Effective Date: August 27, 2026
Last Updated: August 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy governs your use of the mobile application Thread the Needle ("the Application"), developed and published by DevRhythmax ("we", "us", or "our").
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and storage when you play or interact with the Application.
Thread the Needle is an offline, local-first precision arcade game.
Personal Data: We do not collect, request, store, or transmit any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as your name, email address, phone number, location, or unique device identifier.
Usage Data & Analytics: The Application does not track or analyze how you interact with the game through third-party telemetry, tracking cookies, or analytics services.
Account Creation: No user account creation, sign-in, or registration is required to access any feature of the Application.
The Application utilizes native Android local device storage (SharedPreferences) solely to save your gameplay progress and settings locally on your physical device. This data remains on your device at all times and includes:
High Score record
Best Streak record
Audio and Sound Effect preferences
Haptic Vibration toggle state
You can reset this stored data anytime via the Settings menu inside the app or by clearing the app storage in your Android device settings.
The Application accesses basic device hardware solely to deliver interactive feedback:
Audio Output: Synthesizes real-time sound effects for taps, perfect shots, and misses.
Haptic Vibration: Provides subtle tactical feedback upon drop or impact (can be toggled off in settings).
No sensitive Android permissions (such as Camera, Microphone, Location, Contacts, or External Storage) are requested or required.
The Application does not include or integrate third-party software development kits (SDKs), including:
Ad networks (e.g., Google AdMob)
Analytics services (e.g., Firebase Analytics)
Cloud storage databases or external APIs
No user data is ever shared, sold, or distributed to third parties.
The Application is intended for general audiences, including children. Because we do not collect or request any personal information from any user, the Application fully complies with:
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Google Play Families Policy Requirements
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be published within this document, and the "Last Updated" date at the top will be adjusted accordingly.
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Support Contact: support@devrhythmax.com