Privacy Policy 

# Privacy Policy for ZipPath: Connect & Fill

**Effective Date:** August 29, 2026  

**Last Updated:** August 29, 2026  

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## 1. Introduction

Welcome to **ZipPath: Connect & Fill** ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, enjoyable gaming experience. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile game collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you download, install, and play **ZipPath: Connect & Fill** (the "Game") on Android and iOS devices.

By downloading, installing, or playing the Game, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any terms of this policy, please do not access or use the Game.

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## 2. Information We Collect

### A. Information Stored Locally on Your Device

To provide a seamless, offline-first gaming experience, the Game stores the following data locally on your device using local storage:

- **Game Progress:** Current level reached in *Number ZipPath* and *Color ZipPath* modes.

- **In-Game Economy:** Virtual currency balance (Coins), hints remaining, and solve speed records (Best Time, Last Time).

- **User Preferences:** Sound effects (SFX), Background Music (BGM), and Haptic Feedback (Vibration) toggle states.

### B. Information Collected Automatically via Third-Party SDKs

When your device is connected to the Internet, certain third-party services integrated into the Game may automatically collect non-personally identifiable diagnostic and telemetry data:

- **Device & Technical Information:** Device model, operating system version, screen resolution, preferred language, battery status, and network connectivity state.

- **Identifiers:** Google Advertising ID (GAID) / Apple Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA), and IP address.

- **Gameplay Analytics:** Level start/complete events, session timestamps, and crash telemetry to optimize game performance and stability.

### C. Optional Authentication Data (Google Sign-In)

If you choose to sign in using **Google Play Games / Google Sign-In**:

- We may receive your public display name, public avatar URL, and an anonymized User ID to create and link your cloud backup profile.

- We **do not** collect, store, or have access to your Google account password, contacts, or financial payment information.

- You may also play fully anonymously as a **Guest**, without signing into any account.

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## 3. Third-Party Service Providers

Our Game integrates trusted third-party services to provide monetization, cloud synchronization, and platform stability. These providers have their own independent privacy policies:

1. **Google AdMob (Google LLC)**

   - *Purpose:* Serves Banner, Interstitial, and Rewarded Video ads within the Game.

   - *Data Processed:* Advertising ID, device identifiers, general location (country/city derived from IP), and ad interaction telemetry.

   - *Privacy Policy:* https://policies.google.com/privacy

   - *Ad Settings:* https://adssettings.google.com/

2. **Google Firebase (Google Cloud / Firestore & Realtime Database)**

   - *Purpose:* Secure cloud storage and cross-device auto-synchronization for game levels, coin balances, and speed records.

   - *Privacy Policy:* https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

3. **Google Play Games Services (Google LLC)**

   - *Purpose:* Optional cloud save profile and achievement services.

   - *Privacy Policy:* https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. **Unity Technologies (Unity Engine)**

   - *Purpose:* Core game rendering, asset streaming, and runtime engine performance monitoring.

   - *Privacy Policy:* https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy

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## 4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data strictly for legitimate operational purposes:

- **Core Gameplay Operations:** Saving your puzzle progress, levels, hints, and custom settings.

- **Cross-Device Cloud Sync:** Automatically restoring your progress when switching devices or reinstalling the Game.

- **Monetization & Free Gameplay:** Serving relevant advertisements through Google AdMob, allowing you to earn free in-game coins by watching optional rewarded videos.

- **Game Optimization & Bug Fixing:** Detecting and resolving technical crashes, frame drops, and latency issues.

- **Fraud Prevention & Security:** Protecting in-game economy balance and adhering to advertising network policies.

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## 5. Device Permissions Requested

The Game requests only the minimal permissions required for operation:

- `android.permission.INTERNET`: Allows the Game to connect to Firebase cloud backup and load Google AdMob advertisements.

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`: Detects whether your device is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data, enabling instant offline play and background auto-sync upon reconnection.

- `android.permission.VIBRATE`: Provides subtle, modern tactile haptic feedback on button presses, undo actions, and level completions (can be toggled ON/OFF anytime in Settings).

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## 6. Children's Privacy (COPPA & Google Play Families Policy)

**ZipPath: Connect & Fill** is a general-audience casual logic puzzle game. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area).

- In accordance with **COPPA** (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and Google Play Families Policies, advertising identifiers from children are treated with restricted data processing.

- If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete such data from our servers.

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## 7. Data Retention and Security

- **Local Data:** Stored locally on your device for as long as the application remains installed. Uninstalling the Game or clearing application data will remove locally stored records.

- **Cloud Data:** Anonymized profile records stored on Google Firebase are retained only as long as necessary to provide game synchronization services.

- **Security:** We employ industry-standard encryption protocols (HTTPS/TLS) and Google Cloud security infrastructure to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

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## 8. Your Data Rights & Choices (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as the European Union under **GDPR** or California under **CCPA/CPRA**), you hold specific rights regarding your personal data:

- **Right to Access & Portability:** You may request a copy of the gameplay data associated with your cloud account.

- **Right to Erasure / Deletion:** You can request the complete deletion of your cloud-saved game data and profile by contacting us at our support email.

- **Right to Opt-Out of Personalized Ads:** You can reset or opt-out of personalized interest-based advertising anytime through your Android device settings (`Settings > Google > Ads > Reset / Delete Advertising ID`).

- **Offline Play:** You can disconnect your device from the Internet to enjoy 100% offline gameplay without transmitting any network telemetry.

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## 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy with an updated "Last Updated" date.

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## 10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, feedback, or data deletion requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

- **Developer / Publisher:** Twashta Studio

- **Game Title:** ZipPath: Connect & Fill

- **Support Email:** twashta.studio26@gmail.com

- **Country of Origin:** India