This Privacy Policy describes how Reef Loop (“the App”) handles information when you use the app.
The App is published by Mykhailo Burych (“Developer”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

Reef Loop is an arcade-style mobile game where players match colored sea creatures with dots, improve their score, choose a difficulty level, unlock cosmetic items in the shop, and manage simple in-app settings such as sound and vibration. This Privacy Policy explains what data may be handled to support those features, what is not collected as part of normal gameplay, and what this means for users and App Store review.

We wrote this policy in plain language where possible. Where technical terms appear, they are explained directly in the text.

1. Short Summary

Reef Loop is designed as a lightweight game experience. Based on the functionality visible in the provided screens, the app may handle limited information needed to:

• save your score and best results,

• remember your selected cosmetic skin or character style,

• store your unlocked in-game items and local balance,

• keep your chosen settings such as sound and vibration,

• save selected difficulty preferences,

• and maintain the general stability of the app.

Based on the current materials, the app is not presented as a product that requires account creation, profile registration, direct messaging, contact uploads, precise location tracking, or background personal monitoring.

2. Information the App May Handle

Gameplay and progress data

To make the game work properly, Reef Loop may store gameplay-related information such as:

• current score,

• best score,

• records table entries,

• chosen difficulty level,

• unlocked skins or cosmetic items,

• selected playable fish or skin,

• in-game balance or earned in-game currency,

• and similar local progress values.

This is the information the app uses to remember your game progress and let you continue using features you have already unlocked.

Settings and preferences

The app may also store simple preferences chosen by the user, including:

• sound on/off,

• vibration on/off,

• rate-related interaction state,

• and other minor interface or gameplay preferences.

A preference means a setting the app remembers for convenience, so you do not have to reconfigure it every time you open the game.

Device and technical information

Like most mobile apps, Reef Loop may also process limited technical information necessary for app performance, compatibility, and maintenance. This can include:

• device model,

• operating system version,

• app version,

• general performance signals,

• crash information,

• and basic diagnostic events.

A diagnostic event is a technical record that helps identify bugs, errors, or unexpected behavior inside the app.
A crash report is a technical report generated when the app closes unexpectedly or fails to operate normally.

3. Information the App Does Not Intentionally Require for Core Gameplay

Based on the provided screenshots and visible features, Reef Loop does not appear to require the following information for normal play:

• real name,

• postal address,

• phone number,

• government identification,

• contact list,

• health information,

• precise location,

• microphone recordings,

• camera input,

• photos library access,

• or social profile information.

The app is also not presented as a communication platform or social network. There is no visible sign-in system, public account layer, or player-to-player chat in the provided materials.

This point matters for moderation: the privacy policy should reflect what the app actually does, not what unrelated apps sometimes do.

4. How Information Is Used

The limited information handled by Reef Loop may be used to:

• run core gameplay,

• store local progress,

• remember selected settings,

• display scores and records,

• unlock and keep cosmetic items available,

• support difficulty selection,

• restore the player’s last known app state,

• improve performance and stability,

• and detect, investigate, or fix technical problems.

In simple terms, data is used so the game behaves like a game with memory: it remembers your progress, your preferences, and your unlocked content.

5. Local Storage

Based on the visible game structure, Reef Loop may store some or all gameplay-related information locally on your device.

Local storage means the information is saved on the phone or tablet itself so the app can reopen with your settings and progress intact.

This may include:

• top scores,

• score history or records,

• unlocked cosmetic content,

• chosen skin,

• local in-game balance,

• selected difficulty,

• sound and vibration settings,

• and other gameplay state information.

If information is stored locally, that usually means:

• deleting the app may remove that stored data,

• reinstalling the app may not restore previous progress automatically,

• resetting the device may affect saved progress,

• and changing devices may not transfer local data unless an explicit sync feature is added.

This is one of the most important practical points for both users and App Review.

6. Shop and Unlockable Cosmetic Content

The screenshots show a shop with selectable and purchasable in-game cosmetic items or skins. Based on that, the app may store:

• which item is currently selected,

• which items are unlocked,

• and the amount of in-game balance currently available.

An unlocked item means a game element that has become available after gameplay progress or in-game currency use.
A cosmetic item means an item that changes the visual appearance of gameplay but does not directly identify the user as a real person.

