Privacy Policy for Patintero

Introduction

Carl Avedillo ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Patintero mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Player Name: You can enter a custom player name which is stored locally on your device and may be shared in leaderboards.

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: We collect device model, manufacturer, and Android ID to create a unique device identifier for game progress tracking.
• Game Progress Data: Including level completion times, scores, achievements, unlocked content, and progression statistics.
• Usage Analytics: Game session data, feature usage, and performance metrics.

Data Storage Locations

• Local Storage: All game data is stored locally on your device using Android SharedPreferences and local files.
• Firebase Cloud Storage: Only leaderboard data, top scores, and story mode completions are stored in our Firebase database for global rankings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Game Functionality: Saving your progress, achievements, and preferences locally
• Leaderboards: Displaying player rankings and scores
• Analytics: Improving game performance and user experience
• Advertising: Delivering relevant ads through Google AdMob

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use information including:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
• IP address
• App usage data
• Location data (if permitted)

AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for:

• Cloud data storage (leaderboards, scores)
• App analytics
• Crash reporting

Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Data may be shared only:

• With Google services (AdMob, Firebase) as described above
• In leaderboards (player names and scores only)
• When required by law or to protect our rights

Children's Privacy

Our app is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Local data encryption
• Secure HTTPS connections to our servers
• Firebase security rules
• Regular security updates

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we collect
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Correction: Update incorrect information
• Opt-out: Disable data collection features where possible

How to Exercise Your Rights

• Delete Game Data: Uninstall the app or clear app data in device settings
• Disable Analytics: Contact us to opt-out
• Ad Personalization: Adjust your device's advertising settings

Data Retention

• Local Data: Retained until you uninstall the app or clear app data in device settings
• Firebase Data: Leaderboard data retained for service functionality; deleted upon request
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing in-app notifications for material changes

Legal Compliance

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, our legal basis for processing includes:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary for game functionality
• Legitimate Interest: Analytics and advertising
• Consent: Where explicitly requested

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination