🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Spook Tap: Candy Pop ("we," "our," or "the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection when you use our mobile game application.

By downloading, installing, or using Spook Tap: Candy Pop, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Usage Data: Game progress, scores, levels completed, achievements unlocked, and gameplay statistics
• Performance Data: App crashes, system activity, and technical diagnostics to improve app stability

2.2 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact our support team for assistance
• Participate in surveys or promotional activities
• Submit feedback or reviews about the App

2.3 Local Storage

The App stores game progress, settings, and preferences locally on your device using UserDefaults. This information includes:

• Current level and difficulty settings
• High scores and completion records
• Achievement progress and unlocked levels
• Game statistics (total swaps, eliminations, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: To provide core game features, save your progress, and maintain your achievements
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve game performance, features, and user experience
• Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and resolve technical issues
• Updates: To deliver updates, security patches, and new features
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• Data stored locally on your device is protected by iOS security features
• We implement industry-standard security protocols for any data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates to our systems

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

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our App (if any), subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights and safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Third-Party Services

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

7. Children's Privacy

Spook Tap: Candy Pop is designed to be appropriate for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your information:

• Access and Update: You can view and manage your game data within the App settings
• Delete Data: You can delete your local game data by uninstalling the App or resetting game progress in settings
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain data collection by adjusting your device settings
• Contact Us: You can contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of any information we may hold

9. Data Retention

Game progress and settings are stored locally on your device and remain there until you delete the App or reset your game data. We retain any information you provide through support requests only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

10. International Users

If you are accessing the App from outside your country of residence, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our service providers are located. By using the App, you consent to such transfer and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy within the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice through the App or other reasonable means

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. California Privacy Rights

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

13. European Users - GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.