🎯 Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Square Shooter Game ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile game application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Automatically Collected

When you use our app, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Game statistics, scores, levels reached, gameplay duration
• Performance Data: Crash reports, app performance metrics
• Advertising ID: Google Advertising ID for personalized ads (can be reset in device settings)

1.2 Information Stored Locally

The following information is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers:

• Your best score and game progress
• Game preferences and settings
• Tutorial completion status

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number, address)
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Camera or microphone access
• Contact lists or calendar data
• Payment or financial information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: To provide and maintain the core gaming experience
• Performance Improvement: To analyze app performance and fix bugs
• Advertising: To display relevant ads through Google AdMob
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with the game

3. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

3.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our game. AdMob may collect and use your Advertising ID and other data to provide personalized ads.

• Ad Types: Banner ads, Interstitial ads, Rewarded video ads
• Data Collected: Advertising ID, device information, ad interaction data
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Ad Personalization: You can opt-out of personalized ads in your device settings

3.2 Google Play Services

Our app is distributed through Google Play Store and may use Google Play Services for crash reporting and analytics.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All game data (scores, settings, progress) is stored locally on your device using secure browser local storage mechanisms. This data is not transmitted to any servers.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, please note that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Children's Privacy

Square Shooter Game is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The game:

• Does not require account creation or login
• Does not collect personal information from users
• Uses age-appropriate advertising (AdMob with child-safe settings)
• Does not contain in-app purchases

6. Advertising and Tracking

6.1 Ad Personalization

You can control ad personalization through your device settings:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Reset Advertising ID: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset Advertising ID

6.2 Ad Frequency

Ads in our game appear:

• Banner ads: Displayed at the bottom during gameplay
• Interstitial ads: Shown at game over (50% chance) and restart (30% chance)
• Rewarded ads: Optional ads for continuing the game after game over

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Your game data is stored locally and accessible only to you
• Deletion: Uninstall the app to delete all locally stored data
• Opt-out: Disable ad personalization in your device settings
• Reset: Clear app data in device settings to reset your game progress

8. Data Retention

Since all game data is stored locally on your device, we do not retain any of your personal data on our servers. Your data persists only as long as the app is installed on your device.

9. International Users

Square Shooter Game is available worldwide. By using our app, you consent to the transfer and processing of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of your location.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• In-app notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Permissions Required

Square Shooter Game requests the following Android permissions:

• INTERNET: Required to display ads
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To check network connectivity for ads
• AD_ID: For Google Advertising ID (personalized ads)

We do NOT request permissions for:

• Camera or microphone
• Location services
• Contacts or calendar
• File storage (except app-specific data)

12. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain ads that link to third-party websites or apps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Google Play Store Developer Program Policies
• Google AdMob Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

15. Summary