Privacy Policy
DATED 2016-12-22 · VERSION 20170303_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20170202_rev01 · ARCHIVE SNAPSHOT
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| 3 | 3 | ## 1\. Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs |
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| 5 | 5 | Because we realize that privacy policies tend to be long and not terribly exciting, we've developed these FAQs to provide shortcuts to certain information in our Privacy Policy. These shortcuts are intended to enhance rather than replace the important notices we provide in our complete Privacy Policy. The complete version of our Privacy Policy governs our collection, use, storage and sharing of information we collect or receive from you. |
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| 7 | 7 | ### Q: I am a game developer that uses Unity software to build my game, what should I know? |
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| 9 | A: You can access and update your account info by logging into your Unity account on our website. We use analytics services to understand how developers use our software in order for Unity to improve its software and services. We also include certain device data collection in the runtime of the Software which is incorporated into the applications you create with the software. You should be sure that your privacy policy explains to your players the variety of technical information that is collected and shared with third parties like Unity. If you use Unity developer services such as mobile advertising and analytics, read the applicable FAQs below and our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/jp/legal/cookie-policy). | |
| 9 | A: You can access and update your account info by logging into your Unity account on our website. We use analytics services to understand how developers use our software in order for Unity to improve its software and services. We also include certain device data collection in the runtime of the Software which is incorporated into the applications you create with the software. You should be sure that your privacy policy explains to your players the variety of technical information that is collected and shared with third parties like Unity. If you use Unity developer services such as mobile advertising and analytics, read the applicable FAQs below and our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/cookie-policy). | |
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| 11 | 11 | ### Q: I visit the Unity website, what should I know? |
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| 13 | 13 | A: We collect log info, including IP address and device data, related to your visits to our site. When you post comments on our community pages and forums, other forum users will be able to see your username, photo and comments. When you post, you should assume that all the information you provide is public. |
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| 15 | 15 | ### Q: I play a game built with Unity software, what should I know? |
| 199 | 199 | - Developer Software information: When you use the Unity Software to develop games and apps, we will collect IP address, operating system, user name, host name, hardware ID, serial number, Unity ID, organization ID and project ID during your first use of the software. When you use Unity Software, the software may automatically make Internet connections to check for updates, validate your license keys, and provide us with aggregated usage statistics. We may employ third party analytics services to collect and analyze Developers' use of the Unity Software. |
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| 201 | 201 | - Unity Cloud Build information: If you use Unity Cloud Build Services, our systems are designed to track the progress of builds and to alert you and us when key steps have been completed. |
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| 203 | 203 | - Cookies and choices concerning Unity Ads: |
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| 205 | - Unity and others working on Unity's behalf may employ cookies and related technologies to store information on or read information from your browser or device. The technologies used for these purposes may include: (i) cookies; (ii) web beacons; (iii) tracking pixels; and/or (iv) local shared objects (also known as flash cookies). To learn more see our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/jp/legal/cookie-policy). | |
| 205 | - Unity and others working on Unity's behalf may employ cookies and related technologies to store information on or read information from your browser or device. The technologies used for these purposes may include: (i) cookies; (ii) web beacons; (iii) tracking pixels; and/or (iv) local shared objects (also known as flash cookies). To learn more see our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/cookie-policy). | |
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| 207 | - Unity may collect information including the App List to provide personalized ads. To learn more see our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/jp/legal/cookie-policy). | |
| 207 | - Unity may collect information including the App List to provide personalized ads. To learn more see our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/cookie-policy). | |
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| 209 | - Third party advertisers (and the ad networks they use) who place ads within the Service may use cookies or related technologies to deliver ads. To learn more about the use of cookies and related technologies within the Service see our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/jp/legal/cookie-policy). | |
| 209 | - Third party advertisers (and the ad networks they use) who place ads within the Service may use cookies or related technologies to deliver ads. To learn more about the use of cookies and related technologies within the Service see our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/cookie-policy). | |
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| 211 | 211 | - Other information: We may obtain additional information about you from third parties such as marketers, partners, researchers, and others. We may combine information that we collect from you with information about you that we obtain from such third parties and information derived from any other subscription, product, or service we provide. |
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| 213 | 213 | ## 4\. How We Use the Information We Collect or Receive |
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| 215 | 215 | We primarily use the information we collect to provide, administer, operate and improve our Services. We may use your information for the following purposes: |
| 263 | 263 | - Developers using Unity Analytics will have ongoing access to data about the Users of their games and apps and any associated data, such as user ID, device ID, app ID, purchasing data and actions completed within their games. |
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| 265 | 265 | - Advertising: |
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| 267 | 267 | - By Unity Ads - we may utilize the data collected from Developer's apps to place personalized ads in Developers' apps and elsewhere. This usage will permit other parties, such as publishers and attribution companies, to learn about the devices that received, viewed or interacted with ads. |
