This Privacy Policy explains how Jaeseung Lee ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use Pinball Tide (the "App").
1) Information We Collect
A. Information collected automatically
The App may automatically collect:
- Device information (e.g., device model, OS version, language, region)
- Identifiers (e.g., Advertising ID / AAID, app instance identifiers)
- Usage data (e.g., in-app events such as button clicks, session duration, feature usage)
- Diagnostics (e.g., crash reports, stack traces, performance signals)
- Network information (e.g., IP address; approximate location derived from IP)
B. Information you provide (limited)
The App does not require you to create an account. If you contact us by email, we will receive the information you choose to share (such as your email address and message content).
C. In-app purchases
The App uses Google Play Billing for in-app purchases. Payment information (such as credit card details) is processed by Google and is not collected or stored by us.
2) How We Use Information
- Provide and maintain the App
- Improve features and gameplay experience (e.g., analyzing aggregated event counts)
- Fix bugs and improve stability (e.g., crash diagnostics)
- Serve ads and measure ad performance
- Prevent fraud and abuse
3) Advertising
The App displays ads using Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and process identifiers (including Advertising ID), device information, and usage data to provide personalized or non-personalized ads and for measurement.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ad Technology:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
4) Firebase / Google Services We Use
The App uses Firebase services (provided by Google) to operate and improve the App. These services may collect and process device identifiers, app instance identifiers, usage data, and diagnostics data.
A. Firebase Analytics
We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the App (for example, counting button click events and other in-app events). We use this information to improve gameplay and features.
B. Firebase Crashlytics
We use Firebase Crashlytics to diagnose crashes and stability issues. Crash reports may include device state, crash stack traces, and app performance/diagnostic information.
C. Firebase Remote Config
We use Firebase Remote Config to deliver configuration values (e.g., event settings, balancing parameters, feature flags) to your app instance. Remote Config may use app instance identifiers to deliver and evaluate configurations.
D. Cloud Firestore
We use Cloud Firestore to store and retrieve app data required for features and live content. Because the App has no login, Firestore data (if any) is typically associated with an app instance rather than a named account.
What we may store in Firestore (examples):
- Game configuration / content data (e.g., level/event data)
- Aggregated counters or anonymous gameplay metrics (e.g., totals, balances)
- Device/app instance scoped state needed for gameplay (if applicable)
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5) Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With service providers (e.g., Google/Firebase/AdMob) to operate analytics, ads, and diagnostics
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of users, the public, and our services
6) Legal Bases (EEA/UK users)
If you are located in the EEA/UK, we process personal data based on: consent (e.g., personalized advertising where required) and/or legitimate interests (e.g., basic analytics, app security, and crash diagnostics), as permitted by applicable law.
7) Your Choices
- Advertising ID / Ad personalization: You can reset or limit ad personalization via your Android settings (Settings → Privacy → Ads), and/or via your Google account ad settings.
- In-app privacy choices: If a consent choice form is required in your region, you can reopen it any time from the app Settings screen.
- Purchases: You can manage subscriptions and purchases in your Google Play account.
8) Data Retention
We do not maintain our own user account database. Data processed by Google/Firebase/AdMob is retained according to their policies and settings. We retain support emails only as long as needed to respond and for record-keeping.
9) Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
10) International Transfers
Google/Firebase/AdMob may process data on servers located outside your country. They use safeguards as described in their privacy policies.
11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
12) Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email:
brotherocean26@gmail.com