Privacy Policy
Vedha Studios (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the DotLink mobile game (“the App”).
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use DotLink.
By using DotLink, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information You Provide
DotLink does not require you to create an account or sign in.
The game may allow players to optionally enter a player name.
Player names are used only to identify players within the game. Player names are stored locally on the device and are not intentionally transmitted to or stored on servers operated by Vedha Studios.
If a player does not enter a name, DotLink can automatically use default names such as Player 1, Player 2, Player 3, and Player 4.
Please do not enter sensitive personal information, such as phone numbers, email addresses, passwords, financial information, or other sensitive information as a player name.
2. Information Collected Automatically
DotLink itself does not require personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or account credentials to play the game.
However, DotLink uses the Google Mobile Ads SDK to display advertisements.
The Google Mobile Ads SDK may automatically collect and process certain information from the device for purposes including advertising, analytics, and fraud prevention. Depending on the SDK configuration and applicable circumstances, this may include:
* IP address
* Advertising or device identifiers
* App and user interaction information
* Diagnostic information
* Information relating to the device and advertising services
This information may be collected and processed by Google and its advertising partners according to their respective privacy policies and terms.
Google states that data collected by the Google Mobile Ads SDK is encrypted in transit.
3. Advertising
DotLink displays banner advertisements using the Google Mobile Ads SDK.
Advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized depending on applicable settings, user choices, device settings, region, and Google’s advertising policies.
Google may use information collected through its advertising services to provide, measure, and improve advertising and to help prevent fraud.
You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices through Google’s privacy resources.
4. Internet Connection
DotLink is designed to allow gameplay without requiring an internet connection.
An internet connection may nevertheless be used by the advertising SDK when advertisements are requested or displayed.
5. Data Sharing
Vedha Studios does not sell or rent player-provided information.
Player names entered into DotLink are not intentionally shared with Vedha Studios’ servers.
Information processed by the Google Mobile Ads SDK may be transmitted to Google and relevant advertising partners as necessary to provide advertising and related services.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information handled by DotLink.
Because DotLink does not require user accounts and player names are stored locally, Vedha Studios does not maintain a server-side database of player names.
Information handled by third-party advertising services is subject to the security and privacy practices of those services.
7. Data Retention and Deletion
DotLink does not maintain user accounts or a server-side database containing player names.
Player names stored locally by the App remain on the user’s device until they are changed, removed through the App where applicable, or the App’s local data is cleared or the App is uninstalled.
Information processed by third-party advertising services is retained and managed according to the respective third party’s policies and practices.
8. Children’s Privacy
DotLink does not require users to create an account or provide personal information to play the game.
Users should not enter sensitive or personal information into player-name fields.
Where applicable, DotLink and its advertising services will follow the requirements and restrictions applicable to users based on their age, region, and applicable laws and Google Play policies.
9. Third-Party Services
DotLink uses third-party services, including the Google Mobile Ads SDK, to provide advertising functionality.
These third-party services may collect and process information as described in their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing Google’s privacy information for details about how Google handles information through its services.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You should review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or DotLink’s privacy practices, you can contact us at:
Vedha Studios
Email: Vedhastudios.games@gmail.com