Commute Survivor Privacy Policy
Daesung Kim (“we”) complies with the Personal Information Protection Act of the Republic of Korea and other applicable laws, and handles information about users of the “퇴근길 생존자 (Commute Survivor)” app (the “App”) as described below. If this English version differs from the Korean version, the Korean version prevails.
Effective date: October 28, 2026
1. Information the App collects directly
The App has no sign-up or login. We do not receive your name, phone number, email address or any other information that directly identifies you. The character name you enter, your best records, game progress (coins, upgrades, outfits, daily check-ins) and settings are stored only on your device and are never sent to us. They are deleted when you uninstall the App or clear the App’s data in your device settings. If Android backup is turned on, this information may be included in your own Google account backup.
2. Information collected automatically, and by whom
The App includes the following tools provided by Google LLC. When you use the App, Google automatically collects the information below.
| Tool | Information collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob (ads) | Device identifiers such as the advertising ID and App Set ID; IP address (used to estimate approximate location); device information (model, OS, etc.); app activity such as ad views and clicks; diagnostics (app launch time, errors, etc.) | Showing ads, measuring ad performance, preventing fraud |
| Google Firebase Analytics (usage statistics) | App instance ID (a random number created for each install); game activity (run start and end with result, survival time, kills and level; upgrades picked; tutorial completion; stage unlocks; upgrade and outfit purchases with in-game coins; daily check-ins; full-screen ads shown; leaving the App mid-run; and automatically collected events such as first open and sessions); device information (model, OS, language); approximate region (estimated from IP address) | Improving the App, such as tuning difficulty and balance |
- Your character name is never sent anywhere, including Firebase Analytics.
- Firebase Analytics data is not used to personalize ads. It is not linked to Google Ads, and advertising ID collection by Analytics is turned off.
- To learn how Google handles this information, see the Google Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
3. Purposes of use
We use this information only for the purposes listed in section 2: showing ads, analyzing app usage and preventing misuse.
4. Processors and international transfer
We entrust Google with processing this information to show ads and analyze usage. In doing so, the information is transferred outside Korea.
| Recipient | Google LLC (United States) · Contact: https://support.google.com/policies/contact/general_privacy_form |
|---|---|
| Destination countries | The United States and other countries where Google operates data centers |
| Items transferred | Advertising ID, app instance ID, IP address, device information, app activity |
| When and how | Sent over the network while you use the App |
| Purpose | Showing ads (AdMob), usage statistics (Firebase Analytics) |
| Retention | Same as section 6 |
| How to refuse, and what happens | You can refuse using the methods in section 7. Turning off usage statistics does not limit any App features. If you delete your advertising ID, you will see ads that are not personalized. |
5. Sharing with third parties
We do not share your information with anyone other than as described in sections 2 and 4.
6. Retention and deletion
- Firebase Analytics: kept for 2 months from collection, then deleted automatically by Google.
- Google AdMob: governed by Google’s Privacy Policy and data retention policies.
- Data on your device: deleted immediately when you uninstall the App or clear its data.
- We do not run any server that stores user information.
7. How to opt out of personalized ads and usage statistics
- Turn off usage statistics: In the App, go to Settings and turn off “분석 정보 보내기” (Send analytics info). Firebase Analytics data will no longer be sent from then on. Data already sent is deleted after the retention period in section 6. This setting does not apply to ads (AdMob).
- Opt out of personalized ads: On your device, go to Settings > Google > Ads and choose “Delete advertising ID” (Android 12 or later) or “Reset advertising ID”. Menu names may vary by device. Ads will still appear, but they will not be based on your interests.
8. Children
The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not directly collect information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and learn that information about a child under 14 has been processed, please contact us below and we will help with deletion or other steps.
9. Your rights
You may request access to, correction, deletion or suspension of processing of your information. Because the App has no accounts, we cannot identify or look up information about a specific user. Please use the methods in section 7 (turning off usage statistics, deleting your advertising ID) and the tools Google provides. For any other request, contact us below and we will respond.
10. Security
We do not run a server that stores user information. Information sent to Google is encrypted in transit (TLS). The App requests only these permissions: internet access, network state and advertising ID.
11. Privacy officer and contact
- Privacy officer: Daesung Kim (owner)
- Email: contact@trycatchlog.com
For reports or advice about privacy violations in Korea, you can also contact:
- Personal Information Infringement Report Center: 118 (in Korea), https://privacy.kisa.or.kr
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: 1833-6972, https://www.kopico.go.kr
12. Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, we will announce it on this page and in the App’s update notes at least 7 days before it takes effect. When a previous version exists, it will be linked at the bottom of this page.