Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

This privacy policy describes how Tile Cribbage ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Player Name: An optional display name you may provide for local gameplay and online multiplayer sessions.
• Online Game Data: When playing online multiplayer, we temporarily store game state information including player names, game codes, scores, and moves.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Game Statistics: Locally stored gameplay statistics including games played, wins, best scores, and achievements.
• App Settings: Your preferences such as sound effect settings and gameplay options are stored locally on your device.
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage data including game events (games started, games completed, difficulty levels) collected through Firebase Analytics.
• Device Information: Basic device and operating system information collected by our analytics and advertising partners.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: To provide core game features including saving your progress, tracking achievements, and enabling online multiplayer.
• App Improvement: To understand how users interact with the app and identify areas for improvement.
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues.
• Personalization: To remember your settings and preferences across sessions.

3. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

3.1 Firebase (Google)

• Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymous usage statistics and app performance data.
• Cloud Firestore: Temporarily stores online multiplayer game data. Game sessions are automatically deleted after completion or 24 hours of inactivity.
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

3.2 Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)

• Displays advertisements within the app (removable via in-app purchase).
• May collect device identifiers, ad interaction data, and other information for personalized advertising.
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings (Settings → Privacy → Advertising).

3.3 In-App Purchases

• Purchases are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• We do not collect or store payment information.
• Purchase records are maintained by Apple or Google according to their respective privacy policies.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences/UserDefaults:

• Game statistics and progress
• Achievements
• App settings and preferences
• Saved games (offline mode)

4.2 Cloud Storage

Online multiplayer game data is temporarily stored in Firebase Cloud Firestore:

• Game sessions are automatically deleted within 1-3 days after completion or abandonment.
• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS.
• Stored data includes: player names, scores, game moves, and game state.

4.3 Security Measures

• All network communications use industry-standard encryption.
• No passwords or authentication credentials are collected or stored.
• Online game codes are randomly generated and expire after use.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services (Firebase, AdMob) that help us operate the app as described in Section 3.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users.

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is generally accessible to users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. The app:

• Does not require account creation or registration.
• Collects only minimal, non-personally identifiable information.
• Uses age-appropriate ad targeting when serving advertisements.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through our app, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Access and Deletion

• Local Data: You can delete all locally stored data by uninstalling the app or using the "Reset Stats" feature in Settings.
• Analytics: You can limit analytics tracking through your device's privacy settings.
• Online Game Data: Temporary online game sessions are automatically deleted. No permanent cloud backup is maintained.

7.2 Advertising Choices

• Remove all ads by purchasing the "No Ads" option in the app.
• Opt out of personalized ads through your device settings:
  • iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
  • Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

8. Data Retention

• Local Data: Retained until you uninstall the app or manually reset your statistics.
• Online Game Data: Automatically deleted within 24 hours to 3 days after game completion or inactivity.
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Firebase Analytics retention policies (typically 2-14 months, anonymized).

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and third-party service providers globally.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted within the app or on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)

12. European Union Users (GDPR)

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

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

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

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your information based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide the game service you've requested.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve the app, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
• Consent: For analytics and advertising, where required by law.

14. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., app store pages, review prompts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

15. No Account Required

Tile Cribbage does not require account creation, email addresses, passwords, or any form of authentication. All gameplay is available without providing personal information beyond an optional display name for online multiplayer.

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Summary (Plain Language)

What we collect: Optional player names, game stats (stored on your device), and anonymous usage data.

Why we collect it: To make the game work, save your progress, and improve the app.

Who sees it: Only you see your local data. Online game data is temporary and deleted automatically. Anonymous analytics help us improve the app. Ads are served by Google.

Your control: Uninstall to delete everything. Remove ads by purchasing "No Ads." Opt out of ad tracking in your device settings.

No account needed: Play immediately without signing up or providing personal information.