Privacy Policy for Sudoku App

Last Updated: November 4, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Sudoku ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Our app stores the following data locally on your device:

• Game Progress: Your current game state, including the puzzle you're working on and your progress
• Statistics: Game completion times, difficulty levels played, and performance metrics
• Preferences: Theme settings and app customization choices

Important: All game data is stored locally on your device only. We do not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected by Third Parties

Our app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect certain information to provide personalized ads. This may include:

• Device information (device model, operating system version)
• Ad interaction data
• IP address
• Advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID)

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please review:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob Privacy Information

2. How We Use Information

The information stored locally on your device is used solely to:

• Save your game progress so you can resume later
• Track your statistics and achievements
• Remember your theme and preference settings
• Enhance your overall gaming experience

3. Advertising

Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. These ads help us provide the app for free. AdMob may use your advertising identifier and other data to show you relevant ads.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking

4. Data Storage and Security

All your game data is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms provided by your operating system. We do not transmit this data to any external servers.

If you uninstall the app, all locally stored data will be removed from your device.

5. Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. All data is stored locally on the device, and we do not operate any servers that collect user data.

The ads displayed through Google AdMob are family-safe and comply with Google's policies for serving ads in family-friendly apps.

6. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer any of your data to third parties, as we do not collect or have access to any personal information. The only third-party service we use is Google AdMob for advertising purposes, which operates independently according to Google's privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is stored locally on your device
• Deletion: You can clear your game progress, statistics, and preferences through the app, or by uninstalling the app
• Control: You can manage ad personalization settings through your device settings

8. 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 Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Third-Party Links

Our app does not contain links to external websites or services, except for the privacy policies mentioned in this document.

10. International Users

This app can be used worldwide. Since all data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers to worry about.

11. Contact Us

12. Consent

By using our app, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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