Introduction
Brick Drops ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile game application.
Information We Collect
Information Stored Locally on Your Device
Brick Drops stores the following data locally on your device only:
- Game Progress: High scores, current game state, combo statistics
- Power-Up Inventory: Bomb, Hammer, and Undo counts
- Achievements: Unlocked achievements and progress toward achievements
- Daily Challenge Data: Streak count, completion history, calendar data
- Game Settings: Sound effects, music, and vibration preferences
- Statistics: Total games played, total lines cleared, gameplay stats
Important: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.
Information Collected by Third Parties
Google AdMob
Brick Drops displays advertisements using Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use:
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- Advertising identifiers (IDFA)
- Usage data (ad interactions, impressions)
- General location information
AdMob uses this information to:
- Show relevant advertisements
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent fraud
For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
How We Use Information
Local Data Usage
Data stored on your device is used solely to:
- Save your game progress and high scores
- Track your power-up inventory
- Remember your achievement progress
- Track daily challenge streaks
- Remember your audio and haptic preferences
No Personal Information Collection
Brick Drops does NOT collect, store, or transmit:
- Your name or email address
- Your phone number
- Your precise location
- Your contacts
- Your photos or camera access
- Any personally identifiable information
Data Sharing
We do NOT:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Share your information with other apps
- Upload your game data to servers
- Create user profiles
- Track you across other apps or websites
The only data sharing occurs through:
- Google AdMob (for advertising purposes only)
Children's Privacy
Brick Drops is rated 4+ and is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since we do not collect any personal information from any users, children can safely play Brick Drops.
Advertising
Ad Display
Brick Drops displays advertisements from Google AdMob in the following placements:
- Banner ads on the main menu
- Interstitial ads after every 3rd game over
- Rewarded video ads (optional, for power-ups or continue)
We never interrupt active gameplay with ads. All rewarded ads are optional and provide in-game benefits.
Opting Out of Personalized Ads
To limit ad tracking on iOS:
- Go to iPhone Settings
- Select Privacy & Security
- Select Tracking
- Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
Or reset your advertising identifier:
- Go to iPhone Settings
- Select Privacy & Security
- Select Apple Advertising
- Tap "Reset Advertising Identifier"
Data Security
All data stored by Brick Drops remains on your device and is protected by:
- iOS security features
- Your device passcode/biometric lock
- iOS sandboxing (no other apps can access Brick Drops data)
Data Retention
Your game progress is stored indefinitely on your device until you:
- Delete the app
- Manually clear app data
- Reset your device
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Delete your data: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
- Limit ad tracking: Use iOS privacy settings (see above)
- Reset game progress: Delete and reinstall the app
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted:
- In the app (if significant changes)
- On this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
Continued use of Brick Drops after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy while using Brick Drops, please contact:
Email: info@zyqion.com
Third-Party Links
This Privacy Policy applies only to Brick Drops. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of:
- Google AdMob
- Apple App Store
- Any other third-party services
Please review their privacy policies separately.
Legal Compliance
Brick Drops complies with:
- Apple App Store Guidelines
- iOS Privacy Requirements
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
Summary
What Brick Drops Does:
- Stores game progress locally on your device
- Shows video ads (via Google AdMob)
- Offers rewarded ads for power-ups
What Brick Drops Does NOT Do:
- Collect personal information
- Upload your data to servers
- Track you across other apps
- Sell your information
- Require account creation or login
By using Brick Drops, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for playing Brick Drops! 🧱
