🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Block Star Journey ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you play our mobile puzzle game Block Star Journey (the "Game") available on Android.

By downloading, installing, or playing the Game, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Game.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information Collected Automatically

When you play the Game, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers (such as Advertising ID), screen resolution, and device language settings
• Game Progress Data: Levels completed, scores, stars earned, achievements, and in-game purchases
• Usage Data: Session duration, features used, game events, and crash reports
• Advertising Data: Ad interactions, impressions, and clicks (for showing relevant ads)

B. Information You Provide

• Player Name: Optional display name you choose for your profile
• Cloud Save Data: If you enable cloud saving, your game progress is stored securely
• Support Requests: If you contact us, we collect the information you provide

C. Information We Do NOT Collect

• Real name, address, or phone number
• Email address (unless you contact support)
• Photos, contacts, or location data
• Financial information (payments processed by app stores)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide the Game: Save your progress, sync across devices, and deliver game features
• Improve the Game: Analyze gameplay to fix bugs, balance difficulty, and add features
• Show Advertisements: Display relevant ads to support the free game experience
• Process Purchases: Verify and deliver in-app purchases (IAP)
• Customer Support: Respond to your questions and requests
• Analytics: Understand how players interact with the Game

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Contract Performance: To provide the Game and its features you requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve the Game, prevent fraud, and ensure security
• Consent: For personalized advertising (where required by law)
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Advertising Partners

• Unity LevelPlay (ironSource): Ad mediation platform that displays ads from various networks including AdMob, Meta Audience Network, AppLovin, and others
• Ad networks may use device identifiers to show personalized ads based on your interests
• Note: Sharing data with ad partners is for advertising purposes only, not a "sale" of your data

Analytics

• Unity Analytics: Game performance, crash reporting, and player behavior analysis

Platform Services

• Google Play: For purchases, app distribution, and ratings
• Google Play Games: Optional achievements and leaderboards (if enabled by player)

Data Sharing Summary

• With Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Game (analytics, advertising)
• For Legal Reasons: When required by law, court order, or government request
• For Safety: To protect rights, safety, or property of users or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

These third parties have their own privacy policies:

• Unity Privacy Policy
• ironSource Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy

5. Advertising & Your Choices

The Game displays advertisements to support the free experience. You can:

• Purchase "Remove Ads": Buy the VIP/No Ads upgrade to remove most advertisements
• Limit Ad Tracking: Use your device settings to limit personalized ads
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

6. Data Storage & Security

• Game progress is stored locally on your device and optionally in the cloud
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
• No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure
• Data is stored on secure servers in the United States and/or European Union

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as:

• You have the Game installed and an active account
• Necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations
• After account deletion request, data is removed within 30 days

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Block Star Journey is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction, such as 16 in some EU countries).

• We do not require personal information to play
• Ads shown comply with children's advertising guidelines (kid-safe ads when applicable)
• We do not use behavioral advertising for users identified as children
• If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete the information within 48 hours

Parents/Guardians: If your child has provided personal information without your consent, please contact us at glimmergrid.official@gmail.com.

9. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of data sales (we do not sell data)
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, use the in-game "Delete Account" feature in Settings, or contact us using the information below.

Additional Rights for EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Restrict: Request restricted processing in certain circumstances
• Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.