Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Vickand - Viktoriia Plashevska ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use the Shape-o-Mania mobile application (the "App" or "Game").

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the Shape-o-Mania application and does not apply to any other games or applications available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or other platforms.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Age Restrictions and Children's Privacy

The App is not specifically designed for or directed at children under the age of 13.

The App is rated PEGI 7 and is intended for general audiences aged 7 and older. While children may use the App, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at shapeinc25@gmail.com.

For users in the United States: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For more information about COPPA, please visit the Federal Trade Commission's website at https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/privacy-and-security/children%27s-privacy.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

The App does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to play the Game. You can enjoy the full gameplay experience without entering any personal data.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we automatically collect certain technical information through third-party services:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, device identifiers (such as Advertising ID on Android and IDFA on iOS)
• App Usage Data: App version, time zone, locale/language settings, session duration, time spent in the app, app launches, and player retention metrics
• In-App Purchase Information: Records of purchases made within the App (such as ad removal or donation transactions)
• Advertising Data: Information necessary to serve advertisements, including Advertising ID

3.3 Game Progress Data

All game progress, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device only. We do not store your game progress on our servers or in the cloud.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• App Analytics: To understand how users interact with the App, measure player retention, improve gameplay experience, and fix bugs
• Advertising: To display advertisements within the App
• In-App Purchases: To process and fulfill your purchases (ad removal, donations)
• App Improvement: To analyze app performance, identify technical issues, and develop new features

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

5.1 Google Analytics for Firebase

We use Google Analytics for Firebase to collect usage statistics and analytics data.

• Data Collected: Device information, app usage patterns, session data, crash reports
• Purpose: To understand user behavior and improve the App
• Data Retention: Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

5.2 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App.

• Data Collected: Advertising ID (IDFA on iOS, Advertising ID on Android), device information, IP address, ad interaction data
• Purpose: To serve personalized advertisements based on your interests
• Ad Personalization: The App displays personalized ads using your Advertising ID to show relevant advertisements
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• How to Opt-Out of Personalized Ads:
  • Android: Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
  • iOS: Go to Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Turn on Limit Ad Tracking

5.3 Google Play Store and Apple App Store

This App is distributed through Google Play Store and Apple App Store, which have their own privacy policies governing app downloads, updates, and in-app purchases:

• Google Play Store Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Apple App Store Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

5.4 Ad Removal Feature

Users can choose to remove advertisements by making a one-time in-app purchase. Once purchased:

• All third-party advertisements will be permanently disabled in the App
• Google AdMob will no longer collect advertising-related data
• Analytics data collection will continue for app improvement purposes

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information only with the third-party service providers listed in Section 5 (Google Analytics, Google AdMob) to operate and improve the App. These providers have their own privacy policies and are required to protect your information.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to government requests

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice in the App before your information is transferred.

6.4 No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security assessments of third-party services
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

• Game Progress: Stored locally on your device until you uninstall the App or clear app data
• Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics for 14 months, then automatically deleted
• Advertising Data: Retained by Google AdMob according to their data retention policies (typically 26 months)
• Purchase Records: Retained as long as necessary for tax and accounting purposes, typically 7 years

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

9.1 Right to Access

You may request access to the personal data we have collected about you by contacting us at shapeinc25@gmail.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

9.2 Right to Correction

If you believe the data we have collected about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may contact us to update or correct it.

9.3 Right to Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at shapeinc25@gmail.com. Please note that:

• Game progress stored locally on your device can be deleted by uninstalling the App
• We will delete data we control, but cannot delete data held by third-party services (Google Analytics, AdMob) on their servers

9.4 Right to Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time:

• Use your device settings (see Section 5.2)
• Purchase the ad removal feature to disable all advertisements

9.5 Additional Rights for EEA, UK, and Swiss Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Object: You may object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Restriction: You may request restriction of processing
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR):

• Consent: For personalized advertising
• Legitimate Interests: For analytics, app improvement, and fraud prevention
• Contractual Necessity: For in-app purchases

9.6 Additional Rights for California Users

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it is used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our third-party service providers (Google) operate servers.

For EEA, UK, and Swiss Users:

We ensure adequate protection for international transfers through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) authorized by the European Commission
• Google's compliance with EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
• Other appropriate safeguards as defined in Article 46 of GDPR

11. Comments and Reviews

You may leave comments and reviews for the App on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Please be aware:

• We do not control the content of third-party platforms (Google Play, App Store)
• Any personal information you include in your public reviews will be visible to others
• We are not responsible for privacy of information you voluntarily disclose in public comments

12. Links to Other Websites

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as our email contact). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.

How We Notify You:

• We will post the updated Privacy Policy in the App and on our Google Play/App Store listing
• The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
• For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as an in-app notification)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

15. App Store Privacy Nutrition Labels

This Privacy Policy is consistent with the privacy information disclosed in our App Store and Google Play Store listings. The privacy "nutrition labels" displayed on these platforms reflect the data practices described in this policy.

16. Consent

By downloading, installing, or using the Shape-o-Mania App, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for playing Shape-o-Mania!