PVZ requires your IP address and geolocation to identify your location and ensure proper service delivery.
PVZ requires your IP address and geolocation to identify your location and ensure proper service delivery.
I already provided them with $20 to enjoy the game, but why do I still need data for targeted ads?
When playing online games, the server you join uses your IP address, enabling them to estimate your general location. To prevent this, you should play without an internet connection if possible, especially if the game supports it. The privacy policy likely mentions this because legal requirements demand transparency about such data collection. They may be storing IPs to detect cheating or similar issues. On a different note, it's interesting how every time you see "Your privacy is important," it's quickly followed by details about potential breaches.
The content doesn't explicitly mention "for targeted ads." If it were about that, it would appear clearly throughout the text. However, it appears the same policy document is included in every EA-distributed game, likely because any customer receives it regardless of game-specific features.
The game is worth over $20, which is generous. However, providing data would make them overlook it. You're playing for the lower price, but just keep talking and everything seems fine.
Just confirm your ownership. If you obtained it via the EA app or Steam, they’ll verify it against the server. For a purely physical copy (like in the 90s), you won’t need any online connection.