Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Sudoku ("the App") collects, uses, and shares information when people use the App.
1. Information Collected
The App uses third-party services and local storage to operate core features.
- Analytics data (Firebase Analytics): app interaction events (for example app opens, screen views, and gameplay-related events), app version, and platform.
- Advertising data (Google Mobile Ads / AdMob): ad request and delivery data, and identifiers used by advertising SDKs.
- Device Identifiers: The App uses device identifiers for security, fraud prevention, and to support core app functionality.
- Push notification data (Firebase Cloud Messaging): notification permission status and push token (when available).
- Local device data (SharedPreferences): saved game progress, game statistics, and in-app settings (such as sound/haptic preferences).
2. How Information Is Used
- To provide core gameplay features (save/resume progress and statistics).
- To understand app performance and usage patterns.
- To display personalized ads and support app monetization.
- To send push notifications if permission is granted on the device.
3. Third-Party Services
The App integrates the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase (Core, Analytics, Messaging)
- Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads)
These services may collect and process data under their own privacy policies:
4. Data Sharing
Data is shared with third-party providers only as needed to deliver analytics, ads, and notifications. No account system is currently implemented in the App.
5. Data Retention
- Local game data remains on the device until removed by app actions or uninstall.
- Data collected by third-party providers is retained according to their policies.
6. User Choices
- Push notifications can be managed in device settings.
- Local saved data can be cleared by uninstalling the App (or via in-app reset actions where available).
- Ad and analytics controls may be available through platform-level privacy settings.
7. GDPR (EEA/UK) Privacy Rights
If a person is located in the EEA or UK, that person may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of personal data, and may have a right to data portability. Requests can be sent using the contact details below.
8. CCPA/CPRA Privacy Rights (California)
California residents may have rights to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or disclosed, and to request deletion or correction of personal information, subject to legal exceptions. California residents may also have rights to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable.
To exercise applicable rights, contact the developer using the contact details below. The App currently uses third-party services for analytics, advertising, and messaging as described in this policy.
9. Children's Privacy
The App is designed for a general audience and primarily intended for adults, but it may be used by people of different ages. The App is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children. If a concern is identified, contact details below can be used to request review and removal where possible.
10. Security
Reasonable measures are used to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is fully secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.
12. Contact
For privacy questions, contact: Cookiz Games - cookiz.games@gmail.com
This policy reflects the current app setup, including personalized ads and third-party service integrations.