1. Introduction
Welcome to Word Search - Classic Puzzle ("we", "our", or "the Game"), operated and maintained by Appstick Ltd ("Company", "we", "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.
This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you download, install, access, or play our mobile game, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, and protecting that information.
2. Information Collection and Storage
We believe in minimal data footprint. Here is how your data is handled:
- Local Game Progress: Your solved levels, scores, earned stars, and unlocked themes are stored locally on your device using local storage (such as SharedPreferences). We do not transmit or store this data on external servers.
- Personal Data: We do NOT ask for, require, or collect your name, email address, phone number, location, contacts, or financial details.
- Device & Diagnostic Information: In case of crashes or performance issues, standard anonymous diagnostic metrics may be processed by platform providers (e.g., Google Play Console) to help us deliver stability updates.
3. Third-Party Services and Advertising
The game may integrate reputable third-party SDKs for core services:
- Google Play Services: Used for app distribution, updates, and optional cloud backups or achievements.
- Advertising Partners: If advertisements are served in free versions of the game, partners (such as Google AdMob) may collect anonymous advertising identifiers (GAID/IDFA) in accordance with their privacy policies to deliver non-personalized or contextual ads.
4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our game is designed for all audiences, including families and children. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can promptly delete it.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
Since your game data resides on your physical device, you maintain full control over your data at all times. You can delete all gameplay data and preferences simply by clearing the application storage in your device settings or by uninstalling the application.
6. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal regulations. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the game, please contact our team at Appstick Ltd: