1. Introduction
Welcome to Pocket Arcade (referred to as "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you play our mini-games, including Sudoku, Memory Match, Tic Tac Toe, and 2048.
By using our application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information Collection & Use
We believe in collecting only the minimum data required to keep our games secure, operational, and fun. Below are the details we collect:
- Randomly Generated User ID: Upon first installation, a randomized, non-identifiable User ID is generated locally on your device. This is used solely to store your high scores, levels unlocked, and gameplay stats. It is never linked to your real identity.
- Device Metadata: We collect general device information, including device manufacturer, brand, model, operating system (e.g., Android), and OS version. This is used for bug diagnostic reports and performance optimization.
- Gameplay Statistics: We track progression statistics such as game starts, level completions, and highest scores to analyze and improve game balance and design.
Strict Privacy Safeguard: We do NOT collect, access, or transmit any physical hardware identifiers (such as IMEI, Android ID, MAC Address, or Serial Numbers). Your physical hardware identity remains completely private.
3. Advertising (AdMob)
We display third-party advertisements in our app using the Google AdMob service to support free development. AdMob may collect and process device advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID) to serve and measure ads.
For details on how Google uses your data, please review the Google Privacy & Terms.
4. Children's Privacy (COPPA/GDPR Compliance)
Our app features casual puzzle games suitable for all ages. Because we take children's privacy seriously:
- We do not collect any personal info or physical hardware tracking details from any user.
- The local randomly-generated identifier is used strictly for internal gameplay operations.
- We serve non-personalized, family-appropriate ads through Google AdMob for younger audiences to ensure compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
5. Data Security
All stats and metadata synced with our server are transmitted securely over HTTPS (SSL). While we implement standard industry-accepted security practices to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email at pocketarcade20206@gmail.com.