Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Triple Tiles-Face Match Puzzle ("we", "us", "our", or the "Application") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you download, install, and use our mobile application available on the Google Play Store.
By downloading, installing, or using Triple Tiles-Face Match Puzzle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
Triple Tiles-Face Match Puzzle is a casual tile-matching puzzle game. We do not require you to create an account, register, or manually provide personal information (such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address) to play the game.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically by Third-Party SDKs
When you use the Application, third-party libraries and SDKs integrated into our game (such as Google Mobile Ads and GameAnalytics) automatically collect certain information transmitted from your device, including:
- Device and Other Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID / AAID), Android ID, device manufacturer and model, operating system version, screen resolution, time zone, and language settings.
- Approximate Location: General location derived from your device's IP address (country and city level) used for regional ad serving and analytics.
- Usage & Gameplay Activity: Level progression, score milestones, in-game currency balances, interaction with UI elements, game session length, and feature usage.
- Performance & Diagnostic Data: Crash logs, error reports, load times, and system performance metrics.
- In-App Purchase Information: Transaction details (product IDs, purchase tokens, timestamp) processed securely through Google Play In-App Billing and Unity IAP. We do not collect or store your credit card or payment credentials.
1.3 Locally Stored Data
The Application stores core gameplay data locally on your device storage (via local files and Unity PlayerPrefs) to maintain your game state across sessions:
- Current level progress and high scores
- In-game currency balances (coins, hearts)
- User settings (sound, music, and vibration/haptic feedback)
- Unlocked tile packs and shop inventory
- Heart regeneration countdown timestamps
2. How We Use Your Information
We and our third-party service providers use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To Provide Core Gameplay: Preserving level progress, economy balances, and settings between play sessions.
- To Deliver and Personalize Advertisements: Displaying banner, interstitial, and rewarded video ads via Google AdMob, measuring ad performance, and preventing fraudulent ad clicks.
- To Analyze and Improve the Game: Tracking gameplay progression, retention metrics, and game balance using GameAnalytics to fix bugs and improve player experience.
- To Process In-App Purchases: Validating purchases and granting virtual items through Google Play Billing.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Protecting the security of our application, preventing abuse, and ensuring compliance with Google Play Developer Policies.
3. Third-Party Services & SDKs
The Application integrates third-party SDKs that collect, process, and share data in accordance with their respective privacy policies:
| Service / SDK | Purpose | Privacy Policy / Data Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) | In-game advertising, ad delivery, fraud prevention | Google Privacy & Terms • AdMob Data Safety |
| GameAnalytics | Game performance, event tracking, player progression analytics | GameAnalytics Privacy Policy |
| Google Play Services / Billing | Platform services, app updates, in-app purchases | Google Play Privacy Policy |
| Unity Technologies | Game engine runtime, diagnostics, in-app purchasing | Unity Privacy Policy |
4. Data Sharing and Advertising
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, data is shared with third-party service providers under the following conditions:
- Advertising Partners: Google AdMob and its advertising partners may use your device's Advertising Identifier (GAID) and approximate location to serve relevant ads or frequency-cap ad impressions.
- Analytics Providers: GameAnalytics processes gameplay event data and device identifiers on our behalf to help us analyze game performance.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
5. Data Retention and Deletion Requests
- Locally Stored Game Data: Remains on your device until you clear app data via device settings or uninstall the game.
- Third-Party Data: Data collected by AdMob and GameAnalytics is retained in accordance with their standard retention periods.
- Data Deletion Requests: You have the right to request the deletion of any data associated with your device. To request deletion of your analytics or ad-related identifier data, please contact us at silverbytestudio@gmail.com with your device's Google Advertising ID.
6. Data Security
We take data security seriously. All network communications with third-party SDKs (Google AdMob, GameAnalytics, Google Play) are encrypted in transit using industry-standard HTTPS / TLS encryption protocols.
7. Children’s Privacy
Triple Tiles-Face Match Puzzle is designed as a casual game for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area).
If we learn that personal data from a child has been collected without verified parental consent, we will promptly take steps to delete that data. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at silverbytestudio@gmail.com.
8. Your Rights and Opt-Out Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction (such as GDPR in the EEA or CCPA/CPRA in California), you have rights regarding your personal information:
- Reset or Opt Out of Ad Tracking: You can reset your Google Advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads at any time through your Android device settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID or Delete advertising ID.
- Local Data Removal: You can delete all locally saved game progress by going to: Settings → Apps → Triple Tiles-Face Match Puzzle → Storage → Clear Data.
- GDPR (EEA Users) & CCPA (California Users): You have the right to access, rectify, or request erasure of your data, or object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, please email silverbytestudio@gmail.com.
9. App Permissions
The Application uses the following Android permissions:
android.permission.INTERNET: Required for serving ads, transmitting analytics, and validating in-app purchases.android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Used to check network connectivity before fetching ads or syncing analytics.android.permission.VIBRATE: Used for in-game tactile/haptic feedback during tile matching (can be toggled in Settings).com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID: Required on Android 13+ devices for Google AdMob to access the Advertising Identifier.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or data deletion requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Studio: Silverbyte Studio
Publisher Entity: Silver Byte Games
Email: silverbytestudio@gmail.com