Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

Introduction

SudokuMind ("we", "our", or "the app") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Game progress and statistics (stored locally on your device)
• Game Center username (if you choose to enable Game Center)
• Premium purchase status (managed through Apple's App Store)

Information Collected Automatically

• Device type and iOS version (for compatibility)
• App usage analytics (game sessions, feature usage)
• Crash reports and performance data
• Advertising identifier (for personalized ads, if not opted out)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Save and restore your game progress
• Track your statistics and achievements
• Provide Game Center leaderboard functionality
• Display personalized advertisements (free version)
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Provide customer support

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

The free version of SudokuMind uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data for personalized advertising. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Apple Game Center

If you enable Game Center, your scores and achievements will be shared according to Apple's Game Center terms and privacy policy.

App Tracking Transparency

In compliance with iOS 14.5+, we request your permission before tracking your activity across apps and websites owned by other companies. You can change this permission at any time in iOS Settings.

Data Storage and Security

• Game data is stored locally on your device using iOS UserDefaults
• We do not have access to your personal game data
• Premium purchase information is managed securely through Apple's App Store
• We do not store personal information on external servers

Children's Privacy

SudokuMind is suitable for users aged 4+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app uses contextual advertising appropriate for all ages.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of personalized advertising through iOS Settings
• Disable Game Center integration
• Delete the app and all associated local data
• Request information about data collection practices

Data Retention

• Local game data remains on your device until you delete the app
• Game Center data is retained according to Apple's policies
• Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: puzzlecrownstudios@gmail.com

Website: https://puzzlecrownstudios.github.io/SudokuMind_site/

Compliance

This app complies with:

• Apple's App Store Review Guidelines
• iOS App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents

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