Privacy Policy for Queens & Colours

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Queens & Colours ("the App," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you use our mobile game.

Target Audience: This app is designed for users 13 years and older. If you are under 13, please ask your parent or guardian before downloading and using this app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, device ID, and app version

• Usage Data: Game progress, level completion times, puzzle attempts, and in-app preferences

• Crash Reports & Diagnostics: Error logs to help improve app stability

• Advertisement Data: Information about ads you view (provided by Google AdMob)
  
  

2.2 Information You Provide

• Game Settings: Language preference, sound settings, and other user configurations (stored locally on your device)

3. How We Use Your Information

• App Improvement: Understanding how users interact with the game to fix bugs and enhance features

• Advertising: Delivering personalized ads through Google AdMob

• Analytics: Analyzing game performance and user behavior

• Crash Prevention: Investigating and fixing technical issues

4. Google AdMob & Advertising

4.1 What Google AdMob Collects

• Advertising ID (Android AAID or iOS IDFA)

• Device Information: Model, OS version, location (with permission)

• Browsing & App Usage: To show relevant ads

• Crash & Analytics Data: To improve ad performance
  
  

4.2 Personalized vs. Non-Personalized Ads

• Personalized Ads: Google uses your data to show relevant ads (default)

• Non-Personalized Ads: Google shows ads based only on context, not your interests

Control ad personalization on your device:

• Android: Settings → Google → Manage your Google Account → Data & Privacy → Ad Settings

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising

4.3 Ad Frequency

• Interstitial Ads: Full-screen ads after every 3 completed puzzles

• Banner Ads: Small ads at the bottom of certain screens

• Premium Users: No ads (if premium feature is purchased)

5. Cookies & Tracking

Google AdMob uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Track which ads you've seen

• Prevent showing the same ad too many times

• Measure ad effectiveness

• Improve ad targeting

You can manage cookies in your device settings. Disabling cookies may reduce ad relevance but will not stop ads from showing.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We only share data with the following services:

• Google AdMob

  • Data Shared: Device ID, device info, usage patterns

  • Purpose: Serving & optimizing ads
    
    

• Google Analytics (if enabled)

  • Data Shared: App usage, crashes, errors

  • Purpose: Performance monitoring
    
    

• Crash Reporting Service

  • Data Shared: Error logs, device info

  • Purpose: Bug fixing & stability
    
    

Note: We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Storage & Retention

• Local Storage: Game settings and progress are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences

• Cloud Services: Optional analytics data may be sent to Google servers

• Retention:

  • Game data: Stored on device until you uninstall the app

  • Ads analytics: Retained per Google's standard policy (26 months)

  • Ad impressions: Aggregated and anonymized after analysis

• Game Data: Deleted when you uninstall the app

8. Data Requests & User Rights

Important: Queens & Colours has NO server. All your game data stays on your device.

To delete all data:

• Uninstall the app ✅
  
  

To manage ad personalization:

• Use your device settings (see Section 4.2)
  
  

9. Teen Users (13+)

This app is designed for users 13 years and older.

If you are under 13:

• Ask your parent or guardian for permission before using this app
  
  

For Parents/Guardians:

• This app displays ads (personalized based on device interests)

• All data stays on the device

• Uninstalling deletes all game data
  
  

Personalized Ads:

• Users may see ads relevant to their interests

• Manage ad preferences in device settings (see Section 4.2)

10. Security

• App Data: Stored securely on your device

• Network Data: Uses HTTPS encryption for any data transmission

• Google Services: Protected by Google's enterprise-grade security

• Limitation: No security method is 100% secure; use caution with personal data

11. Your Rights & Controls

• Disable Ads Personalization

  • How: Device Settings → Google Ads settings

• Limit Ad Tracking (iOS)

  • How: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable
    
    

• Reset Advertising ID

  • How: Android: Device Settings → Ads → Reset Advertising ID
    
    

• Delete Game Data

  • How: Uninstall app (local data deleted)

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions:

• Email: queenscolourshelp@gmail.com

14. Summary for Quick Reference

• Target Age: 13+ years old

• Do you collect personal data? No. Only device & usage data for ads & analytics

• Do you sell data? No, never

• Can I disable ads? Yes, buy premium or adjust personalization settings

• Is my data safe? Yes, encrypted & stored securely

• What if I'm 13 or older? You can choose personalized or non-personalized ads

• Can I delete my data? Yes, uninstall app or contact us