Effective Date: August 15, 2025
Last Updated: August 15, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to the Privacy Policy for Sudoku Joy: GridMind! This policy is jointly established by our company and our third-party marketing and advertising partners. It aims to clearly and transparently explain how we collect, use, process, and share your information. We deeply value the importance of personal information and are committed to handling your data with care and responsibility.
This policy applies to the Sudoku Joy: GridMind game. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time without prior notice. Please review it regularly. Any revised policy will take effect from the date of publication. By continuing to use our services after updates, you acknowledge and accept the revised policy.
By downloading, accessing, or using our game, you agree to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this policy.
Data We May Collect
Depending on your interactions with us, privacy settings, and the features you use, we may collect the following data to help provide you with a better and more personalized gaming experience:
Data You Provide Directly
• Information submitted when registering for an account
• Details related to inviting friends in the game
• Messages sent via customer support (e.g., emails/chat logs)
Game and Account Data
• Game progress, version, and level attempt counts
• Session duration
• How you interact with our services
Device Information
• Device identifiers (e.g., advertising ID)
• Device name, operating system, and network status
• Browser type and language settings
Technical Data
• Information collected via cookies and similar technologies
• Unique IDs assigned to you by us
Advertising and Analytics Data
• Data used to optimize ad performance
• Analytics to improve service quality
We may occasionally request additional information (e.g., access to contacts), in which case we will clearly state the purpose. You have the right to refuse, though this may impact the functionality of certain features that rely on such permissions.
How We Use Data
We use the collected data for purposes including but not limited to:
• Creating accounts and providing game services
• Analyzing and optimizing product performance
• Fraud prevention and security verification
• Personalizing in-game offers
• Enabling social features (e.g., friend battles)
• Localizing services (e.g., language adaptation)
• Targeted advertising
Anonymized data, which cannot be used to identify you, will be utilized for:
• Product development and troubleshooting
• Overall user experience optimization
Advertising Services
Our game may include third-party ads (e.g., from Facebook, AdMob). Unless you opt out of personalized ads (as described below), you consent to us and our advertising partners:
• Using device identifiers (e.g., IDFA) to deliver relevant ads
• Leveraging third-party data to enhance ad accuracy
To reduce irrelevant ads, you can limit ad tracking in your device settings:
• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Provide essential service functionalities
• Analyze usage patterns
• Prevent ad fraud
These technologies help us recognize your browser or device. Disabling cookies may cause certain services to malfunction.
Data Sharing
We only share data under the following circumstances and require partners to provide equivalent levels of protection:
Service Providers
• Data analytics companies (must comply with our data security requirements)
Legal Requirements
• In response to legitimate requests from judicial authorities
Business Transfers
• During mergers, acquisitions, or other ownership changes
Security Measures
We employ industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits
• Minimal access permissions
Please note that while we strive to implement robust security measures, no internet environment can be 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access Data
• Request a copy of your personal information (subject to identity verification)
Correct Data
• Update inaccurate information via service@SudokuJoy.com
Withdraw Consent
• Disable permissions (e.g., location/GPS) in your device settings
Delete Data
• Uninstalling the game will clear locally stored data
Children's Privacy
We do not:
• Knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Display personalized ads to children
If we discover accidental collection of children's data, we will delete it immediately. We encourage parents to actively monitor their children's online activities.
Policy Consent
By using our services, you indicate your understanding and acceptance of this policy. If you disagree, please refrain from using our services.
Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your rights, please email: service@SudokuJoy.com
We value your feedback and are committed to responding to your requests in a timely manner.
Last Updated: August 15, 2025