years of age.
  2. If we inadvertently collect personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.
  3. Parents or guardians who become aware that personal information of a child under 13 has been provided to us are requested to contact us through the contact point specified in Article 16.

Article 14 (Changes to this Privacy Policy)

  1. We may revise this Policy as necessary.
  2. When we revise this Policy, we will display the revised content on the Game Service or notify users by other appropriate means.
  3. For material changes, we will provide advance notice to users and, where necessary, obtain their consent again.

Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  1. The interpretation and application of this Policy shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
  2. The Osaka District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance over any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Policy or the Game Service, in accordance with the location of our place of business.

Article 16 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding this Policy and requests concerning the handling of personal information, please contact us at the following:

Operator: baku (Ryo Endo)
Business form: Sole proprietor
Address: Joto Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
E-mail: [email protected]

This Policy applies only to games.tapiava.app. For the privacy policy of the main tapiava.app service, please refer to https://tapiava.app/legal/privacy.