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Privacy Policy for BrainBreak

Last Updated: October 7, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to BrainBreak. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile puzzle application.

Developer Information

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use BrainBreak, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App features used, puzzle completion times, streaks, gameplay statistics
• Performance Data: Crash logs, error reports, app performance metrics

User-Generated Data

We store locally on your device:

• Puzzle Progress: Current and completed puzzles, solutions in progress
• Statistics: Completion times, streaks, hints used, solve rates
• Preferences: Settings choices (sound, haptics, notifications, theme)
• History: Record of completed puzzles and dates

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

1. Provide Core Functionality:

• Track puzzle progress and completion
• Calculate and maintain streak data
• Save your preferences and settings
• Generate daily puzzles deterministically

2. Improve User Experience:

• Optimize app performance
• Fix bugs and crashes
• Understand feature usage patterns

3. Deliver Advertisements (Free Version):

• Show relevant ads via Google AdMob
• Frequency cap ad displays
• Measure ad performance

4. Send Notifications (If Enabled):

• Daily puzzle reminders
• Streak warnings
• Achievement celebrations

Data Storage

Local Storage

All your puzzle data, progress, and preferences are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. This data includes:

• Puzzle history
• Current streak and stats
• User preferences
• Saved puzzle states

We do not upload this data to our servers or any cloud service.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Google AdMob (Advertisements)

• Purpose: Display ads to free users
• Data Collected: Device identifiers, ad interaction data, approximate location
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Opt-Out: Upgrade to premium to remove all ads

Expo Application Services (EAS)

• Purpose: App updates, crash analytics
• Data Collected: Crash logs, device info, app version
• Privacy Policy: https://expo.dev/privacy

Apple App Store / Google Play Store

• Purpose: App distribution and updates
• Data Collected: As per platform policies
• Privacy Policies:
  • Apple: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
  • Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Google AdMob for advertising, EAS for analytics
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: All data is stored locally on your device
• Delete Your Data: Use the "Reset Progress" feature in Settings
• Opt-Out of Notifications: Disable in Settings or system preferences
• Opt-Out of Targeted Ads: Use device-level ad settings
• Request Data Deletion: Contact us at puzzlecrownstudios@gmail.com

Children's Privacy

BrainBreak is suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.

Our app complies with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act):

• We do not collect personal information from children
• All ads shown are age-appropriate
• No account creation or registration required
• Parents can reset all data via Settings

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data:

• Local data is stored securely on your device
• No sensitive data is transmitted over the network
• No user accounts or passwords required
• Minimal data collection policy

However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying an in-app notification
• Posting the new policy on our website

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

International Users

BrainBreak is intended for global use. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be processed in the country where our services are hosted.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what data is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at puzzlecrownstudios@gmail.com.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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This privacy policy was last updated on October 7, 2025.

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