# Privacy Policy for Sudoku by Perfeasy **Last Updated:** November 2025 **Effective Date:** November 2025 **Developer:** Perfeasy Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. **Contact:** jitin.chadha@perfeasy.com **Company Registration:** CIN U72900DL2019PTC350468 (India) --- ## 1. Introduction Welcome to Sudoku by Perfeasy ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Sudoku mobile application ("App"). By downloading, installing, and using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. --- ## 2. Information We Collect ### 2.1 Information You Provide - **Game Progress:** Puzzle completion data, scores, and game statistics (stored locally on your device) - **Settings:** Your preferences such as difficulty level, theme selection, and sound settings (stored locally on your device) - **Optional Information:** Any feedback or support requests you submit via email **Important:** We do NOT collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address unless you voluntarily provide it when contacting us for support. ### 2.2 Automatically Collected Information #### Device Information (via Google AdMob) - Device identifiers (Advertising ID/AAID) - Device type and model - Operating system version - Network information (IP address for ad delivery) #### Advertising Data (via Google AdMob) - Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) may collect: - Advertising identifiers (AAID) - IP address (for ad delivery) - Device information (for ad targeting) - Interaction with advertisements (clicks, views, conversions) - App performance metrics related to ad delivery **Note:** This data is collected and processed by Google AdMob, not directly by our app. See Section 4.1 for more details. ### 2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect We do NOT collect: - Personal information (name, email, phone, address) - unless you contact us - Location data (GPS, precise or approximate) - Messages or communications - Photos or videos - Audio files - Calendar information - Contacts - Financial information - Health or fitness data - Web browsing history - Files or documents from your device --- ## 3. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information to: - **Provide and Maintain the App:** Deliver game content, save your progress locally, and maintain app functionality - **Display Advertising:** Show relevant advertisements through Google AdMob to support the free app - **Improve the App:** Analyze basic usage patterns (locally) to enhance features and user experience - **Technical Support:** Respond to your support requests if you contact us **Local Data Storage:** - Your game progress and settings are stored **locally on your device only** using SharedPreferences - This data is **NOT transmitted to our servers** (we don't have backend servers) - You can clear this data anytime by uninstalling the app or clearing app data from device settings --- ## 4. Third-Party Services ### 4.1 Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) Our App uses Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) to display advertisements. AdMob is operated by Google LLC. **What AdMob Collects:** - **Device Information:** Advertising ID (AAID), device model, OS version - **Network Information:** IP address, mobile carrier, connection type (for ad delivery) - **Location Data:** Approximate location (country/region level only) for ad targeting - **App Usage:** Interactions with advertisements (impressions, clicks, conversions) - **Performance Data:** Basic diagnostics related to ad delivery **How AdMob Uses This Data:** - Delivering relevant advertisements - Measuring ad performance - Preventing fraud - Personalizing ads (if you have ad personalization enabled in Google settings) **Your Control:** - You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings: - **Android:** Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID / Opt out of Ads Personalization - You can also reset your Advertising ID anytime **Google's Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy **Google Ads Privacy:** https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads ### 4.2 Local Storage Services **SharedPreferences:** - We use Flutter's `shared_preferences` package to store your game settings and preferences locally on your device - This data is stored on your device only and is NOT transmitted anywhere - Data is encrypted at rest by the Android/iOS operating system **Path Provider:** - We use `path_provider` to access app-specific directories for local file storage - We do NOT access your personal files, photos, or documents - We only use app-specific directories for storing game data **WebView:** - We use `webview_flutter` to display web content within the app (such as this privacy policy) - We do NOT track your browsing history or collect data from web pages - Any external websites opened in WebView follow their own privacy policies --- ## 5. Data Storage and Security ### 5.1 Local Storage - Your game progress and settings are stored **locally on your device only** using SharedPreferences - All local data is encrypted at rest by the Android/iOS operating system - You can clear app data at any time from your device settings - **We do NOT have backend servers** - all data stays on your device ### 5.2 Data Transmission - Data transmitted to Google AdMob is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS - We do NOT transmit your personal data to any servers - Local game data is NOT synced to any cloud service ### 5.3 Security Measures We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data: - Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS for AdMob communications) - Operating system-level encryption for local data storage - No backend servers means no risk of server-side data breaches - Regular app updates to maintain security --- ## 6. Data Retention - **Local Data:** Stored on your device until you uninstall the App or clear app data - **Advertising Data:** Retained by Google AdMob according to Google's privacy policies (typically up to 14 months) - **Support Requests:** If you contact us via email, we retain your email correspondence for support purposes only **Data Deletion:** - **Local Data:** Delete by uninstalling the app or clearing app data from device settings - **AdMob Data:** Managed by Google - you