Effective Date: May 22, 2026
Website:https://alexressa.com
Developer: Alex Ressa
Contact: aressa03@gmail.com
Alex Ressa (“I,” “me,” or “my”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit alexressa.com, contact me, or use my mobile applications, including StackTheory.
By using my website or apps, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information I Collect
I may collect the following types of information depending on how you interact with my website or apps.
Information You Provide Directly
You may voluntarily provide information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Messages or support requests
- Feedback, bug reports, or feature requests
- Any other information you choose to submit through forms or email
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit alexressa.com or use my apps, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- Device type
- Operating system
- Browser type
- IP address
- App version
- General location information, such as country or region
- Usage data, such as pages viewed, screens visited, session duration, crashes, and performance data
This information is used to operate, maintain, improve, and secure my website and apps.
2. StackTheory Mobile App Privacy
StackTheory is a Texas Hold’em strategy, learning, and gameplay app available or intended for availability on iOS and Google Play.
StackTheory is designed for entertainment and skill-building purposes. It does not offer real-money gambling, cash prizes, wagering, or the ability to win anything of monetary value.
Depending on the version of the app you use, StackTheory may collect or process the following information.
App Usage and Gameplay Data
StackTheory may collect gameplay and app activity data, such as:
- Hands played
- Game progress
- In-app achievements
- Streaks or progression data
- App settings
- Feature usage
- Session activity
- Crash reports and diagnostics
This data helps improve app performance, gameplay balance, bug fixes, and user experience.
Analytics Data
StackTheory may use analytics tools, such as Firebase Analytics or similar services, to understand how users interact with the app. Analytics data may include:
- App opens
- Screen views
- Session duration
- Device type
- Operating system version
- Approximate region
- App performance events
- Feature interaction data
Analytics data is used to improve StackTheory and understand which features are useful or need improvement.
Advertising Data
StackTheory may display ads using advertising networks such as Google AdMob or similar providers.
Advertising partners may collect or process data such as:
- Device identifiers
- Advertising identifiers
- Approximate location
- App usage information
- Ad impressions
- Ad clicks
- Diagnostic data
This information may be used to show ads, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and, where permitted, personalize ads.
Where required, StackTheory will request user permission before tracking activity across apps and websites for advertising purposes.
In-App Purchase Data
StackTheory may offer in-app purchases or premium features through Apple App Store or Google Play billing.
Payment information is processed by Apple or Google. I do not receive or store your full payment card details.
I may receive limited transaction-related information, such as:
- Product purchased
- Purchase status
- Subscription or entitlement status, if applicable
- Transaction identifiers
- Store platform
This information is used to unlock purchased content, restore purchases, prevent fraud, and provide support.
Account Information
If StackTheory includes account creation, cloud saves, leaderboards, multiplayer features, or social features in the future, the app may collect additional information such as:
- Username
- Email address
- Profile/avatar information
- Saved game progress
- Leaderboard data
- Friends or multiplayer-related data
If these features are added, this Privacy Policy will be updated as needed.
3. How I Use Information
I may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain alexressa.com and my apps
- Provide app features and functionality
- Save progress and preferences
- Improve gameplay, design, and performance
- Analyze usage trends
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Respond to support requests
- Manage in-app purchases
- Show and measure ads
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Comply with legal, platform, and regulatory requirements
4. Third-Party Services
My website and apps may use third-party services that collect or process information according to their own privacy policies.
These may include:
- Apple App Store services
- Google Play services
- Firebase
- Google Analytics
- Google AdMob
- OneSignal or other push notification providers
- Crash reporting or diagnostics tools
- Hosting, email, and website analytics providers
These third parties may collect information directly from your device or browser. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.
You should review the privacy policies of any third-party services used within the app or website.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
alexressa.com may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Keep the website functioning properly
- Understand website traffic
- Improve user experience
- Measure marketing or content performance
- Prevent spam or abuse
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Push Notifications
If StackTheory offers push notifications, the app may ask for permission before sending notifications.
Push notifications may be used for:
- Gameplay reminders
- Streak reminders
- App updates
- Promotional messages
- Feature announcements
You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.
7. Data Sharing
I do not sell your personal information.
Information may be shared in the following limited situations:
- With service providers that help operate my website or apps
- With analytics, advertising, crash reporting, or notification providers
- With Apple or Google for app store, billing, fraud prevention, and platform compliance
- When required by law, legal process, or government request
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of users, my apps, my website, or others
- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
8. Data Retention
I retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide my website and app services
- Maintain user progress or purchases
- Respond to support requests
- Improve app performance
- Comply with legal, tax, accounting, or platform obligations
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Some data may be retained by third-party services according to their own retention policies.
9. Data Security
I use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
alexressa.com and StackTheory are not intended for children under the age of 18, or the equivalent minimum age in your country.
I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I become aware that personal information from a child has been collected, I will take reasonable steps to delete it.
If StackTheory is made available to younger audiences in the future, this Privacy Policy and the app’s data practices will be updated to comply with applicable children’s privacy requirements.
11. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Opt out of certain advertising or tracking practices
You can also manage certain privacy settings through:
- iOS Settings
- Android Settings
- App permissions
- Browser cookie settings
- App Store or Google Play account settings
To make a privacy request, contact me at:
[your privacy/contact email]
12. Advertising Choices
You may be able to limit personalized advertising through your device settings.
On iOS, you can manage tracking permissions through:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
On Android, you can manage ad personalization through your Google settings or device privacy settings.
Disabling personalized ads does not necessarily remove ads, but it may make ads less relevant.
13. International Users
If you access alexressa.com or use my apps from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where service providers operate.
By using the website or apps, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.
14. California Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California privacy laws, including the right to request access, deletion, correction, and information about certain data practices.
I do not sell personal information as the term “sell” is commonly understood. Some advertising or analytics practices may be considered “sharing” under certain privacy laws. You may limit certain tracking and advertising through your device or browser settings.
To submit a request, contact:
aressa03@gmail.com
15. European and UK Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable data protection laws.
The legal bases for processing may include:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests, such as improving and securing the website or apps
- Compliance with legal obligations
You may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information.
To exercise these rights, contact:
aressa03@gmail.com
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be updated. Continued use of alexressa.com or my apps after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
17. Contact
For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact:
Alex Ressa
Website: https://alexressa.com
Email: aressa03@gmail.com