BlockZen – Mind & Blocks

1. Information We Collect

The App collects the following types of data:

• Device Advertising ID — Used by Google AdMob to serve relevant advertisements
• Anonymous User ID — Automatically generated for the leaderboard feature (Firebase Anonymous Authentication). No personal information is linked to this ID
• Game Scores & Statistics — High scores, combo counts, and gameplay statistics stored for the global leaderboard
• App Usage Data — Basic interaction data for analytics and improving gameplay experience
• Crash & Diagnostic Data — Technical information to identify and fix bugs

We do NOT collect:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Contact lists, photos, or files
• Financial or payment information
• Health or biometric data

2. How We Use Your Data

• Advertising: Display personalized or non-personalized ads through Google AdMob
• Leaderboard: Store and display anonymous high scores via Firebase Realtime Database
• Analytics: Understand gameplay patterns to improve the App
• Diagnostics: Identify and fix technical issues

3. Third-Party Services

The App integrates the following third-party services:

• Google AdMob — For displaying advertisements. AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, and usage data. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Firebase — For anonymous authentication and leaderboard data storage. Firebase Privacy

4. App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

On iOS 14.5 and later, the App will request your permission before tracking your activity across other companies’ apps and websites. You can:

• Allow or deny tracking when prompted
• Change your preference anytime in Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking

If you deny tracking, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized.

5. Data Storage & Security

• Game progress is stored locally on your device
• Leaderboard scores are stored anonymously on Firebase servers (Google Cloud)
• No personal information is transmitted or stored on external servers
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect data in transit and at rest

6. Data Retention

• Local game data is deleted when you uninstall the App
• Anonymous leaderboard entries are retained indefinitely or until the service is discontinued
• Ad-related data is managed by Google according to their retention policies

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is rated 4+ and is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The App does not require any personal information to play. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
• Deny app tracking (iOS 14.5+)
• Request deletion of your leaderboard data by contacting us
• Uninstall the App to remove all local data

9. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.