Based on the current materials, these shop elements appear to be part of the gameplay loop and are handled to keep the player’s progress consistent between sessions.

7. Scores, Records, and Reset Features

The app visibly includes:

• a score counter,

• a best score display,

• a records screen,

• and a reset score action.

Because of that, the app may save score-related values and local rankings on the device. If the player uses a reset function, those values may be deleted or overwritten.

This section is included because users should clearly understand that score data may be stored locally and may also be intentionally removed by using the app’s reset feature.

8. Sound, Vibration, and Device Experience

The settings screen indicates that the app includes:

• sound toggles,

• vibration toggles,

• and other simple gameplay controls.

These settings may be stored locally to preserve the user’s chosen experience.

Vibration refers to device haptic or physical feedback triggered by gameplay or UI interaction.
Sound setting refers to whether in-app audio effects are enabled or disabled by the user.

These settings are functional app preferences, not personal identity data.

9. Rate Us Functionality

The screenshots include a “Rate Us” option. This may direct the user to the relevant app store or review page.

The inclusion of a rate feature does not by itself mean that the app collects review content or full store account details directly. Any store review activity may be handled through the relevant app marketplace infrastructure, such as Apple’s systems.

10. Analytics, Diagnostics, and Stability

Reef Loop may use limited technical information to improve app quality, reduce crashes, and maintain compatibility with supported devices.

This may include:

• launch events,

• freeze or crash signals,

• performance issues,

• and other technical stability information.

A log is a technical record showing what happened inside the app around a specific event. Logs are commonly used for debugging and maintenance.

This policy intentionally avoids claiming broad tracking or advertising profiling where that functionality is not visible from the provided materials.

11. Tracking and Advertising

Based on the screenshots you provided, Reef Loop is not presented here as an advertising-driven app and is not described as tracking users across third-party apps or websites.

Tracking usually means linking data collected from one app with data from other companies’ apps, services, or websites in order to show targeted advertising or measure advertising performance across services.

Because such behavior is not evident from the materials, this privacy policy does not assume that Reef Loop performs that type of tracking.

If tracking, ad SDKs, or attribution systems are added in a future version, the Privacy Policy and App Store privacy disclosures should be updated before release.

12. Purchases and Payment Information

The provided screenshots show an in-game shop and unlockable content, but they do not clearly prove that real-money in-app purchases are present in the current version. Therefore, this policy does not assume direct payment processing unless that feature exists in the released build.

If a future version includes Apple in-app purchases:

• payment transactions would typically be processed by Apple,

• the app may receive limited purchase status data needed to unlock content,

• and payment card details would generally be handled by Apple rather than directly by us.

An entitlement means a permission granted after a purchase, such as access to a premium item or game feature.

If you do add real-money purchases later, both this text and App Store Connect metadata should be revised to reflect that accurately.

13. Data Sharing

We do not describe Reef Loop as selling personal information.

We also do not describe it, based on the provided materials, as sharing personal information for cross-app behavioral advertising.

Limited technical data may still be processed where necessary by platform or technical infrastructure, such as:

• Apple, for app distribution and platform operations,

• device-level frameworks required to run the app,

• and technical systems used for diagnostics or crash handling, if present.

If the final build includes third-party analytics, monetization, or support tools, they should be disclosed consistently across your policy and store privacy answers.

14. Data Retention

Retention means how long information is kept.

Gameplay and settings data may remain available until:

• the user resets the relevant value,

• the app is deleted,

• the device data is cleared,

• or local progress is overwritten by newer information.

Diagnostic information, if any is processed, may be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to maintain stability and investigate technical issues.

15. Children’s Privacy

Reef Loop is an arcade game and is not described here as intentionally collecting sensitive personal information from children beyond what is necessary for core game functionality and normal device-side operation.

If you believe that inappropriate personal information has been provided through the app, please contact us using the email below.

16. Security

We use reasonable measures appropriate to the type of app and the nature of the data involved to help protect information handled by Reef Loop.

However, no app, device, or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure in every circumstance.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time if the app changes, if new features are added, or if legal or technical requirements change. When we make updates, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page.

18. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Reef Loop handles information, please contact:

Mykhailo Burych
Email: mykhailoburych@gmail.com