Last updated: 14 August 2026
SouthGate Software ("we", "us", or "our") operates the mobile game Idle Blacksmith Empire (the "Game").
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it is used, how it is stored, how it may be shared, and the choices available to users of the Game.
Idle Blacksmith Empire requires users to create or sign in to an account. Depending on the authentication method used by the Game, we may collect information such as an email address and authentication identifiers associated with your account.
Authentication is provided using Firebase Authentication. Passwords are handled by the authentication service and are not stored by SouthGate Software in plain text.
We may store information associated with your Game account in order to provide game functionality and synchronise your progress between sessions.
This may include information such as:
Idle Blacksmith Empire uses Google Firebase services to provide authentication, cloud storage and other backend functionality.
Firebase services used by the Game may process information necessary to provide these features, including account identifiers, authentication information and game data.
Firebase is operated by Google. More information about Google's privacy practices can be found in Google's Privacy Policy .
We use Firebase Cloud Firestore to store certain Game and account data so that your progress can be synchronised and retained.
Data stored through Firestore may include your account identifier, game progression, currencies, inventory, upgrades, settings and other information required for the Game to function.
Idle Blacksmith Empire uses Google AdMob to provide optional rewarded advertisements.
When you choose to watch a rewarded advertisement, Google and its advertising partners may process certain information about your device, advertising interactions and usage in order to provide and measure advertising services.
Advertising may involve identifiers such as advertising identifiers and other device or technical information.
Google's advertising practices are described in Google's Privacy Policy and advertising documentation.
You can learn more about Google's advertising practices and controls at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Idle Blacksmith Empire may offer optional in-app purchases through Google Play Billing.
Payments are processed by Google Play. We do not receive or store your full payment card details.
Google's handling of payment information is governed by Google's applicable privacy policies and terms.
Information collected through the Game may be used to:
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be processed by third-party service providers where necessary to operate the Game. These services currently include Google Firebase, Google AdMob and Google Play services.
These providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable legal requirements.
We retain account and game data for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Game and its associated services, unless deletion is requested or a longer retention period is required by law.
Users can permanently delete their Idle Blacksmith Empire account and associated personal Game data.
Idle Blacksmith Empire provides a permanent account deletion option within the Game's Settings.
To delete your account from within the Game:
Account deletion permanently removes your account and associated Game data from the services used to operate Idle Blacksmith Empire, subject to information that we are legally required or permitted to retain.
If you cannot access Idle Blacksmith Empire, you can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting SouthGate Software.
Send an email to:
southgatesoftware.team@gmail.com
Please include the email address associated with your Idle Blacksmith Empire account and clearly state that you are requesting account deletion.
We may need to verify ownership of the account before processing an external deletion request.
When an account is permanently deleted, we remove the Firebase authentication account and associated Game data used to operate Idle Blacksmith Empire.
This may include:
Some information may be retained where required by law, necessary for legitimate security purposes, or required to resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
Where information is retained for one of these reasons, it will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for that purpose or as required by applicable law.
Idle Blacksmith Empire is not directed specifically at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.
We take reasonable measures to protect information associated with the Game against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no electronic storage or transmission system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including rights to access, correct or delete certain information.
If you would like to exercise an applicable privacy right, contact us using the details below.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Game, our services, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be updated.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your account, your personal information, or account deletion, please contact:
SouthGate Software
Email:
southgatesoftware.team@gmail.com