Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 29, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Gridlock & Tile Tangles ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your data. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you use our word games.

Data Controller Information

Data Controller:
Studio987 (Digital Service Provider)
spermwhaledaily@gmail.com

Information We Collect

Game Data

• Local game progress and statistics
• Local high scores
• Game preferences
• Local play history

Technical Data

• Basic device information for app functionality
• Operating system version for compatibility
• Performance data for game optimization
• Firebase Authentication identifiers
• Device identifiers (IDFA, IDFV)
• Crash analytics data
• Performance metrics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Save your game progress locally on your device
• Track your game statistics and high scores
• Optimize game performance
• Improve user experience

Data Storage and Security

• All game data is stored locally on your device
• No data is transmitted to external servers
• Your game data remains private to your device
• We do not collect or sell any personal data
• Firebase security measures
• Encryption in transit/at rest
• Breach notification policy

Third-Party Services

Our app currently:

• Does not use third-party analytics
• Does not include advertising services
• Does not require authentication
• Does not collect or transmit personal information

Data Sharing

• Firebase service providers
• Legal compliance disclosures
• Business transfers provisions

International Transfers

• Data storage in Firebase servers
• EU-US DPF/SCCs compliance

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your game data through your device's settings
• Delete the app and all associated local data
• Play without any data collection beyond local game storage

Children's Privacy

Our app is designed to be privacy-friendly and:

• Does not collect personal information
• Does not require account creation
• Stores all game data locally on the device
• Is suitable for all ages

• COPPA compliant design
• No account creation required
• All features accessible without profile
• Parental controls through device settings

California Rights

• CCPA/CPRA disclosure
• Shine the Light law compliance
• Opt-out of sale/share

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the app
• Updating the "Last updated" date

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

• Email: spermwhaledaily@gmail.com

Data Retention

All game data is stored locally on your device and remains there until you:

• Choose to clear the app's data
• Uninstall the application
• Reset your device

You have full control over your game data through your device's settings.

• Firebase data persistence
• Account deletion process
• Anonymization procedures

• Firebase data limited to 90-day retention
• Local storage remains user-controlled
• No server-side user profiles exist