PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: April 4, 2026
Carmela ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Block Puzzle Zen mobile application (the "App"), available on the Google Play Store under the package name carmela.block.puzzle.zen. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We do not directly collect personal information from you. However, our App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you or your device.
a) Advertising Data
Our App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and process the following types of information:
- Advertising identifiers (such as the Google Advertising ID)
- Device information (device type, model, operating system version, screen size)
- IP address
- General location information (derived from IP address)
- App usage data and interaction with advertisements
- Crash and diagnostic data
b) Locally Stored Data
The App stores game data (such as scores, settings, and game progress) locally on your device using shared preferences. This data is not transmitted to any server and remains entirely on your device.
2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
The information collected through third-party services is used for the following purposes:
- To serve advertisements, including personalized ads based on your interests
- To measure and analyze the performance of advertisements
- To improve the App experience and functionality
- To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our App uses the following third-party services:
a) Google AdMob
Google AdMob is an advertising service provided by Google LLC. AdMob may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to serve ads and measure their effectiveness. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at:
https://adssettings.google.com
b) Google Play Services
The App may use Google Play Services for app updates and review functionality. Google Play Services may collect device information and usage data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
4. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), if we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us at the email address provided below so that we can take the necessary steps to remove that information.
We configure our ad requests to comply with applicable regulations regarding children's privacy. However, as the App is designed for a general audience, we recommend parental supervision for younger users.
5. DATA SECURITY
We value your trust in providing your information and strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we endeavor to use reasonable measures to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
The game data stored locally on your device is protected by your device's built-in security features. We recommend that you keep your device's operating system and security software up to date.
6. DATA RETENTION
Locally stored game data remains on your device until you uninstall the App or clear the App's data through your device settings. Data collected by third-party services (such as Google AdMob) is retained in accordance with those services' respective data retention policies.
7. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to access information collected about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of personalized advertising
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights with respect to data collected by Google AdMob, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy and account settings. For locally stored data, you can clear all App data through your device's application settings.
8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted.
If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the App or through other appropriate means.
9. CONSENT
By using our App, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.
10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Developer: Carmela
Email: carmelaislary@gmail.com
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by the Block Puzzle Zen App (carmela.block.puzzle.zen).