🎮 Kaala Akshar - Privacy Policy

📋 Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Kaala Akshar ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile word game application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

📱 Information We Collect

🎮 Game Data (Stored Locally)

• Game Progress: Your scores, achievements, and level progress
• Gameplay Statistics: Word streaks, completion rates, and performance metrics
• Settings: App preferences and customization choices

📊 Analytics Data (Anonymous)

• Usage Patterns: How you interact with game features
• Performance Data: App crashes, loading times, and technical issues
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and app version

🎯 Advertising Data

• Advertising Identifier: Used to show relevant ads (can be reset in device settings)
• Ad Interaction: Whether you view or click advertisements

🔧 How We Use Your Information

• Game Functionality: To provide core gameplay, save progress, and track achievements
• Performance Improvement: To fix bugs, optimize performance, and enhance user experience
• Personalized Ads: To display relevant advertisements that support our free app model
• Leaderboards: To maintain global and friend rankings (anonymous)

🤝 Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to enhance your gaming experience:

📺 Google AdMob (Advertising)

• Purpose: Display advertisements to support free app distribution
• Data: Advertising identifiers, device information
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

🔥 Google Firebase (Analytics & Leaderboards)

• Purpose: App performance monitoring and global leaderboards
• Data: Anonymous usage statistics, game scores
• Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy

🛡️ Data Security

• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Game data is primarily stored locally on your device
• We do not collect personally identifiable information (names, emails, addresses)
• All data transmission uses encrypted connections

👶 Children's Privacy

Kaala Akshar is suitable for users of all ages, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our app:

• Does not require account creation
• Does not collect personal information
• Uses age-appropriate advertising (when ads are shown)
• Focuses on educational cultural content

🌍 International Users

This app is available globally. By using Kaala Akshar, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information as described in this policy, regardless of your location.

⚙️ Your Control Options

• Advertising: You can limit ad tracking in your device settings
• Data Reset: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
• Analytics: You can disable analytics in app settings (if available)

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated through app updates
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

📞 Contact Information

📜 Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

• COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
• App Store Guidelines: Apple App Store and Google Play Store requirements