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Data gathering game that is only available to selected people

SUMMARY:

  • I'm making a free that will only run for 3-5 months or more.
  • It will ask the user's info, most are not required, basic ones are. i.e. age/gender
  • The information gathered will be used only for statistical data that will be used for a bigger game.
  • I agree to anything Facebook wants on the page, not on the game.
  • Only available to selected people.

QUESTION:

  • Do any of the above violate any facebook policy? (If so, please point out an alternative)
  • Does facebook provide a way that only a group can use an app?

IN-DEPTH:

I'm creating a game that is like a preliminary game for something bigger. It would ask the user to provide a LOT of info, including information not in facebook. Though most of them aren't required, only their facebook account login is required and some basic information like age/gender.

I'm not against the facebook putting ads or anything for that matter, just not on the game. The only thing I need is the information gathered from the game. After 3-5 months or more, the game will be pulled-out entirely.

Solution

  • Yes, it is violating a few of facebook's policies:

    See http://developers.facebook.com/policy/

    II - 1. : This one is debatable, but I'm pretty sure facebook won't agree that you need all those data to run your application, even if it's a survey app.

    II - 6. : You are not allowed to transfer user data, even aggregated and/or anonymous.

    II - 9 : Once again, you can't transfer the user data outside the application.

    I don't see any alternative for you. If you want those data you will need to ask them inside the game itself, not on a separate application. I f you don't want the facebook ads on your game, built the game a connect website.