Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Slide The Ball ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience in our game. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By downloading and using Slide The Ball, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

2.2 Local Data Storage

The game stores the following information locally on your device only:

• Game Progress: Your current level, completed levels, and earned stars
• Game Settings: Sound preferences and other game settings
• Hints Count: Number of hints you have earned or used

This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.

2.3 Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the game. AdMob may collect and use certain information for advertising purposes. This may include:

• Device information (model, operating system version)
• Advertising ID (IDFA on iOS, AAID on Android)
• App usage data for ad personalization
• IP address (for general location, not precise location)

Important: We do not have access to this information. It is collected and managed directly by Google AdMob according to their privacy policy.

3. How We Use Information

The locally stored game data is used solely to:

• Save your game progress and settings
• Provide you with a personalized gaming experience
• Track your earned hints and rewards
• Restore your progress if you reinstall the game

We do not use any of your data for analytics, marketing, or any other purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may use cookies and similar technologies to provide relevant ads. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our app by visiting:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

4.2 Advertising ID and Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Turn off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Turn on "Limit Ad Tracking"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

5. Children's Privacy

Slide The Ball is designed for general audiences and is suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction).

Our app complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations:

• We do not collect personal information from users
• We do not use analytics or tracking services
• Advertisements shown through AdMob are family-friendly and comply with Google's policies for child-directed content

Parents and guardians can control ad personalization through device settings as described in Section 4.2.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously:

• All game data is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms provided by iOS/Android
• We do not transmit your game data over the internet
• We do not maintain any servers or databases containing user information
• We do not have access to any data stored on your device

However, please note that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

Since all game data is stored locally on your device:

• Your data persists as long as the app is installed on your device
• Uninstalling the app will permanently delete all locally stored game data
• We cannot recover your game progress once the app is uninstalled
• We do not retain any copies of your data on our servers

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view your game progress within the app
• Deletion: You can delete all game data by uninstalling the app
• Opt-Out of Ads: You can limit ad tracking through your device settings (see Section 4.2)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), California, or other regions with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights under GDPR, CCPA, or similar regulations. Since we do not collect personal data, most data subject rights do not apply to our app.

9. International Data Transfers

Since we do not collect or transmit user data to our servers, there are no international data transfers from our app. However, Google AdMob may transfer data internationally as part of their advertising services. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing an in-app notification for significant changes

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

12. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Apple App Store Guidelines
• Google Play Store Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

13. Consent

By using Slide The Ball, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.