Last updated: 2026/07/18

Backyard Bits ("the app", "we", "our") is a free match-3 puzzle game for Android. This policy explains what data is collected, how it's used, and who it's shared with.

1. Summary

Backyard Bits is free to play and supported by ads. To serve ads, our ad network (Google AdMob) collects certain data from your device, including your Advertising ID. No account or login is required. We do not collect your name, email, or any personal information directly.

2. Data collected via advertising

Backyard Bits uses Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may collect:

• Advertising ID (your device's resettable ad identifier)

• App interactions (how you use the app)

• Crash logs and performance data

• Approximate location (derived from IP address, not GPS)

This data is used to serve relevant ads, measure ad performance, and improve app stability. It is shared with Google and their advertising partners. You can review Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

3. Data stored locally on your device

Your game progress, level completions, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device only and are never transmitted to us.

4. Children's privacy

Backyard Bits is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

5. Your choices

You can reset or limit your Advertising ID at any time in your Android device settings under Privacy → Ads.

6. Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, we'll update this page and revise the "Last updated" date above.

7. Contact

Questions? Contact us at: 031gamesdev@gmail.com