Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

Welcome to Puzzle King Master ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable, and uninterrupted gaming experience. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is handled, and your rights when you install and play the Puzzle King Master mobile application distributed via the Google Play Store.

By downloading, installing, or playing Puzzle King Master, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use the application.

2. Information We Collect (and Do Not Collect)

A. Information We Do NOT Collect

To respect your privacy to the fullest extent, Puzzle King Master does NOT collect or request:

• No Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We do not ask for your real name, email address, physical address, phone number, or social media credentials to play.
• No Sensitive Permissions: The game does not request access to your Contacts, Camera, Microphone, Photo Library, SMS, or Precise GPS Location.
• No Financial / Payment Credentials: We do not process or store credit card, debit card, or banking details. All app installations or store interactions are securely handled by Google Play.

B. Local Data Stored on Your Device

Puzzle King Master operates primarily as an offline game. The following gameplay data is saved strictly on your local device storage (via Android SharedPreferences):

• Your current level progress and unlocked levels (e.g., Level 1 to 100+).
• Stars earned per level (1, 2, or 3 stars) and high scores.
• Virtual in-game currency balance (coins and hint inventory).
• Sound, music, and haptic vibration preferences.

This data stays on your device. We do not transmit this gameplay data to any external server.

C. Technical & Diagnostic Information

When you download the app from Google Play, standard non-identifiable technical data may be automatically collected by Google Play Services to ensure compatibility and stability:

• Device Information: Device model, manufacturer, Android OS version, and screen resolution (to render the arrow maze grid accurately).
• Crash Reports: Anonymized stack traces in the event of an unexpected crash, used solely to fix bugs and improve performance.

3. Third-Party Services & Libraries

Puzzle King Master uses minimal, trusted system libraries provided by Google:

• Google Play Services: Used for secure app distribution, binary integrity verification, and base operating system compatibility. Review Google's Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Third-Party Ad Networks: We repeat that there are NO third-party ad networks integrated into this game.

4. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & Google Play Families Policy)

Puzzle King Master is designed for a general audience of all ages and is rated 3+ / Everyone. It is a family-friendly logic puzzle game.

• We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union) in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Because our app contains no ads, no chat features, and no external tracking, children can safely enjoy the game in a secure environment.
• If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has provided us with any data, please contact us at support@puzzlekingmaster.com, and we will immediately take steps to remove such information.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is paramount. Because your gameplay data is stored locally within the application sandbox on your Android device, it is protected by the Android operating system's built-in sandboxing and security model. No unauthorized app can access Puzzle King Master's data store.

6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

A. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - European Economic Area)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You have the right to know what data is held about you. (All game data is visible directly in the app's Stats and Settings screens).
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can completely erase all local game data at any time by opening the in-game Settings and tapping "Reset Progress" or by clearing the app data in Android Settings > Apps > Puzzle King Master > Clear Storage.

B. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

For California residents, we confirm that:

• We do NOT sell your personal information.
• We do NOT share your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

Your local game save data is retained on your device for as long as you keep the game installed. Uninstalling the app or clearing the app storage via your device settings immediately deletes all local data permanently. For detailed data deletion instructions, visit our dedicated Data Deletion Instructions Page.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the data practices of Puzzle King Master, please contact us:

• Developer / Publisher: Satyam Kumar
• Application: Puzzle King Master
• Email: support@puzzlekingmaster.com
• Website: https://puzzlekingmaster.com
• Support Page: Developer Support Page