Arrow Puzzle - Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected when you use the Arrow Puzzle mobile game application.
Developer: Abdur Rehman
Contact Email: aryousaf4@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide:
- Email address and profile information (when you sign in with Google)
- Display name (from your Google profile)
- Game preferences and settings you configure
Information collected automatically:
- Gameplay progress and achievement data (saved locally and optionally synced to server)
- Device information (device model, OS version, app version, IP address when syncing)
- Game usage statistics (play frequency, level completion, streaks)
- Advertising identifier (AAID/GAID) for ad personalization
3. How We Use Information
- To save and sync your game progress across devices (when you sign in)
- To provide personalized experiences and track achievements
- To show relevant advertisements through AdMob
- To analyze game usage and improve the app
- To communicate with you about updates or important notices
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
AdMob (Google)
- Service: Mobile advertising network
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Used for: Displaying advertisements in the game
- Shares: Advertising identifiers, device information, and usage data
- Ads shown: Rewarded video ads (for earning hints), interstitial ads (level completion)
- Non-personalized ads: Requested for all ad requests
- Child-directed treatment: Applied for users under 13
Google Play Services
- Service: App distribution, sign-in, and crash reporting
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Used for: Google Sign-In, app installation, updates, and crash reporting
- Shares: Profile information (when signing in), device information
Supabase
- Service: Backend services for data synchronization
- Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/docs/guides/legal/privacy-policy
- Used for: Storing and syncing user progress and achievements
- Shares: User game data, authentication information, device information (only when signed in)
Expo / EAS Build
5. Advertising and Device Identifiers
This app uses advertising to support development. We use Google AdMob which:
- Collects and uses advertising identifiers (AAID/GAID) when permitted by your device settings
- Shows non-personalized ads by default (no interest-based targeting)
- Provides opt-out option for interest-based ads via device settings
You can limit ad tracking or reset your advertising identifier in your device settings:
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Note: Rewarded video ads are only shown when you choose to watch them to earn hints.
6. Children's Privacy
COPPA Notice: This app is designed for users of all ages, including children under 13.
For children under 13:
- Google Sign-In requires parental consent via Family Link
- Cloud sync is disabled for accounts without parental verification
- AdMob processes ads with child-directed treatment enabled
- No personal information is collected from children without parental consent
If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at aryousaf4@gmail.com so we can promptly delete such information.
7. Data Sharing, Retention, and Security
Data Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share data with the third-party services listed above to provide app functionality.
Data Retention:
- Local game progress: Retained until you delete the app or reset progress
- Cloud-synced data: Retained for 24 months after last activity, then deleted
- Account data: Retained until account deletion (via email request)
- Anonymous usage statistics: Not collected or transmitted
Data Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encrypted transmission (HTTPS/TLS) and secure storage where applicable. Session tokens are stored in the device's secure keystore.
8. User Rights and Data Deletion
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Request deletion of your cloud-synced data
To request deletion of your data:
Email your request to: aryousaf4@gmail.com with your request. Include the email address associated with your account if applicable. We will delete your data within a reasonable time (typically 30 days).
Account Deactivation: You can also delete your account in-app through the Account screen, which triggers deletion via our Supabase backend.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
We may notify you of material changes via email (if you have an account) or through an in-app notice.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
For children's privacy inquiries, please identify yourself as a parent in your email.