Privacy Policy for Codebreaker

Introduction

Codebreaker ("App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Anonymous Authentication Data

• The App uses Firebase Anonymous Authentication, which assigns you a unique identifier
• We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information
• Your unique ID is used only to track your game progress and statistics

1.2 Game Data

• Game records (guesses, game results, win/loss/draw outcomes)
• Player statistics (win rate, total games played, last played timestamp)
• Difficulty level preferences
• Game board configuration

1.3 App Settings

• User preferences (sound toggle, dark mode, game difficulty)
• These are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences

1.4 Advertising Data

• We use Google AdMob to display advertisements
• AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP addresses, and other data to personalize ads
• For iOS users: We comply with Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework
• You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings

1.5 Automatic Information

• Device information (OS type, device model, app version)
• Firebase Firestore automatically logs basic usage metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and improving the App
• Displaying your statistics and leaderboard rankings
• Matching you with opponents in multiplayer mode
• Displaying relevant advertisements
• Debugging and troubleshooting issues
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

• Your game data is stored in Firebase Firestore, a secure cloud database
• Anonymous IDs are used; your identity is not publicly visible
• Firestore security rules restrict access to only your own data (except for public leaderboard view)
• We implement industry-standard encryption and security practices
• However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure

4. Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google)

• Services: Authentication, Firestore Database
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Data: Your anonymous user ID, game data, statistics

Google AdMob

• Service: Mobile advertising
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Data: Device identifiers, IP address, advertising identifiers

Google Mobile Ads SDK

• Purpose: To serve ads within the App
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: You can request access to your personal data
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your game data (contact us)
• Opt-out: You can disable personalized ads in your device settings
• Sound: You can toggle sound on/off in the App settings
• Dark Mode: You can enable dark mode in the App settings

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account.

7. Data Retention

• Anonymous user IDs and game data are retained indefinitely
• You can request data deletion at any time
• Deleted accounts cannot be recovered

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored in Firebase Firestore, which operates internationally. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App or by other means required by law.

10. Contact Us

11. Compliance

By using Codebreaker, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.