Summary: Ball Sort Puzzle is friendly casual puzzle game. We respect your privacy. We do not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable information (PII) on our servers.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Sahil Khambhayata ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our mobile application, Ball Sort Puzzle ("the Application" / "the Game"). By installing and playing the Game, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Our game is designed to prioritize user privacy and operates primarily on your device:
Personally Identifiable Information: We do NOT collect personal information such as your name, email address, physical address, phone number, or government-issued identifiers.
Local Game Data: Game progression (unlocked levels, earned virtual coins, sound/vibration preferences, unlocked themes) is stored locally on your device using secure local storage (SharedPreferences). This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly backup your device data.
Device & Technical Information: For performance stability, basic anonymous technical data (e.g., OS version, device model, crash telemetry) may be processed locally by the operating system (Android) to render graphics and audio correctly.
3. Permissions Used by the Application
Ball Sort Puzzle only requests permissions essential for game functionality:
Vibration (android.permission.VIBRATE): Used solely to provide tactile haptic feedback when tapping tubes and balls. You can disable vibration at any time in the in-game Settings.
Audio Playback: Used to play game sound effects and background music locally on your device.
We do NOT request sensitive permissions such as Camera, Microphone, Precise Location, Contacts, or Phone State.
4. Third-Party Services & Advertising
The core game mechanics operate entirely However, third-party libraries may be included for framework support:
Flutter & Google Play Services: The Application is developed with Flutter. Google Play Services provides core platform support on Android devices. Google’s privacy practices can be reviewed at Google Privacy Policy.
If third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google AdMob) are enabled in future updates, they may collect non-personal advertising IDs to deliver relevant ads. Any such integration will strictly comply with Google Play Families Policy.
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA & Google Play Families Policy)
Ball Sort Puzzle is a family-friendly puzzle game suitable for all age groups, including children:
We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Union).
If a parent or legal guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with any information, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly ensure no such data is processed.
6. Data Security
We value your trust in using our Application. Since all gameplay information is saved locally on your device storage, your data security is safeguarded by Android's built-in sandbox security. Deleting or clearing the app cache/storage will reset your local gameplay progress.
7. User Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA Compliance)
Under international privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Access and Deletion: Since we do not transmit or store personal data on remote servers, you maintain 100% control over your game data. You can delete all game data at any time by clearing application data in Android Settings or uninstalling the app.
Opt-Out: Sound and haptic feedback can be toggled on or off anytime via the in-game Settings menu.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or application features. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please feel free to reach out to the developer: