Sudoku Puzzles Time
Sudoku Puzzles Time · Effective: 18 April 2026 · Last updated: 18 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Sudoku Puzzles Time ("the App", "we", "us") handles information when you use our iOS app. By using the App, you agree to this policy.
TL;DR — The App is offline-first. We do not require accounts or sign-in. Your game progress stays on your device. We use Google AdMob to show ads and Firebase to keep the App stable and improve it. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time.
Your current puzzle, move history, completion stats, best times, daily streak.
Your in-app settings (haptics, sound, hints, difficulty preferences).
This data never leaves your device unless you enable iCloud device backups in iOS Settings.
Advertising identifier (IDFA) and device information — used by Google AdMob to deliver advertising. Collected only if you grant tracking permission via the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt.
Crash diagnostics and performance data — sent to Firebase so we can fix bugs and keep the App stable. Not linked to your identity.
Aggregate product interaction events (screens opened, puzzles completed, feature usage) — sent to Firebase Analytics to help us improve the App. Not linked to your identity.
Approximate region — derived from IP by Google services to comply with regional privacy laws (e.g. GDPR in the EEA). Not stored by us.
To operate core gameplay and save your progress locally.
To display ads that fund the App (banners, interstitials, rewarded ads, app-open ads).
To deliver personalized ads only when you've granted tracking permission.
To diagnose crashes and improve performance.
To understand which features players enjoy, so we can improve the App.
We do not sell your personal data. We do not collect your name, email, address, phone number, contacts, photos, location, health data, financial data, or audio.
On first launch the App presents Apple's ATT prompt. If you choose "Ask App Not to Track", you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized using your IDFA. You can change this choice at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the App uses Google's User Messaging Platform to ask for your consent before loading personalized ads. You can change or withdraw your consent any time in Settings → Privacy options inside the App.
Google: adssettings.google.com
Digital Advertising Alliance: youradchoices.com
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu
The App integrates the following services. Each has its own privacy policy:
Google AdMob — serves advertisements. Privacy policy
Google User Messaging Platform — GDPR / ePrivacy consent. Privacy policy
Firebase (Google) — crash reporting, analytics, remote configuration. Privacy & security
Apple — App Store distribution, push identifiers for local notifications. Privacy policy
On-device data: kept until you delete the App or tap "Reset all data" in Settings.
Crash & analytics data: retained by Firebase per Google's retention policy (typically up to 14 months).
Advertising data: handled by Google AdMob per its policy; personalized-ad profiles can be reset in Google's Ad Settings.
The App is rated 4+ and suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The App does not offer in-app purchases, chat, messaging, or any user-to-user communication. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information through the App, contact us and we will delete it.
The third-party services we use may process data in countries outside your own, including the United States. These providers have committed to appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses) where required by law.
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data a third-party provider holds about you.
Request correction or deletion of that data.
Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
Withdraw consent previously granted (ATT or GDPR).
Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (CCPA / CPRA, California).
Lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.
To exercise these rights for data we control, contact us using the details below. For data held by Google, use the links in Section 4.
We use industry-standard security provided by Apple and Google. On-device data is protected by iOS file-system encryption. Data sent to Firebase and AdMob is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS).
We may update this policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Significant changes will be announced in the App or App Store release notes.
Questions, requests, or privacy concerns? Email us: contact@puzzlestime.com
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