# Privacy Policy for Maze Paint
**Effective Date:** May 21, 2026
**Developer:** Shan (Seven Twelve)
**Contact:** 712studiogames@gmail.com
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## Introduction
Maze Paint ("the Game") is developed and published by Seven Twelve Studios ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you play Maze Paint.
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## Information We Collect
### 1. Information You Provide
We do **not** collect any personal information directly from you. The Game does not require account creation, registration, or any form of personal data submission.
### 2. Automatically Collected Information
#### Game Progress Data
- **What we collect:** Level completion status, current level, and game preferences
- **How we store it:** This data is stored locally on your device using Capacitor Preferences (Android) or localStorage (web version)
- **Purpose:** To save your game progress so you can continue where you left off
- **Important:** This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any servers
#### Analytics and Advertising Data
We use third-party advertising services that may collect:
- Device information (device model, operating system version)
- Advertising ID (GAID on Android)
- App usage data (session duration, interactions)
- IP address and general location (country/region level)
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## How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
1. **Save game progress** — Store your level completion and preferences locally on your device
2. **Display advertisements** — Provide free access to the Game through ad revenue
3. **Improve the Game** — Understand usage patterns to enhance gameplay experience
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## Third-Party Services
### Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the Game. AdMob collects and processes data to provide personalized advertising. AdMob may collect:
- **Device identifiers** — Advertising ID (Google Advertising ID on Android)
- **Usage data** — App interactions, session duration, ad impressions and clicks
- **Device information** — Device model, operating system, screen size
- **Location information** — Approximate location based on IP address (country/region level)
**AdMob Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
**Google's Privacy & Terms:** https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
#### Types of Ads Displayed
- **Banner ads** — Small ads displayed at the bottom of the screen during gameplay
#### Future Ad Features (Planned)
- **Rewarded video ads** — Optional video ads you can watch to receive in-game hints
- **Interstitial ads** — Full-screen ads shown between levels
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## Data Storage and Security
### Local Storage
All game progress data is stored locally on your device and is **not** transmitted to any external servers. This includes:
- Level completion status
- Current level progress
- Game settings
### Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
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## Children's Privacy
Maze Paint does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The Game is designed to be family-friendly and does not require any personal information to play.
If we integrate advertising in the future, we will:
- Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- Use child-directed ad settings where applicable
- Only show age-appropriate advertisements
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## Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
1. **Delete your game data** — Uninstalling the Game will remove all locally stored game progress
2. **Opt out of personalized advertising** — You can control ad personalization through your device settings:
- **Android:** Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- Or visit: https://adssettings.google.com
3. **Reset your Advertising ID** — Reset your Google Advertising ID to limit ad tracking:
- **Android:** Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID
4. **Contact us** — Reach out with any privacy concerns at 712studiogames@gmail.com
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## Data Sharing
We do **not** sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- **With your consent** — If you explicitly agree to share data
- **Legal requirements** — If required by law or to protect our legal rights
- **Third-party service providers** — Such as advertising networks (AdMob), who may collect data as described in their own privacy policies
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## International Users
Maze Paint may be played by users worldwide. If you are playing from outside the developer's location, please be aware that any information collected may be transferred to and processed in different countries.
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## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted within the Game or on our distribution channels. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
**Last Updated:** May 21, 2026
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## Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
**Email:** 712studiogames@gmail.com
**Developer:** Shan (Seven Twelve)
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## Consent
By downloading and playing Maze Paint, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.