Data Collection
The Data Collection functionality allows for the collection of various types of first party data. The key selection in this section is the Player Identifier, which determines how the game tracks individual players. A unique identifier is essential for features like Winners & Prizes, while an Email or Username is required to distribute prizes via email or to set up a leaderboard.
Did you know that you can also select to collect form data after a finished game round rather than before? By using the Challenge och Luck Based Wins-functions, you can trigger form fill post game rounds. Please read more about this below:
https://flarie.com/help-station/challengehttps://flarie.com/help-station/luck-based-wins
When to use pre-game data collection and post-game data collection?
Using pre-game data collection is a surefire way to ensure that people who play your game have to leave their information beforehand. If your goal is to collect first party data, this is the most efficient way of doing so. Some functionality, including using Flarie Studio features that sends out an email, will require you to have a pre-game form fill.
Using post-game data collection lowers the threshold for players to engage with your game. We have seen that results indicate that this can increase participation and engagement within audiences since the game is playable directly, rather than forcing users to provide information in order to participate.
Different types of identifiers:
Browser: This option identifies the player by placing a token in their browser. If the player change the browser or clears their cache, a new token and identifier is created for that player.
Email: This option identifies the player by the Email address that they submit in a form before playing their first game round. If the player changes the email address, a new token and identifier is created for that player.
Mobile: This option identifies the player by the Mobile Number that they submit in a form before playing their first game round. If the player changes the Mobile Number, a new token and identifier is created for that player.
URL Parameter (UUID):This option identifies the player by a value that you pass to the game. A UUID will be added as a query parameter on the url where you add the value for the player. This is the recommended approach for integrations. Example: https://your-game-url.com?uuid={your-player-identifier}
Note! We always recommend using a non-functional token to identify your player.
If you need to add an extra layer of security, you can use the Authenticated UUID feature, requiring a signed JWT (JSON Web Token) containing the player's UUID, to ensure that only verified users can access the game.
Learn more about how to implement this here: Authenticated UUID Tutorial
Other Parameters
There are several different default parameters available in Data Collection that you may add to your Form.
Default Parameters available in Flarie Studio:
- Username
- First Name
- Last Name
- Full Name
- Age
- Gender
- Phone number
- Birthday
- Address
- Country
- Zip code
- City
- Company
- Business Region
- Marketing Consent
- Default Consent
- Default Mandatory Consent
You can set up your own custom parameters in 'Assets & Settings', with support for text fields, radio buttons, dropdowns and checkboxes. Read more about creating custom parameters here.
Simply add what data you want to collect in the form and they will appear in the drop down.
Furthermore, you can style the look and design of the form fill that appears when collecting different types of data parameters from the users. This includes Form Title, Terms & Conditions Text, Start Game Button-text etc.
To add Data Collection to your game, click on +Add Settings at the bottom of the left hand panel and select 'Data Collection'. The setting will then be added to your panel and you can start setting up your Player Identifier or adding data collection parameters.