Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is provided by Celalettin Samyurek, doing business as Socket Science. It describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use Dentisity on iOS and Android devices.
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use Dentisity.
Who We Are
Developer / Data Controller
Celalettin Samyurek, doing business as Socket Science
Email: dr.socketscience@gmail.com
About This App
Dentisity is an educational gamification app designed for dental professionals and dental students. It provides exam preparation content across dental specialty branches and includes clinic-building and competitive features.
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and its content is specifically tailored to adult learners in the dental field.
Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email address | Account creation and authentication |
| Full name | Displayed on your profile (from Apple Sign-In when you grant permission) |
| Nickname | Unique in-app display name |
| Profile title (e.g., "Dr.") | Displayed on your public profile |
| Biography | Optional; displayed on your public profile |
| Country and city | Optional; displayed on your public profile |
| Clinic name | Your in-app virtual clinic name |
| Error reports | Feedback you submit about exam question errors |
| Global chat messages | Messages you send in community chat, visible to all users |
| Direct messages | Private messages you send to individual users |
3.2 Account and Authentication Data
When you sign in with Google, Apple, or email/password, we collect your Firebase Authentication user ID (UID), OAuth access tokens (held temporarily; not stored long-term), and sign-in method.
When you use anonymous (guest) sign-in, a temporary Firebase account is created without identifying information. You may upgrade to a full account at any time.
3.3 Onboarding Entry Exam Data
When you first launch the App, you complete a professor-guided introductory exam consisting of three clinical case questions. Your individual answers are not stored. Only your completion status is recorded as part of onboarding.
3.4 Game Progress and Activity Data
We store the following to provide core functionality:
- Currencies and energy: Coins, gems, energy level and regeneration timestamps
- Academic progress: XP per dental specialty branch, branch levels, exam results, study timer timestamps
- Clinic progress: Prestige level and XP, room upgrade levels, construction timestamps, passive income rate
- Arena data: ELO rating, win/loss counts, daily duel ticket count and reset date
- Case and quest data: Best star ratings per case, claimed quest and reward IDs
- Purchased items: In-game equipment and staff upgrades you have unlocked
- Leaderboard data: Arena ELO and rank visible to other users
3.5 Social and Community Data
- Friends list (UIDs of users you have added)
- Friend and duel requests (incoming and outgoing records)
- Blocked users list
- Direct messages (stored in Cloud Firestore; not end-to-end encrypted)
- In-app notification records
- Global chat messages (visible to all users)
3.6 Privacy Preference Data
You can control the visibility of your stats, biography, and location (public / friends only / private). These settings are stored as part of your account.
3.7 Purchase and Subscription Data
If you subscribe to Dentisity Pro, we store your subscription status, expiry timestamp, and entitlement identifier. Payment processing is managed by RevenueCat. We do not store your credit card or payment details.
3.8 Advertising Data (Google AdMob)
The App displays advertisements served by Google AdMob. To serve personalized ads, AdMob may collect advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID), device information, IP address, and app usage data. You may opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings.
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → turn off "Personalized Ads"
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
3.9 Device and Technical Data
Limited technical data is collected as part of normal Firebase service operation: device type, OS version, and network connectivity status.
3.10 Data We Do NOT Collect
- Camera or microphone data
- Contacts or address book
- Precise or approximate GPS location
- Health or biometric data
- Crash reports or detailed analytics events
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Create and manage your account | Performance of contract |
| Deliver core game features (progress, clinic, arena) | Performance of contract |
| Personalize content based on onboarding assessment | Performance of contract |
| Display your public profile and leaderboard rankings | Performance of contract / Legitimate interest |
| Enable social features (friends, duels, chat, messages) | Performance of contract |
| Translate exam questions into your preferred language via OpenAI | Legitimate interest |
| Process premium subscription and grant entitlements | Performance of contract |
| Display advertisements via Google AdMob | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Send in-app and push notifications about game events | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Prevent abuse, cheating, and enforce community guidelines | Legitimate interest |
| Respond to your support requests | Legitimate interest |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored in Google Firebase infrastructure (Firebase Authentication and Cloud Firestore), hosted by Google LLC primarily in the United States. Firebase applies encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest.
Our protections include:
- Access to production data restricted to authorized personnel only
- Firestore security rules enforce that users can only read or write their own data
- Unique nickname reservation enforced server-side to prevent impersonation
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We share data with the following service providers. We do not sell your personal data.
6.1 Google Firebase (Google LLC)
Provides authentication, database, cloud messaging, and storage services. Data shared: Firebase UID, profile data, game state, notification events.
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
6.2 Google AdMob (Google LLC)
Serves advertisements within the App. Data shared: Advertising ID, device information, IP address, ad interaction data.
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
6.3 RevenueCat, Inc.
Manages in-app subscription purchases and entitlement verification. Data shared: Firebase UID, subscription status, purchase events.
Privacy Policy: revenuecat.com/privacy
6.4 OpenAI, L.L.C.
Used to translate dental exam question content into other languages. No personal user data, identifiers, or account information is sent to OpenAI. Only educational content (question text, answer options, explanations) is shared.
Privacy Policy: openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
6.5 Apple Inc. and Google LLC (Sign-In Providers)
When you sign in with Apple or Google, those providers authenticate your identity and share your email address with us.
6.6 Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your information if required by law, or to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or protect user safety.
Community Features: Chat and Direct Messages
Global Chat
The App includes a global community chat visible to all users. Do not post personal information in the global chat. Messages are stored in Cloud Firestore and are not end-to-end encrypted.
Direct Messages
Private direct messages are stored in Cloud Firestore and are not end-to-end encrypted. Messages may be reviewed in cases of reported abuse. Do not share sensitive personal information through in-app messaging.
Push Notifications
We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send push notifications about game events (energy restored, construction complete, duel results, friend requests). You can disable push notifications at any time in your device's system settings without affecting your in-app experience.
Advertising and Your Choices
The App is free and supported by advertisements via Google AdMob. Premium subscribers (Dentisity Pro) receive a reduced ad experience.
Opting out of personalized ads does not remove ads from the App; you will see non-personalized ads instead.
Children's Privacy
The App is designed for dental professionals and students and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, contact us at dr.socketscience@gmail.com and we will delete the information promptly.
Your Privacy Rights
11.1 All Users
- Access: Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update inaccurate information in your profile via App settings
- Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data (see Section 12)
- Game Progress Reset: Reset in-game progress while retaining your account
- Profile Privacy Controls: Set visibility to Public, Friends Only, or Private
11.2 EEA, UK, and Switzerland — GDPR Rights
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you additionally have the right to data portability, restriction of processing, objection, withdrawal of consent, and to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
11.3 California Residents — CCPA / CPRA Rights
California residents have the right to know what information is collected, delete personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any rights, contact us at dr.socketscience@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Account Deletion and Data Retention
Account Deletion
You can permanently delete your account through App settings. Deleting your account immediately removes your user document, all sub-collections from Cloud Firestore, your Firebase Authentication account, and your reserved nickname. Account deletion is irreversible.
Game Progress Reset
You can reset only your game progress (XP, levels, clinic, currencies, exam history) without deleting your account.
Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account remains active. Your messages in global chat or direct message threads visible to others may persist after account deletion unless individually removed.
International Data Transfers
Your data is processed on Google Firebase servers, which may be located in the United States or other countries. If you are in the EEA or UK, this transfer is covered by Google's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and notify you within the App. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Celalettin Samyurek, doing business as Socket Science
Email: dr.socketscience@gmail.com
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 7, 2026.