Privacy Policy — Sand Block Puzzle

Last updated: 2026-08-17

Sand Block Puzzle ("the App") is developed as an independent mobile game, available on Google Play (Android) and the App Store (iOS). This policy explains what data the App and its third-party services collect on both platforms.

Data collected

The App itself does not require an account and does not collect personal information such as your name, email, or phone number. Gameplay progress (score, coins, unlocked items, settings) is stored locally on your device using the operating system's standard app storage, and is not transmitted to us.

Cloud save (optional)

If you are signed in to the platform's gaming service, a copy of your local game progress may be stored in your own cloud account so it can be restored on a new device. This copy contains only gameplay data (score, coins, unlocked items, settings) — no personal information. It is stored under your account, not ours, and we cannot read it.

• Android: Google Play Games Services Saved Games (Snapshots).
• iOS: Apple iCloud key-value storage, under your Apple Account.

Third-party services

The App uses the following third-party SDKs, each of which may collect data under its own privacy policy:

• Google AdMob (Android and iOS) — shows optional rewarded and interstitial ads. AdMob may collect advertising identifiers and usage data to serve and measure ads. See Google's Privacy Policy. In the European Economic Area and the UK, a consent form (Google User Messaging Platform) is shown before any personalized advertising data is collected.
• Google Play Games Services (Android only) — used for optional leaderboards, achievements and cloud save if you choose to sign in. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Firebase Analytics (Android) — used to understand how players use the App (for example, which game modes are played, how sessions end, and ad engagement) so we can fix bugs and improve the game. This collects app interaction events and a device/installation identifier; it does not collect your name, email, or any other personal information. See Google's Privacy Policy and Firebase's data processing terms.
• Apple Game Center (iOS only) — used for optional leaderboards and achievements if you are signed in. Your Game Center nickname and scores are handled by Apple. See Apple's Privacy Policy.

Advertising identifier and tracking (iOS)

On iOS, the App may ask for permission to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies, through Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt. This permission is used only to allow AdMob to serve personalized advertising using your device's advertising identifier (IDFA).

If you decline, the App works exactly the same — you will simply see non-personalized ads instead. You can change this choice at any time in Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking.

Permissions

The App requests Internet access only, required to load ads and (optionally) sync gaming service data. No camera, microphone, contacts, or location permissions are requested on either platform.

Children's privacy

The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children. Ad personalization follows Google's policies for apps in Google Play's Families program and Apple's App Store guidelines for age-rated apps, where applicable.

Data deletion

Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored game data from your device. To request deletion of data held by third-party services, refer to your Google Account settings (Play Games Services, AdMob) or your Apple Account settings (Game Center, iCloud).

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated as the App evolves. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy: emintechlab@gmail.com