About Us
APPatheia is an independent mobile game studio dedicated to developing the best games for mobile devices. Created by two marketing executives who saw an opportunity to tie together the complex intricacies of gaming, monetization, and user acquisition with the well-researched and studied gaming mechanics that create gaming success, APPatheia is an entity built to be a commercial success in an unpredictable environment.
After seeing strong success with advergames for clients, APPatheia grew from an interest to a reality once the founders saw that a game developed with a purpose to serve a specific audience can generate great success. Picking from a large selection of game ideas, the founders went about proving their hypothesis by building a game meant to generate traction, this culminated in the first release of Drinking GameZ, a game that moved all the way to #3 in the mobile sports category behind EA's NFL game and the NFL's game, and as high as #69 overall. This success spurned the next evolution which is currently under development in the form of Orbulous. Orbulous is a game being developed for both traction and monetization. In order to achieve these goals, Orbulous is focused on the highly lucrative match 3 puzzle category. Orbulous will be the foundation of a growing and ambitious game empire built to challenge the status quo in an attempt to reign in some control over the unpredictable and volatile mobile game world. Games built with a purpose, backed by research and testing, and released to targeted audiences, will form the strategy of success for APPatheia's future and become the backbone of a long line of successful game releases to come.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1.1.26
1. Introduction
APPatheia LLC (“APPatheia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our mobile games, applications, websites, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
APPatheia LLC
32120 Temecula Pkwy #1052
Temecula, CA 92592
Email: info@appatheia.com
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We may collect information you provide directly, including:
- Email address
- Username or display name
- Profile image or avatar
- Account credentials
- Any information you voluntarily submit through the Services
We do not currently require real names, but such information may be collected in the future if necessary for account, support, or legal purposes.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access our Services, we may automatically collect:
- Device identifiers (including advertising identifiers where permitted)
- IP address
- Device type, operating system, and version
- App version
- Crash logs and diagnostic data
- Usage data and gameplay analytics (e.g., session length, progress, achievements)
C. Gameplay & Usage Data
We collect gameplay-related data to operate, improve, and personalize our Services, including:
- Game progress and achievements
- In-game interactions and behavior
- Feature usage and engagement metrics
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Services
- Create and manage user accounts
- Enable login functionality
- Process in-app purchases
- Deliver advertising and promotional content
- Analyze usage and improve gameplay experience
- Detect fraud, cheating, or abuse
- Ensure security and technical stability
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Analytics, Advertising & In-App Purchases
We may use third-party services for analytics, advertising, and monetization, including but not limited to:
- Analytics providers (e.g., gameplay and performance analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Apple App Store and Google Play payment processing
These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. APPatheia does not control and is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share information:
- With service providers who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, customer support)
- With advertising and analytics partners
- With payment processors (Apple and Google)
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect our rights, users, or the integrity of our Services
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
We may also share aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our partners operate. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as necessary for legitimate business purposes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Data may be retained indefinitely unless deleted upon user request.
8. Your Privacy Rights
A. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
B. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and why
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt out of certain data sharing
Requests may be submitted via info@appatheia.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Account Deletion
Users may request account deletion by contacting us at info@appatheia.com. Account deletion requests will be processed within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal or operational requirements.
11. Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated policy. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: 1.1.26
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the mobile games, applications, websites, and related services (collectively, the “Services”) operated by APPatheia LLC (“APPatheia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1. Company Information
APPatheia LLC
32120 Temecula Pkwy #1052
Temecula, CA 92592
Email: info@appatheia.com
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. Account Registration & Security
Some Services require account creation. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
APPatheia is not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to safeguard your login information.
4. License to Use the Services
APPatheia grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes, subject to these Terms.
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by APPatheia.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for unlawful purposes
- Cheat, exploit bugs, or manipulate gameplay
- Reverse engineer, modify, or distribute the Services
- Use bots, scripts, or automation
- Harass or harm other users
- Interfere with the operation or security of the Services
APPatheia may suspend or terminate accounts for violations.
6. Virtual Items & In-App Purchases
The Services may include virtual items, virtual currency, or in-app purchases (“Virtual Items”).
- Virtual Items have no real-world value
- Virtual Items are licensed, not sold
- Purchases are final and non-refundable, except where required by law or platform policies
- APPatheia may modify or discontinue Virtual Items at any time
All purchases are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play and are subject to their terms.
7. Advertising
The Services may display advertisements. APPatheia is not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements or linked websites.
8. User Content
You may be permitted to submit content (e.g., usernames, avatars, gameplay interactions).
You grant APPatheia a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with operating the Services.
You represent that you have all necessary rights to any content you submit.
9. Intellectual Property
All content, software, graphics, audio, and trademarks associated with the Services are owned by or licensed to APPatheia and are protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, distribute, or exploit any part of the Services without prior written permission.
10. Termination
APPatheia may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
Upon termination, your license to use the Services immediately ends.
11. Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
APPatheia does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, APPATHEIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL APPATHEIA’S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO APPATHEIA IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless APPatheia and its members, officers, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
14. Governing Law & Venue
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, unless otherwise required by law.
15. Changes to These Terms
APPatheia may modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be effective upon posting. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms, contact: