Privacy Policy for Block Blast Puzzle Game 3D
Privacy Policy for Block Blast Puzzle Game 3D
Introduction
Welcome to Block Blast: Puzzle Adventure ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our mobile application Block Blast: Puzzle Adventure (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Developer Information:
App Name: Block Blast Puzzle Game 3D
Contact Email: appsinappdev@gmail.com
We do NOT collect any personal information directly from you. The App does not require:
Account creation
Email address
Name or personal details
Phone number
Payment information
a) Game Data (Stored Locally on Your Device)
The following data is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers:
Game Progress: Level completion status, stars earned, high scores
Player Statistics: Total score, games played, lines cleared, playtime, combo records
Settings: Sound/music preferences, vibration settings, notification preferences
Power-ups Inventory: Count of available power-ups
Daily Challenge Progress: Current challenge status and completion history
Important: This data remains on your device and is deleted if you uninstall the App.
b) Device and Usage Information
We may collect non-personal device and usage information through third-party services:
Device Information: Device model, operating system version, screen resolution
App Usage Data: App opens, session duration, feature usage, level progression
Performance Data: Crash reports, error logs (for debugging and improving the App)
This information is collected through:
Google Firebase Analytics (see Section 3.1)
Does not include personally identifiable information
c) Advertising Data
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App. AdMob may collect:
Advertising ID: A unique, user-resettable identifier provided by your device
Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system
Ad Interaction Data: Ad views, clicks, and interactions
Location Data: Approximate location (based on IP address) for relevant ads
For more information, see Section 3.2 (Google AdMob).
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Store and retrieve your game progress locally on your device
Provide personalized gaming experience based on your progress
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze app usage patterns to improve gameplay and features
Fix bugs and technical issues
Monitor app performance and stability
Understand which features are most popular
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
Measure ad performance and effectiveness
Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality
Understand user engagement and retention
Track level completion rates for difficulty balancing
Improve game design based on usage data
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Purpose: Analytics and app performance monitoring
Data Collected:
App usage events (level started, level completed, game over)
Session duration and frequency
Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
Crash reports and error logs
Your Control: You can limit data collection through your device settings.
Purpose: Display advertisements and monetize the App
Data Collected:
Advertising ID
IP address and approximate location
Device information
Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
Ad Personalization: AdMob may use your advertising ID to show personalized ads.
Purpose: App distribution and updates
Data Collected: Device information, app installation data
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
All game data is stored locally on your device using:
Room Database (SQLite): Encrypted database on your device
SharedPreferences: For settings and preferences
Security Measures:
Data is stored in the App's private directory (inaccessible to other apps)
No data is transmitted to external servers
Data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the App
Limited data is transmitted to third-party services (Firebase, AdMob) as described in Section 3. This data transmission uses:
Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
Industry-standard security protocols
Local Game Data: Retained until you uninstall the App or clear app data
Analytics Data: Retained by Firebase for up to 14 months
Advertising Data: Retained by AdMob as per their privacy policy
Local Game Data:
View Data: All your game data is visible within the App (stats, progress, settings)
Delete Data:
Go to Settings > Reset Game Progress (deletes all game data)
Uninstall the App (deletes all data permanently)
Android Settings > Apps > Block Blast > Storage > Clear Data
Android Devices:
Open Settings
Go to Google > Ads
Enable Opt out of Ads Personalization
Alternative: Reset your Advertising ID regularly
You can limit ad tracking through your device settings:
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Delete advertising ID
You can control notification permissions:
Android: Settings > Apps > Block Blast > Notifications > Toggle on/off
Note: Disabling notifications will not affect gameplay but you won't receive daily challenge reminders.
Since all game data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over your data. However, we do not currently provide an export feature. Your data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the App.
Block Blast is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for all ages, including children.
We comply with:
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - USA
GDPR Article 8 (GDPR-K) - European Union
COPPA-like laws worldwide
We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or applicable age)
We do NOT require account creation
All game data is stored locally on the device
We serve only non-personalized ads to users under 13
Parents can:
Monitor gameplay through device screen time controls
Disable in-app notifications
Opt out of personalized advertising
Delete all game data through device settings
Firebase Analytics: Only collects anonymized usage data (no personal info)
Google AdMob: Configured to show non-personalized ads to children
No third-party data sharing for marketing purposes
If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at [YOUR EMAIL] and we will delete such information immediately.
Local Data: Stored on your device in your country
Third-Party Services:
Firebase and AdMob (Google) may process data in the USA and other countries
Google complies with GDPR, Privacy Shield (where applicable), and standard contractual clauses
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:
Your Rights:
Right to Access: Request information about data we process
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Object: Object to data processing
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at [YOUR EMAIL]
Legal Basis for Processing:
Legitimate Interest: Analytics and app improvement
Consent: Personalized advertising (can be withdrawn anytime)
Contract Performance: Providing game functionality
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Categories of Personal Information (as defined by CCPA):
Identifiers: Advertising ID (collected by AdMob)
Internet Activity: App usage data, ad interactions
Device Information: Device model, OS version, IP address
We do NOT collect or sell:
Name, email, phone number
Social security number
Financial information
Precise geolocation
Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do NOT sell your personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising your rights
To Exercise Your Rights: Email us at [YOUR EMAIL]
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. The App displays ads through Google AdMob, which may use data for personalized advertising, but this is not a "sale" under CCPA.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We share limited data with:
Google Firebase: Anonymized usage and analytics data
Google AdMob: Advertising ID and device information for ad display
We may disclose information if required to:
Comply with legal obligations (court orders, subpoenas)
Protect our rights and property
Prevent fraud or illegal activity
Protect user safety
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in our practices
Changes in applicable laws
New features in the App
Material Changes: We will notify you via an in-app notification or update announcement
Effective Date: Changes take effect on the date listed at the top of this policy
Your Continued Use: Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: appsinappdev@gmail.com
Developer: AppsInApp
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.
Important Notice: Block Blast operates on a privacy-first principle:
No user accounts or registration required
No email or phone collection
No social media integration
No personal data stored on external servers
All game progress stored locally on your device
The App is designed to work fully offline. You can play without an internet connection. Internet is only required for:
Displaying advertisements
Sending anonymous analytics (optional, can be disabled)
No Cloud Backup: Game data is not backed up to cloud services. If you uninstall the App or clear data, all progress will be lost. We recommend keeping the App installed to retain your progress.
The App may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., privacy policies of Google). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies.
By downloading, installing, and using Block Blast: Puzzle Adventure, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.