🎮 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ball Sort Puzzle ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application "Ball Sort Puzzle" (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Ball Sort Puzzle collects minimal personal information. You are not required to provide any personal information to use the App. However, certain features may require optional information:

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your username and email address
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, device identifier
• Game Progress: Level completion data, scores, achievements (stored locally on your device)
• Crash Reports: Automatic crash data to improve app stability

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use Ball Sort Puzzle, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the App:

• Usage Analytics: How you play the game, levels completed, time spent in app
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring app, features accessed
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (for localized ads)
• Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID for ad serving

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

Ball Sort Puzzle uses third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Mobile Ads: Collects advertising identifiers for targeted ads
• Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data and crash reports
• Google Play Services: Collects app analytics and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

Ball Sort Puzzle uses the collected information for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To deliver and maintain the App features
• Performance Monitoring: To monitor and analyze app performance
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues
• Advertising: To deliver personalized advertisements
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with the App
• Improvements: To enhance and optimize the App experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues

4. Third-Party Advertising

Ball Sort Puzzle displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob and other ad networks. These partners may collect information about your browsing behavior across different apps and websites.

4.1 Google Mobile Ads

• Google may use your Google Advertising ID for personalized ads
• You can opt-out of personalized ads in your device Settings
• Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 How to Control Ads

Android Device:

• Go to Settings → Google → Manage your account
• Click Data & Privacy
• Scroll to "Ad personalization"
• Toggle "Personalized ads" OFF

5. Data Storage & Security

5.1 Local Storage

Your game progress, level data, and preferences are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences (Android). This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

5.2 Data Security

While we implement security measures to protect your information, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You are responsible for:

• Keeping your device secure
• Installing the latest security updates
• Not sharing your device with others

5.3 Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Game progress is retained locally until you uninstall the App. Server-side analytics data is retained for up to 90 days.

6. Children's Privacy

Ball Sort Puzzle is designed for users of all ages, including children under 13. We do NOT intentionally collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will immediately delete such information.

Parents: If you believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately at the email provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above and posting the updated policy on this page.

Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

8. Your Rights & Choices

8.1 Access & Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Delete your data from your device
• Opt-out of personalized advertising
• Clear app cache and data in device Settings

8.2 How to Clear Your Data

Android:

• Go to Settings → Apps → Ball Sort Puzzle
• Tap Storage → Clear Cache or Clear Storage

8.3 GDPR & CCPA Rights

If you are in the EU or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR or CCPA, including:

• Right to access your data
• Right to delete your data
• Right to data portability
• Right to opt-out of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

10. Third-Party Links

Ball Sort Puzzle may contain links to third-party websites and apps. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. International Users

Ball Sort Puzzle is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the US, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the App, you consent to such transfer.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights:

• Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of data sales or sharing
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising CCPA rights

To submit a request, email us at the contact address above.

13. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies. Our legal basis for processing your data is:

• Legitimate Interests: To improve the App and provide analytics
• Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations
• Consent: For personalized advertising (you can withdraw consent anytime)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

14. Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided as-is. While we strive to protect your privacy, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Use of Ball Sort Puzzle is at your own risk.