Privacy Policy for Water Sort Pro - 3D Puzzle
Water Sort Pro - 3D Puzzle ("we," "us," or "our") is a mobile application developed and operated from Karnataka, India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Android mobile application. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy in compliance with Google Play Store policies and applicable global privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as data collected automatically when you use the app.
Information You Provide to Us:
- Identity & Contact Data: Name, physical address, phone number, and email address.
Information Collected Automatically:
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, device type, operating system version, and usage patterns.
- Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (collected via Google AdMob to serve relevant ads).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our game.
- To process transactions and manage in-app purchases.
- To serve targeted and non-targeted advertisements via Google AdMob.
- To respond to customer support inquiries.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. In-App Purchases & Monetization
Our app offers in-app purchases for products and services (such as ad removal or virtual items). All financial transactions are processed securely through the Google Play Billing System. We do not collect, process, or store your credit card, bank account, or other financial details on our servers.
4. Advertising & Third-Party Services
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the app. AdMob may use device identifiers and other tracking technologies to personalize the ads you see.
- You can learn more about how Google uses data for advertising by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms site.
- You can opt-out of personalized advertising by navigating to your Android device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).
5. Regional Privacy Rights & Disclosures
A. California Privacy Rights (CCPA, CPRA & CalOPPA)
If you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know and Access: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of data we have collected about you over the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete and Correct: You may request the deletion or correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell personal data for monetary gain. However, sharing device identifiers with Google AdMob for targeted advertising may be considered "sharing" or a "sale" under California law. You may opt-out using your device settings.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Data: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CPRA.
- Do Not Track (CalOPPA): Currently, our app does not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals.
B. European Economic Area & UK Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA or the UK, we process your personal data under the following legal bases: Consent, the performance of a Contract, and our Legitimate Interests. You have the right to:
- Access, Rectify, or Erase your personal data.
- Object to Processing (e.g., for direct marketing or ad personalization).
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
C. India Privacy Laws (DPDPA & IT Act)
As an entity operating from Karnataka, India, we comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023.
- Consent: Your data is collected and processed based on your affirmative consent.
- Data Localization & Security: We implement reasonable security practices and procedures (RSPP) to safeguard your data against unauthorized access.
- Jurisdiction: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, and any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Karnataka, India.
6. Data Retention & Security
We retain your personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. However, no system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
7. Children’s Privacy
Water Sort Pro - 3D Puzzle does not knowingly collect personal information (like Name, Address, or Phone Number) from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA, or 18 in India) without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such data from a minor without consent, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy or through an in-app notification.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: Thinkbox23@gmail.com
Location: Karnataka, India