Color Sudoku - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how FGTP Labs (Free Game To Play) ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you play Color Sudoku (hereinafter referred to as "the Game" or "this Game"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data.

By playing Color Sudoku and using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not play the Game.

App/Developer Information: This mobile game is developed and published by FGTP Labs (Free Game To Play). For any privacy-related questions or concerns regarding Color Sudoku, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When playing Color Sudoku, we may collect:

• Game progress and high scores stored locally on your device (via browser storage)
• Your game preferences and settings (sound, difficulty level, etc.)
• Contact information (email address, name) only if you contact us directly through our contact form

Important: We do not require user registration, account creation, or any login credentials to play Color Sudoku. The Game is freely accessible without any sign-up process.

Automatically Collected Information

When you play Color Sudoku on our platform, we automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device model, screen resolution)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent playing the game, game sessions)
• IP address and general location data (country/region level)
• Technical information (screen resolution, language settings, time zone)
• Game performance data and error logs for platform improvement

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to enhance your gaming experience. These technologies help us remember your game progress, preferences, and settings.

3. Google AdMob and Mobile Advertising

Our mobile game Color Sudoku uses Google AdMob, a mobile advertising service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). AdMob may display advertisements within the game, including banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded video ads. These advertisements help support the free availability of the Game.

Information Collected by Google AdMob

Google AdMob may collect and process the following information from your device:

• Device Information: Unique device identifiers (Android Advertising ID, iOS Identifier for Advertisers/IDFA), device type, model, manufacturer, operating system version, screen resolution
• App Information: App name, package name, app version, installation source
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or GPS (only if you grant location permissions)
• Advertising ID: Google Advertising ID (GAID) on Android or Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) on iOS
• Performance Data: Crash reports, game performance metrics, ad interaction data
• Usage Data: Time spent in app, pages viewed, features used, in-app actions

How Google Uses This Information

Google uses this information to:

• Serve personalized advertisements relevant to your interests
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality
• Provide analytics and insights to app developers
• Comply with legal obligations

Google's Privacy Policy

Google's use of information collected through AdMob is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review Google's privacy practices to understand how they handle your data.

Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:

• Android: Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID or Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Go to Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Turn off "Personalized Ads"
• You can also visit Google's Ads Settings to manage your ad preferences

Note: Opting out will not stop ads from appearing in the game, but the ads will be less relevant to your interests.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for:

• Provide Services: To deliver and improve Color Sudoku and our gaming platform
• Game Experience: To remember your progress, settings, and preferences
• Analytics: To analyze game usage and improve performance
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries
• Security: To protect against fraud and ensure platform security
• Advertising: To support the free availability of the Game through advertising revenue

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety
• Advertising Partners: With Google AdMob and other advertising partners for ad delivery
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate and improve the game, including analytics providers, cloud service providers, and crash reporting services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Age Limits

We appreciate the need to provide extra privacy protections to users who are children. Our Services are intended for general audiences over the age of 13 years and therefore children under the age of 13 years old (or older pursuant to applicable jurisdiction) should not download or use our Services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that we may have collected personal information from a device of a child under the age of 13 years old (or otherwise as applicable), or for any other relevant reason, please send us a request for deletion and restriction of processing of Personal Data and opt-out from targeted advertising using the in-app Privacy Settings or contact us directly at the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with the game and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Specific retention periods depend on the type of information:

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active
• Usage Data: Retained for up to 26 months for service improvement
• Advertising Data: Retained according to Google AdMob's retention policies
• Legal Requirements: We may retain certain information as required by law

Upon request for deletion, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where our servers and service providers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using Color Sudoku, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Your Privacy Rights (GDPR - For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information

Your Privacy Rights (CCPA - For California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discrimination

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@freegametoplay.com with your full name, email address, and the specific right you wish to exercise. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you can contact your local data protection authority or file a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of Color Sudoku after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the updated policy, please stop using the game.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy for Color Sudoku or our data practices, please contact us at:

Developer: FGTP Labs (Free Game To Play)

Email: contact@freegametoplay.com

Website: https://freegametoplay.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.