PieceRelay
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 31 July 2026
Data controller: BeeToBee Krzysztof Kulik
Contact: info@piecerelay.com
PieceRelay is a mobile party game in which several phones form one shared picture. The same app also contains PanicRelay, a timed mode where a bomb is passed from phone to phone. Both games use the same rooms, and both are covered by this policy. The app does not require an account and is designed to process only the data needed to run a game room, sync progress, show the finale, and handle content reports.
1. Data we process
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Player nickname and session identifier | Identifying players in the room, marking the host, and syncing game state without creating accounts. |
| Room code, round status, moves and progress, player readiness | Running the lobby, local puzzles, phone arrangement, arrow verification, co-op games, team games, and the bomb handoff in PanicRelay. |
| Device profile: screen size, orientation, pixel ratio | Fitting the image fragment to a specific phone and detecting layout changes. |
| Photos, images, and videos selected by the host | Creating the puzzle and optional finale. In Pro, the host can add a finale video displayed across all devices as one shared movie. These files are visible to players in the same room. |
| Optional finale message, color, and transition effect | Displaying an end-of-game message, greeting, or event slogan across all phones during the finale. |
| Language choice and local test settings | Remembering preferences on the device. These settings are stored locally in the app. |
| One-time unlock purchase information | Unlocking Pro features: custom finale video and team mode. Payments are handled by RevenueCat and the app store; PieceRelay does not receive card details. |
| Inappropriate content reports | Receiving and reviewing a report about an image or video shared in a room. |
We do not require an email address to play, do not create user profiles, do not sell personal data, and do not use tracking ads.
2. Phone permissions
- Camera is used for scanning QR codes, recognizing phone layout/markers, and optionally taking a puzzle photo.
- Photo and video library is used when the host chooses an image, round images, or a finale video.
- Internet access is used to connect to rooms, load the finale, and sync state through API and WebSocket connections.
3. Legal bases
- Running and syncing the game: providing the requested service and our legitimate interest in operating the game.
- Uploading photos, images, videos, and finale messages: voluntary action by the host.
- Handling purchases and restoring the Pro unlock: performance of the paid feature agreement.
- Receiving content reports: legitimate interest in moderation and player safety.
4. Providers and processing location
Game data is processed on Amazon Web Services infrastructure in Europe (Frankfurt, Germany). The backend uses AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, WebSocket API, and S3. Connections use HTTPS/WSS.
In-app purchases are handled by RevenueCat and the app store, especially Google Play on Android. Payment details are processed by the store operator, not PieceRelay.
5. Retention
- Game rooms, nicknames, session identifiers, round state, and device profiles: about 2 hours.
- Images and videos uploaded to a room: up to 7 days.
- Inappropriate content reports: up to 30 days.
- Technical backend logs may be retained briefly for debugging and service security.
6. Sharing content with other players
Photos, images, videos, and messages selected by the host are part of gameplay and may be visible to other players in the same room or team. The host should only upload content they have the right to use and that does not violate another person's privacy.
7. Content reports
The app includes a feature for reporting inappropriate images or videos. Reports can also be sent to info@piecerelay.com. Reports are reviewed within a reasonable time, considering that rooms and media expire automatically.
8. Children
PieceRelay is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Users aged 13-15 should use the app with a parent or guardian's consent and supervision, especially when the host uploads photos, images, or videos visible to other players.
9. Your rights
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your data, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Poland, the supervisory authority is the President of the Personal Data Protection Office. To exercise your rights, contact info@piecerelay.com.
10. Changes
This policy may be updated as the app, backend, or legal requirements change. The current version is published on this page.