Glyph-Echo-A-Word-Puzzle-Privacy

Privacy Policy for Glyph Echo: A Word Puzzle

Effective Date: August 10, 2024

1. Introduction

Wiktor Zawadzki (“I”, “me”, or “my”) built the Glyph Echo: A Word Puzzle app (hereinafter “Service”) as a free, ad-supported application. This Service is provided by me at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This privacy policy is used to inform you regarding my policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use my Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that I collect is used for providing and improving the Service. I will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information Collection and Use

For a better experience while using our Service, I may require you to provide me with certain personally identifiable information. The types of information I collect and the purposes are explained below.

Information You Provide Directly

When you choose to log in using your Google account to enable cloud save functionality, I collect the following information from your Google profile:

• Name: To personalize your experience.
• Email Address: To identify your account for the purpose of saving and retrieving game progress.
• User ID: A unique identifier provided by Google to manage your account.

Information Collected Automatically

The app uses third-party services that may automatically collect information to identify you and improve the Service. This includes:

• Log and Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the Service, such as session duration, levels completed, and feature usage.
• Device Data: Information about your mobile device, such as device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers (including the Advertising ID).
• Approximate Location Data: Your approximate geographic location (e.g., country, city) is inferred from your IP address to provide relevant ads and for analytics purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

The Service uses the following third-party services that may collect information from you. I encourage you to review their privacy policies.

• Google Play Services
• Google AdMob
• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Firebase Crashlytics

4. Use of Tracking Technologies

This Service does not use traditional browser “cookies” explicitly. However, the app and its third-party services (like Google AdMob and Firebase Analytics) use mobile identifiers, such as the Android Advertising ID, to collect information. These identifiers function similarly to cookies, allowing for analytics and the delivery of personalized advertising. You can manage your advertising preferences and reset your Advertising ID in your device’s settings.

5. Service Providers

I may employ third-party companies and individuals for the following reasons:

• To facilitate my Service (e.g., hosting game progress data).
• To provide the Service on my behalf.
• To perform Service-related services (e.g., serving advertisements).
• To assist me in analyzing how my Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Information to perform the tasks assigned to them on my behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

6. Security

I value your trust in providing me your Personal Information. I rely on the security measures of Google Cloud Platform and Firebase to protect your data. However, remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

I retain your personal information, such as your game progress, for as long as you maintain an account with our Service. If you request the deletion of your account, your data will be deleted in accordance with the process described in the “Your Data Protection Rights & Data Deletion” section.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Service does not knowingly address anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If I discover that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I will immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me so that I can take the necessary actions.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update my Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted.

10. Your Data Protection Rights & Data Deletion

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to access, correct, or delete your data.

You have two ways to delete your account and all associated personal data from our servers:

1. In-Game Deletion: You can delete your account directly within the game’s profile menu. This is the fastest and recommended method.
2. Manual Request: Alternatively, you can request the deletion by contacting me via the email address provided below. Upon receiving and confirming your request, I will process the deletion within a period of up to 30 days.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or requests regarding your data and this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact me.

• Data Controller: Wiktor Zawadzki
• Email: contact.glyphecho@gmail.com