PRIVACY POLICY
BlockIQ - Brain Puzzle Game
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to BlockIQ ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how Bomba Studios ("Company") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application BlockIQ (the "App"), available on the Google Play Store under the package name com.brainpuzzle.blockiq.
By downloading, installing, or using the App, 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 access or use the App.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including gameplay statistics, levels completed, scores, and feature usage.
- Advertising ID: Google Advertising ID for personalized advertising purposes.
- IP Address: Approximate location based on IP address (country/region level only).
- Crash Logs & Performance Data: Technical information about app crashes, errors, and performance metrics to improve app stability.
2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address through the App.
- We do not require account registration to use the App.
- We do not access your contacts, photos, camera, microphone, or other sensitive device features.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain the App: Ensuring the App functions correctly and saving your game progress locally on your device.
- To Improve the App: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features, fix bugs, and optimize performance.
- To Display Advertisements: Showing ads through third-party advertising networks, which may be personalized based on your interests.
- To Ensure Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security threats.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting applicable legal requirements and responding to lawful requests.
4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our App uses the following third-party services that may collect information:
4.1 Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data to provide personalized ads. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
4.2 Google Play Services
The App uses Google Play Services for core functionality. Google may collect certain data as described in their Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
4.3 In-App Review API
We use Google's In-App Review API to request app ratings. This service is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.
5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
- Local Storage: Your game progress, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms.
- Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- No Server Storage: We do not store your personal data on external servers. All gameplay data remains on your device.
6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share anonymized, aggregated data with:
- Advertising Partners: For delivering and measuring advertising effectiveness.
- Analytics Providers: For understanding app usage and improving our services.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
7.1 Advertising Preferences
You can opt out of personalized advertising by:
- Adjusting your device's advertising settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).
- Using the ad preferences available within the App (if applicable).
7.2 Data Access and Deletion
Since we do not collect personal information requiring account registration, most data is stored locally on your device. You can:
- Clear App Data: Delete all locally stored data through your device settings (Settings > Apps > BlockIQ > Clear Data).
- Uninstall the App: Removing the App will delete all associated local data.
7.3 Data Deletion Request
To request deletion of any data associated with your device, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
BlockIQ is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
9. DATA RETENTION
- Local Data: Game progress and preferences are retained on your device until you clear the app data or uninstall the App.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months for analysis purposes.
- Advertising Data: Advertising identifiers are retained according to the policies of our advertising partners.
10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Our App is available globally. If you access the App from outside your country of residence, your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any data transfers in compliance with GDPR.
11. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR (EEA USERS)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data.
- Right to Object: Object to data processing for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
12. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER CCPA (CALIFORNIA USERS)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you.
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information).
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy within the App.
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Bomba Studios
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 19, 2025.