can reset your Advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads - **Support Emails:** Contact us at jitin.chadha@perfeasy.com to request deletion of email correspondence --- ## 7. Your Rights and Choices ### 7.1 Access and Control You have the right to: - Access your local game data (stored on your device) - Request deletion of your data (uninstall app or clear app data) - Opt out of personalized advertising (device settings) - Reset your advertising ID (device settings) - Contact us for privacy inquiries ### 7.2 Advertising Controls To opt out of personalized advertising: - **Android:** Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID / Opt out of Ads Personalization - **iOS:** Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Personalize Ads (toggle off) ### 7.3 Data Deletion To delete all local data: - **Uninstall the App** from your device (removes all local game data) - Or go to: Settings > Apps > Sudoku by Perfeasy > Storage > Clear Data To request deletion of support email correspondence: - Contact us at: jitin.chadha@perfeasy.com - We will respond within 30 days --- ## 8. Children's Privacy ### 8.1 Age Requirements Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. ### 8.2 COPPA Compliance If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13: - We will take steps to delete such information immediately - We will obtain parental consent if required - We will limit data collection for child-directed features ### 8.3 Parental Controls Parents or guardians can: - Review the data collected by requesting a report (contact us) - Request deletion of their child's data - Contact us at: jitin.chadha@perfeasy.com --- ## 9. Data Sharing and Disclosure ### 9.1 Third-Party Sharing We share data with: - **Google LLC (AdMob):** For advertising services only (device identifiers, ad interactions) - **No other third parties:** We do not sell, rent, or share your data with anyone else ### 9.2 Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required by law: - To comply with legal obligations - To protect and defend our rights - To prevent or investigate wrongdoing - To protect users' safety --- ## 10. International Data Transfers Your information may be transferred to and processed in: - **United States:** Google AdMob servers (for advertising services) - **Other countries:** Where Google operates data centers We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place: - Google AdMob uses standard contractual clauses and other legal mechanisms - Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS - Google complies with applicable data protection laws --- ## 11. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) ### 11.1 European Users (GDPR) If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to: - **Access:** Request a copy of your personal data - **Rectification:** Correct inaccurate data - **Erasure:** Request deletion of your data - **Object:** Object to processing of your data - **Restriction:** Request restriction of processing - **Portability:** Request data portability - **Withdraw Consent:** Withdraw consent at any time ### 11.2 California Users (CCPA/CPRA) California residents have the right to: - **Know:** What personal information is collected - **Disclosure:** Know if personal information is disclosed - **Opt Out:** Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do NOT sell personal information) - **Delete:** Request deletion of personal information - **Non-Discrimination:** Not be discriminated against for exercising rights ### 11.3 Exercising Your Rights To exercise your rights, contact us at: **jitin.chadha@perfeasy.com** **Response Time:** Within 30 days (or as required by applicable law) --- ## 12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our App uses: - **Advertising IDs (AAID):** For personalized ads (you can reset or opt out) - **No cookies:** We do not use web cookies - **No tracking pixels:** We do not use tracking pixels - **Local Identifiers:** For saving your game progress (stored locally only) --- ## 13. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will: - Notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date - Post the new Privacy Policy in the App (if possible) - Make the updated policy available on our website/GitHub Pages **Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.** --- ## 14. Consent Withdrawal You may withdraw your consent at any time by: 1. Disabling data collection in your device settings (for advertising) 2. Uninstalling the App (removes all local data) 3. Contacting us at: jitin.chadha@perfeasy.com **Note:** Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. --- ## 15. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: **Email:** jitin.chadha@perfeasy.com **Developer Name:** Perfeasy Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. **Company Registration:** CIN U72900DL2019PTC350468 **App Name:** Sudoku by Perfeasy **Package Name:** com.storydoku.app **Address:** Delhi, India --- ## 16. Additional Resources - **Google Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy - **Google Ads Privacy:** https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads - **Google Play Data Safety:** https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/10787469 - **COPPA Information:** https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-six-step-compliance --- ## 17. Data Safety Summary (Google Play) For Google Play's Data Safety section, here's a summary: **Data Collected:** - Device or other IDs (via AdMob) - for advertising - App interactions with ads (via AdMob) - for ad measurement - App info & performance (via AdMob) - for ad delivery **Data NOT Collected:** - Personal information, location, messages, photos, audio, files, calendar, contacts, financial info, health info **Purposes:** - Advertising/Marketing (AdMob) - App functionality (local storage) **Data Sharing:** - Shared with Google AdMob only (for advertising services) **Security:** - Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) - Users can request data deletion (contact email provided) **For detailed Data Safety information, see:** [Google Play Store listing] --- **Effective Date:** November 2025 **Version:** 2.0 **Last Updated:** November 2025 By using Sudoku by Perfeasy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described herein.