Privacy Policy for Maze Match: Slide Puzzle

Effective date: August 12, 2026

Maze Match: Slide Puzzle ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information the App processes, how that information is used, which third-party services are involved, and the choices available to you when playing Maze Match: Slide Puzzle.

Summary

Maze Match: Slide Puzzle is a casual, single-player 2D slide-and-match maze puzzle game for mobile devices.

In the current version of the App, we:

• Store gameplay progress, level star ratings, coin balances, and app settings locally on your device;
• Offer optional in-app purchases (such as removing ads or purchasing coin packs) through the Apple App Store or Google Play;
• Display optional rewarded video ads (e.g., to earn extra moves, free hints, or clear queue slots) and periodic interstitial ads through Google AdMob / the Google Mobile Ads SDK;
• Allow you to open the relevant app store review page if you choose to rate or review the App;
• Do not require user account creation or registration;
• Do not intentionally collect your personal contacts, photos, microphone input, camera input, or precise GPS location directly through the App.

Information We Process

1. Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The App stores game-related data locally on your device so the game can function properly without requiring an active server connection. This includes:

• Gameplay Progress: Unlocked level numbers, completed level states, and level star ratings (1 to 3 stars);
• Currency & Hints: Earned coin balance and hint usage data;
• User Preferences: Sound effects (SFX) toggle, background music (BGM) toggle, and volume preferences;
• Statistics & High Scores: High scores, total levels completed, and best move counts;
• Entitlement Status: Purchased ad-free status or unlocked cosmetic skins.

This information is stored locally using standard on-device storage (SharedPreferences / Key-Value storage).

2. Purchase and Transaction Information

If you choose to make an in-app purchase (such as removing ads or buying coin packs), purchase-related transactions are processed securely by the platform store provider (Apple App Store or Google Play) and optional purchase infrastructure services (e.g., RevenueCat).

Depending on your platform and purchase flow, processed data may include:

• Product identifiers (e.g., remove_ads, coin_pack_small);
• Transaction IDs, purchase status, and purchase timestamps;
• Restore purchase results and entitlement status.

We do not receive or store your credit card or financial payment details. All payments are processed directly by Apple or Google through their respective store payment systems.

3. Advertising & Monetization Data

The App displays ads delivered through Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads SDK, including optional rewarded video ads (e.g., for +3 extra moves, 1 free hint, or clearing 1 queue slot) and periodic interstitial ads between level completions.

Google AdMob and its advertising partners may process information needed to deliver, measure, secure, and improve advertising. Depending on your platform, region, consent status, and device configuration, this may include:

• Device and app characteristics (device model, OS version, language, screen size);
• Advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID / IDFA, subject to device permissions);
• IP address (used to infer coarse/approximate location);
• Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks, completed rewarded video events);
• Diagnostics, performance metrics, and fraud-prevention signals.

We use rewarded ads solely to provide optional in-game gameplay boosts.

4. Store Review Flow

If you tap a rate or review button in the App, the App may open the relevant Apple App Store or Google Play store listing. Any review text, ratings, or related account information submitted there are handled directly by Apple or Google under their respective privacy policies.

How We Use Information

We use the information processed by the App to:

• Save, maintain, and restore your game progress and level star ratings;
• Apply your in-game audio and visual preferences;
• Fulfill in-app purchases and verify entitlement status (e.g., ad removal);
• Deliver optional rewarded ad bonuses (+3 extra moves, free hints, queue slot clears);
• Display periodic interstitial ads between levels;
• Open the appropriate app store review page when requested;
• Ensure the stability, security, performance, and integrity of the App.

What We Do Not Do

Based on the current version of Maze Match: Slide Puzzle, we do not:

• Require you to create a personal user account or register with an email address;
• Collect your real name, physical address, email address, or phone number inside the App;
• Access or request permission for your contacts, photos, camera, or microphone;
• Access or track your precise real-time GPS location;
• Sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited technical information with third-party service providers solely to operate the App's essential features:

1. Google (Google Play, Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads)
   For Android app distribution, ad delivery (interstitial and rewarded ads), ad measurement, and fraud prevention.
   Google Privacy Policy | Google AdMob Help
2. Apple (App Store)
   For iOS app distribution, in-app purchase processing, and store review flows.
   Apple Privacy Policy
3. RevenueCat (if applicable)
   For purchase verification, receipt validation, and cross-platform entitlement management.
   RevenueCat Privacy Policy

These third-party providers process data under their own terms and privacy policies.

Data Retention & Deletion

• Local Device Data: Gameplay data remains stored on your device until you delete app data, uninstall the App, or reset progress via device settings.
• Purchase & Ad Data: Purchase and advertising records are retained by Apple, Google, RevenueCat, or their service providers in accordance with their respective retention policies and legal obligations.

Your Rights & Choices

You have full control over your data and interactions with the App:

• Offline Play: You can play Maze Match: Slide Puzzle offline to prevent ad network data processing.
• Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: You can reset or limit your Advertising ID through your Android settings (Settings > Google > Ads) or iOS settings (Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking).
• Choose Optional Features: You can choose whether or not to watch rewarded ads or make in-app purchases.
• Delete Local Data: You can erase all saved progress at any time by uninstalling the App or clearing app data through your device settings.

Children's Privacy

Maze Match: Slide Puzzle is a general-audience, family-friendly casual puzzle game. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information directly from children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). AdMob configuration in the App complies with applicable child protection guidelines (such as COPPA / GDPR-K). If you believe personal information has been provided to us inappropriately, please contact us so we can review and take necessary action.

International Data Processing

If purchase, advertising, or app store features are used, relevant technical information may be processed by third-party providers on servers located in countries other than your own, subject to those providers' privacy policies and safety controls.

Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to limit data processing to what is necessary for the App's functionality. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

The App relies on third-party services whose privacy practices are governed by their own policies:

• RevenueCat: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob
• Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect app updates, legal requirements, or changes in third-party services. When updated, the "Effective date" at the top of this document will be updated accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Developer / Company: Hodiau Dev
• Contact Email: hodiau.dev@gmail.com

App Identifier

Current Android application ID:

• com.hodiau.maze_match_slide_puzzle