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| 269 | - Third party products and services - as discussed in our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/jp/legal/cookie-policy) and elsewhere, we may permit advertisers and their agents to use cookies or related technologies within the Service to store information on or read information from your browser or device so that they can optimize their advertising campaigns, including to frequency cap and deliver targeted ads. | |
| 269 | - Third party products and services - as discussed in our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/cookie-policy) and elsewhere, we may permit advertisers and their agents to use cookies or related technologies within the Service to store information on or read information from your browser or device so that they can optimize their advertising campaigns, including to frequency cap and deliver targeted ads. | |
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| 271 | 271 | - With your consent: We may share your information for other purposes if (i) you direct us to do so or (ii) you consent to such sharing. |
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| 273 | 273 | - De-identified and/or aggregated information: Some of the information we collect does not directly identify you or your device. We may modify other information that can identify you or your device to limit or prevent such identification by de-identifying it or aggregating it. We can share de-identified and/or aggregated information to any third party without restriction and use it for any purpose. |
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| 275 | 275 | ### How your actions can result in sharing with others |
| 341 | 341 | - You can opt out of communications like email, by following the instructions in any marketing message you receive. However, |
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| 343 | 343 | - We reserve the right to send a message confirming your opt out whether it applies to email or sms messages; and |
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| 345 | 345 | - Users who opt-out of marketing messages may still receive administrative, relationship, or transactional messages (for example, we might send a notice about changes to our Terms of Service or changes to the functionality of a product or Service). |
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| 347 | - Unity Ads opt-out: You can't opt-out of receiving ads in games or apps using Unity Ads, but you can take steps to opt-out of certain personalized ads. See our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/jp/legal/cookie-policy) for more information on your choices for tracking and targeting of ads in apps on mobile devices and the options available to you. | |
| 347 | - Unity Ads opt-out: You can't opt-out of receiving ads in games or apps using Unity Ads, but you can take steps to opt-out of certain personalized ads. See our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/cookie-policy) for more information on your choices for tracking and targeting of ads in apps on mobile devices and the options available to you. | |
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| 349 | 349 | - Analytics opt-out: Unity Analytics does not currently offer an opt-out to Users of Developer apps. If you do not want your information collected by Unity Analytics, you may have to stop using the game or application utilizing Unity Analytics. |
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| 351 | 351 | - Multiplayer opt-out: Unity Multiplayer does not currently offer an opt-out to Users of Developer apps. If you do not want your information collected by Unity Multiplayer, you may have to stop using the multiplayer features in the game or application utilizing Unity Multiplayer. |
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| 353 | 353 | - We use Google Analytics to understand how our sites are used and to improve experiences within the Service. If you want to know more about how Google Analytics works or to exercise choice in regard to the data collected by it please visit [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/). In order to control the collection of data for analytical purposes by Google, you may install the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-On](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). |
| 369 | 369 | We reserve the right to change our practices and this policy at any time. We may also send an email or provide notice within some or all of our offerings when this policy changes. We encourage you to check this page regularly so that you know what our current practices are. |
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| 371 | 371 | ## 12\. California Privacy Rights |
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| 373 | 373 | - Sharing with third parties for direct marketing purposes: California residents have the right to request the identity of any third parties to whom the resident's personal information was shared, if such sharing was to enable the third party's direct marketing efforts. If you are a California resident and wish to make such a request, please submit your request to privacy@unity3d.com OR to opt out of having your personal information shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes, please email us at privacy@unity3d.com |
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| 375 | - How we respond to "Do Not Track" signals: We are committed to providing you with meaningful choices about the information collected on our Services for third-party purposes, and that is why we provide information in our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/jp/legal/cookie-policy) about how to prevent the delivery of targeted ads and information in this policy about how to prevent Google Analytics from collecting information. We do not, however, recognize or respond to browser-initiated Do Not Track signals, as the Internet industry is currently still working on Do Not Track standards, implementations and solutions. To learn more about Do Not Track signals, you can visit [allaboutdnt.com](http://www.allaboutdnt.com/). | |
| 375 | - How we respond to "Do Not Track" signals: We are committed to providing you with meaningful choices about the information collected on our Services for third-party purposes, and that is why we provide information in our [Cookie Policy](https://unity3d.com/legal/cookie-policy) about how to prevent the delivery of targeted ads and information in this policy about how to prevent Google Analytics from collecting information. We do not, however, recognize or respond to browser-initiated Do Not Track signals, as the Internet industry is currently still working on Do Not Track standards, implementations and solutions. To learn more about Do Not Track signals, you can visit [allaboutdnt.com](http://www.allaboutdnt.com/). | |
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| 377 | 377 | ## 13\. Links to Sites and Service Operated by Others |
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| 379 | 379 | The Service may contain links to other sites, applications and services. Because Unity does not operate those other sites, applications and services, we can't take responsibility for the privacy practices of the entities that operate them. We recommend that you consistently check privacy policies to understand an operator's practices. As a reminder this policy describes Unity's practices. |
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| 381 | 381 | ## 14\. Contact Us: |