Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect limited personal information to provide our services and support advertising:
- Advertising Identifier: Device advertising ID (GAID on Android)
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, screen resolution
- App Usage Data: Time spent in app, session frequency, feature usage
- Location Data: Approximate location (country/region level) for relevant ads
- Network Information: IP address, connection type, carrier information
We do NOT collect: Phone numbers, precise location, or personal media files.
Game Data
We collect game-related information to improve your gaming experience:
- Game progress and level completion
- Gameplay statistics and preferences
- In-app events and interactions
- App crashes and technical errors
- Performance metrics and optimization data
Advertising Data
To provide free-to-play experience through advertising, we and our partners collect:
- Advertising engagement metrics (views, clicks, conversions)
- Ad performance and effectiveness data
- User interests and preferences inferred from app usage
- Cross-app advertising identifiers for personalized ads
- Attribution data to measure advertising campaign effectiveness
How We Use Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- Game Services: Providing core game functionality and saving progress
- Game Improvement: Analyzing gameplay patterns to enhance user experience
- Technical Support: Identifying and resolving bugs, crashes, and performance issues
- Feature Development: Creating new levels, game features, and content
- Advertising: Displaying relevant and personalized advertisements
- Analytics: Understanding user behavior and app performance
- Monetization: Supporting our free-to-play business model
- Legal Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
Information Sharing
We share information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Advertising Partners: MAX, Google AdMob, and other ad networks receive advertising IDs and usage data to serve personalized ads
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Firebase, and similar services receive anonymized usage data
- Platform Services: Google Play Services for app distribution and basic analytics
- Technical Services: Crash reporting and debugging services receive technical data
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or government requests
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Important: We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. All data sharing is for operational purposes or as required by law.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Data encryption during transmission
- Secure storage practices
- Regular security audits
- Limited access to data
Children's Privacy
Color Water Puzzle is suitable for all ages, including children. We are committed to protecting children's privacy under applicable laws including COPPA:
- Age-Appropriate Content: All advertisements are filtered for family-friendly content
- Limited Data Collection: We only collect minimal data necessary for game functionality and advertising
- No Direct Marketing: We do not directly market to children or collect personal information for marketing purposes
- Parental Controls: Parents can control advertising preferences through device settings
- Safe Environment: No social features, chat functionality, or direct communication with other users
- Compliance: Our advertising partners must comply with children's privacy laws
Parental Notice: This app includes advertising. Parents can review their device's advertising controls and our full privacy policy to understand data practices.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights and choices regarding your data:
- Advertising Controls: Opt out of personalized ads through device settings or ad network preferences
- Data Access: Request information about data we have collected about you
- Data Deletion: Request deletion of your data or uninstall the app to remove local data
- Advertising ID Reset: Reset your device's advertising identifier to limit tracking
- Analytics Opt-out: Disable analytics tracking in your device settings
- App Permissions: Review and modify app permissions through device settings
- Contact Us: Reach out with any privacy concerns or data requests
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights or make a data request:
- Email us at marioobien7@gmail.com with your request
- Include your device information and specific request details
- We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request
- Some rights may be limited by applicable law or technical constraints
Advertising and Third-Party Services
Color Water Puzzle includes third-party advertising to support our free-to-play model:
Advertising Partners
- AppLovin MAX: Primary mediation platform for ad serving and optimization
- Google AdMob: Google's mobile advertising platform
- Facebook Audience Network: Meta's advertising network
- Unity Ads: Unity Technologies' advertising platform
- Additional Networks: Other ad networks through MAX mediation
Ad Types and Data Usage
- Banner Ads: Display advertisements shown during gameplay
- Interstitial Ads: Full-screen ads between game levels
- Rewarded Ads: Optional ads that provide in-game benefits
- Native Ads: Integrated advertising content within the game interface
These services may use advertising identifiers, device information, and usage data to provide personalized advertising experiences.
Advertising Choices
You can control personalized advertising through:
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- Device Settings: Reset Advertising ID or limit ad tracking
- Ad Network Opt-outs: Visit partner websites for additional controls
Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not reduce the number of ads shown, but makes them less relevant to your interests.
Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use various tracking technologies:
- Advertising IDs: Device-specific identifiers for advertising purposes
- SDKs: Software development kits from advertising and analytics partners
- Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device for app functionality
- Session Tracking: Monitoring app usage sessions for analytics
- Attribution Tracking: Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
These technologies help us provide, improve, and monetize our free gaming service.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Significant changes will be communicated through app updates
- Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: