# Privacy Policy for Math Quest Adventure

## 1. Introduction

Welcome to Math Quest Adventure, We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, as distributed on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Automatically Collected Information

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

- **Device Information:** Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (such as Advertising ID on Android and Identifier for Advertisers on iOS), device language, and screen resolution
- **App Usage Information:** App version, features used, time spent in the App, and game progress/scores stored locally on your device
- **Technical Information:** IP address (which may be used to determine general location), network information, and crash reports

### 2.2 Information Collected by Third-Party Services

Our App uses third-party services that may collect information:

- **Google Mobile Ads (AdMob):** Collects advertising identifiers, device information, and usage data to serve personalized advertisements. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- **Firebase Remote Config:** Collects device information and app version to deliver configuration settings and feature flags
- **Firebase (Google):** May collect crash reports and analytics data. For more information, please review Firebase's Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

### 2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:
- Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
- Payment information
- Location data (beyond general location inferred from IP address)
- Contacts or address book information
- Photos or media files
- Biometric data

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

- **To Provide and Maintain Our Service:** To deliver the App's functionality and ensure proper operation
- **To Serve Advertisements:** To display relevant advertisements through Google Mobile Ads
- **To Improve Our App:** To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- **To Deliver Configuration Updates:** To provide remote configuration settings and feature flags
- **To Troubleshoot Issues:** To identify and fix bugs, crashes, and technical problems
- **To Comply with Legal Obligations:** To meet legal requirements and respond to legal requests

## 4. Data Storage and Retention

- **Local Storage:** Game scores, progress, and preferences are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
- **Third-Party Storage:** Information collected by third-party services (Google, Firebase) is stored on their servers in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
- **Data Retention:** We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

## 5. Sharing Your Information

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

- **Service Providers:** We share information with third-party service providers (Google, Firebase) who assist us in operating our App, serving advertisements, and analyzing usage
- **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred to the acquiring entity

## 6. Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

- **Google Mobile Ads (AdMob):** For serving advertisements. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- **Firebase (Google):** For remote configuration and analytics. Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- **Google Play Services / Apple App Store:** For app distribution and updates

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

## 7. Advertising

Our App displays advertisements through Google Mobile Ads. These advertisements may be personalized based on your device's advertising identifier and usage data. You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

- **Android:** Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- **iOS:** Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking

## 8. Children's Privacy

While our App contains educational content suitable for all ages, it is not specifically designed for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.

## 9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

- **Access:** You may request access to information we hold about you
- **Deletion:** You may request deletion of your information
- **Opt-Out:** You may opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
- **Data Portability:** You may request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

## 10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

## 11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

## 12. 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 at the top of this Privacy Policy
- Providing notice through the App (if significant changes are made)

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

## 13. California Privacy Rights

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

- The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- The right to delete personal information held by businesses
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

## 14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

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

- The right to access, update, or delete your personal information
- The right to rectification
- The right to object
- The right to restriction of processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent

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

## 15. Contact Us

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

**Email:** butaniparas73@gmail.com

## 16. Consent

By using our App, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.