Privacy Policy for Emoji Finder

 

This Privacy Policy describes how Emoji Finder ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our mobile application Emoji Finder (the "App" or "Game").

By downloading, installing, or playing the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The Game stores gameplay data locally on your device using local storage (SharedPreferences). This may include:

  • Game progress, high scores, levels unlocked, and streaks

  • In-game currencies, hints, and power-ups

  • Player settings, such as sound effects, music, vibration, and theme preferences

  • Daily challenge timestamps and completion states

This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our own private servers.

B. Information Collected Automatically by Third-Party Services

We do not directly collect or store personal information such as your name, email address, physical address, or phone number. However, third-party services integrated into the App may automatically collect certain device-related and usage information.

This information may include:

  • Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and advertising identifiers such as the Google Advertising ID.

  • Usage & Interaction Data: Ad views, clicks, interactions with advertisements, in-game ad frequency, and crash reports.

  • Approximate Location: General geographic region, such as country or city level derived from IP address, which may be used to serve relevant advertisements.

2. Third-Party Services & Advertising

Our App uses third-party advertising SDKs to display banner, interstitial, and rewarded video advertisements. These partners may collect and process information to deliver advertisements, measure advertising effectiveness, and prevent fraudulent activity.

Google AdMob (Google LLC)

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the Game.

AdMob may use device advertising identifiers, such as the Google Advertising ID, and similar technologies to serve personalized or non-personalized advertisements depending on applicable consent requirements and device settings.

For more information, please review:

3. How We Use the Information

Information collected by the App and its third-party services may be used to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the gameplay experience.

  • Remember your preferences, settings, and gameplay progress.

  • Display relevant advertisements and support the free availability of the Game.

  • Monitor and prevent fraud, technical issues, and crashes.

4. Permissions Requested by the App

The App may request the following permissions:

  • Internet Access (android.permission.INTERNET): Required to load advertisements from Google AdMob and access network services.

  • Network State (android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE): Used to determine whether an active internet connection is available before attempting to load advertisements.

  • Vibration (android.permission.VIBRATE): Used for haptic feedback during gameplay interactions. This can be disabled in the App's settings, where available.

  • Advertising ID (com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID): Used by Google AdMob for advertising and related measurement purposes.

5. Sharing Feature

The Game may include a feature that allows you to share your high score or achievements with friends using the device's standard system sharing tools.

We do not collect, view, or store the contents of messages shared through the device's native sharing functionality, nor do we collect your contact lists.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Game is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information directly from children under the age of 13, or under the applicable minimum age in jurisdictions where a higher age applies.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

Where required by applicable laws, policies, or consent selections, advertising requests may be configured to use non-personalized advertisements or applicable child-directed treatment.

7. Data Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding personal data processed by us or our third-party service providers.

European Economic Area (EEA) & UK

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to personal data held about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of applicable personal data.

  • Withdraw consent for personalized advertising where consent is the legal basis.

  • Change your advertising consent preferences through applicable consent mechanisms.

California Residents

Depending on applicable law, California residents may have rights to:

  • Know what categories of personal information are collected.

  • Request deletion of certain personal information.

  • Opt out of certain forms of sharing or targeted advertising.

You may also be able to control advertising preferences through your device settings and applicable consent mechanisms.

8. Managing Ad Preferences & Opt-Out Options

You can manage advertising and privacy preferences through your device settings.

Android

Depending on your Android version and device manufacturer, advertising settings may be available under:

Settings > Google > All services > Ads

You may be able to reset or delete your advertising ID and manage advertising personalization options.

iOS

On supported iOS devices, tracking permissions can be managed under:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking

You can control whether individual apps are allowed to request tracking permission.

9. Data Retention & Security

  • Locally saved game data, such as scores, coins, progress, and settings, remains on your device until you clear the App's data or uninstall the App.

  • Data collected by third-party SDKs, such as Google AdMob, is retained according to the respective third party's privacy and data retention policies.

  • We take reasonable measures to protect information within our control. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Changes become effective when they are posted.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Developer / Publisher: Emoji Finder Team

  • Contact Email: shyambuhecha7@gmail.com