Last updated: September 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Gomoku Neon ("we", "our", or "us"), developed by the development team, collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our mobile application (the "App") available on Google Play.
By downloading, installing, or using Gomoku Neon, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Gomoku Neon operates primarily as an offline-first strategy board game. The following data is stored solely on your local device storage:
Game Preferences: Sound effects and haptic vibration toggle states.
Rule Configurations: Selected ruleset (Renju vs. Standard Gomoku), piece preference (Cyan vs. Gold), and AI difficulty level (Easy, Medium, Hard).
Match Replay Cache: Temporary move sequences of your completed games for the in-app replay viewer.
Note: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
To deliver core gameplay features, the App requests specific device permissions:
Vibration (android.permission.VIBRATE): Used strictly to trigger haptic feedback during stone placement, invalid moves, and victory fanfares.
Bluetooth Permissions (BLUETOOTH_SCAN, BLUETOOTH_CONNECT, BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE): Required exclusively for the offline peer-to-peer (P2P) local multiplayer feature. The App utilizes Bluetooth to discover nearby players and exchange game board coordinates. Note that BLUETOOTH_SCAN includes the neverForLocation flag; we do not derive physical location from Bluetooth scans.
Location Permission (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION on Android 11 and lower): On legacy Android versions (API 30 and below), Android OS requires location permission to perform Bluetooth discovery. We do not track, record, or share your physical location.
Network Access (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE): Required by third-party advertising partners (Google AdMob) to serve in-game advertisements.
We do not operate backend servers that collect personally identifiable information. However, the App integrates third-party SDKs that may collect information used to identify you or serve contextual/personalized ads.
The App displays interstitial advertisements powered by Google AdMob between matches. Google AdMob may collect and process:
Device Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID / AAID), Android ID, device model, operating system version.
Usage & Diagnostics Data: Ad interaction events, impression data, load times, crash logs.
Coarse Location Data: Inferred from IP address for regional ad compliance and fraud prevention.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our App, please visit:
Any information processed by the App or third-party SDKs is used solely to:
Deliver core gameplay, AI duel computations, and Bluetooth P2P connectivity.
Provide responsive haptic feedback and custom audio effects.
Display relevant advertisements to support free access and ongoing game development.
Monitor stability, diagnose crashes, and ensure system compatibility across Android devices.
In compliance with Google Play's Data Safety declaration requirements:
Data Type
Collected / Shared
Purpose
Optional or Required
Device or other IDs (Advertising ID)
Collected & Shared (by Google AdMob)
Advertising & Analytics, Fraud Prevention
Required for ad-supported version
App Performance & Diagnostics (Crash logs, diagnostics)
Collected & Shared (by Google AdMob / Play Services)
App functionality & analytics
Required
Location (Coarse/IP-derived)
Collected & Shared (by Google AdMob)
Advertising & Fraud Prevention
Automatic via SDK
Personal Information (Name, Email, Contacts)
Not Collected
N/A
None
Financial / Payment Information
Not Collected
N/A
None
User Content (Photos, Videos, Audio)
Not Collected
N/A
None
Data encryption: All data transferred by third-party SDKs is encrypted in transit using industry-standard TLS protocols.
Gomoku Neon is designed for a general audience of puzzle and board game enthusiasts. The App does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under the applicable age in your jurisdiction). If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data through third-party ad networks, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate measures.
Depending on your country or region of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information:
You have the right to access, rectify, or erase personal data processed by advertising partners.
You can reset or limit your Advertising ID directly in your Android system settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID / Delete advertising ID.
You have the right to know what personal data is collected and request the deletion of personal information collected by third-party ad providers.
We do not "sell" personal information in the traditional sense. Third-party ad networks may process device identifiers for interest-based advertising, which you may opt out of via your device's ad settings.
We value your trust in using Gomoku Neon. All local game settings and replay cache remain confined to your device's sandboxed storage. Third-party data transmissions by Google AdMob adhere to rigorous industry security standards and encryption in transit.
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in app features, legal regulations, or Google Play policies. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Any updates become effective immediately upon being posted.
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the data practices of Gomoku Neon, please reach out to us at:
Developer / Publisher: Gomoku Neon Development Team
App Package Name: com.caro.cyberpunk