Bus Escape: Traffic Puzzle
Effective Date: June 30, 2025

Bus Escape: Traffic Puzzle is published by Muhammad Nauman Safdar (Independent Developer).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your data. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use our mobile application on Android and iOS platforms, including:

• Apple App Store
  
  

• Google Play
  
  

• RuStore
  
  

• Huawei AppGallery
  
  

• GetApps
  
  

• OPPO App Market
  
  

• Aptoide
  
  

• Uptodown
  
  

This policy also describes your rights under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and other regional privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only limited, non-personal data necessary to operate and improve the game.

1.1 Gameplay Data

• Game progress
  
  

• Completed levels
  
  

• Unlocked stages
  
  

• In-game achievements
  
  

📌 This data is stored locally on your device.
📌 It is not transmitted to our servers.

1.2 In-App Purchases (Where Supported)

If you purchase:

• Ad removal
  
  

• Optional in-game items
  
  

Transactions are processed securely by the platform provider (Apple, Google, etc.).

We:

• Do not store payment information
  
  

• Do not receive credit card details
  
  

• Only receive confirmation that a purchase was completed
  
  

1.3 Analytics & Crash Logs

To improve stability and performance, anonymous diagnostic data may be collected, such as:

• Device model
  
  

• Operating system version
  
  

• Game performance metrics
  
  

• Crash reports
  
  

This data:

• Does not identify you personally
  
  

• Is used strictly for performance improvement
  
  

Analytics tools may include:

• Firebase Analytics
  
  

• Firebase Crashlytics
  
  

• Other platform-provided diagnostics tools
  
  

2. Permissions Used (Android)

Bus Escape: Traffic Puzzle may request the following permissions:

Internet Access

Used for:

• Serving advertisements (free version)
  
  

• Processing in-app purchases
  
  

• Analytics and crash reporting
  
  

Wake Lock

Prevents the device from sleeping during gameplay sessions to ensure uninterrupted play.

⚠️ The game does NOT request:

• Contacts access
  
  

• Camera access
  
  

• Microphone access
  
  

• Location access
  
  

• Call logs
  
  

• SMS access
  
  

• External storage access
  
  

3. How We Use Information

Information is used strictly for:

• Running core gameplay mechanics
  
  

• Saving progress locally
  
  

• Processing purchases (via store systems)
  
  

• Improving game performance
  
  

• Displaying advertisements in the free version
  
  

We do NOT:

• Sell user data
  
  

• Track private communications
  
  

• Collect personal identifiers
  
  

• Store user accounts
  
  

4. Advertising

The free version of the game may display advertisements.

Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdMob or equivalent networks) may collect limited device information for ad delivery in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You may:

• Remove ads by purchasing the premium option (where supported)
  
  

• Disable personalized ads via your device settings (where applicable)
  
  

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or trade personal data.

Anonymous data may be shared only with:

• Analytics providers (for crash and performance monitoring)
  
  

• Advertising networks (for serving ads)
  
  

• Legal authorities (if required by law)
  
  

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information.

✔ Game progress stored locally
✔ No personal accounts required
✔ No cloud storage used
✔ No sensitive data collected

However, no electronic system is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

• Delete local game data
  
  

• Reset progress
  
  

• Disable personalized ads
  
  

• Withdraw consent for analytics (where applicable)
  
  

Since no personal data is stored by us, most user control is managed via device or platform settings.

8. Platform-Specific Disclosures

Apple App Store

• Complies with Apple App Tracking Transparency (ATT)
  
  

• In-app purchases processed via Apple
  
  

• No personal tracking without consent
  
  

Google Play

• Data Safety section properly declared
  
  

• Ads and analytics comply with Google Play policies
  
  

• No sensitive data collection
  
  

RuStore (Russia)

• No user registration required
  
  

• No personal data collected
  
  

• Gameplay data stored locally
  
  

• Anonymous analytics only
  
  

• In-app purchases may not be supported depending on region
  
  

• No extremist or restricted third-party services required
  
  

Huawei AppGallery

• Permissions declared using Huawei privacy standards
  
  

• No personal data collection
  
  

• Ads and analytics (if enabled) are anonymous
  
  

GetApps

• Complies with Xiaomi/GetApps data requirements
  
  

• No login required
  
  

• Local data storage only
  
  

OPPO App Market

• Data usage aligned with OPPO privacy guidelines
  
  

• No personal data transmission
  
  

Aptoide

• No sensitive data collection
  
  

• Local gameplay data only
  
  

• Ads comply with Aptoide policies
  
  

Uptodown

• No registration required
  
  

• Fully compliant with distribution guidelines
  
  

• Local file handling only
  
  

9. Children’s Privacy

Bus Escape: Traffic Puzzle does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
The game is designed as a casual puzzle experience and does not require personal data submission.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Feature updates
  
  

• Store policy changes
  
  

• Legal requirements
  
  

The updated version will always include a revised Effective Date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

📧 Email: coretechlabs@hotmail.com