Privacy Policy for Crystal Match

Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Crystal Match ("we," "our," or "the app") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Information Stored Locally on Your Device

• Game Progress: Your current level, score, and achievements
• Game Settings: Sound preferences and other in-game settings
• High Scores: Your personal best scores and statistics

This information is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Information Collected by Third-Party Advertising Services

Crystal Match displays advertisements through Google AdMob. When ads are displayed, Google may collect and process certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (Advertising ID)
• Ad Interaction Data: Information about how you interact with ads (views, clicks)
• Usage Data: App usage patterns and session information
• Approximate Location: Derived from IP address for location-based advertising
• Network Information: IP address, connection type

Important: We do not directly collect this information. It is collected and processed by Google AdMob according to their own privacy policies.

How Information Is Used

By Us

• Game data stored locally is used solely to provide and improve your gaming experience
• We do not access, collect, or transmit your local game data to external servers

By Google AdMob

Google uses the collected information to:

• Serve personalized advertisements based on your interests
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and improve ad quality
• Comply with legal obligations

For more details, please review:

• Google's Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob Privacy Information

Advertising ID and Personalized Ads

Google AdMob uses your device's Advertising ID to serve personalized ads. You can control personalized advertising:

On Android:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Ads
2. Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
3. Or reset your Advertising ID

On iOS:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Tracking
2. Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"

Even if you opt out of personalized ads, you may still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests.

Third-Party Services

Crystal Match integrates the following third-party service:

Google AdMob

• Purpose: Displaying advertisements
• Data Collected: Device identifiers, ad interaction data, approximate location
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• AdMob Policies: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

Google AdMob may share data with advertising partners and use cookies and similar technologies for ad delivery and measurement.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We do not sell your personal information
• We do not directly share your information with third parties
• Google AdMob may share data with their advertising partners as described in their privacy policy
• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights

Children's Privacy

Crystal Match is designed to be family-friendly. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Google AdMob serves only age-appropriate ads when children are detected
• If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately

For Parents: If your child is using this app, we recommend reviewing Google's privacy information for families and adjusting your device's privacy settings.

Data Retention

• Local game data: Stored on your device until you clear app data or uninstall
• AdMob data: Retained according to Google's data retention policies (typically 2-26 months depending on data type)

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information. However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure. Google AdMob uses industry-standard security measures to protect the data they collect.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about data collected
• Deletion: Request deletion of personal data (contact Google for AdMob data)
• Opt-Out: Disable personalized advertising through device settings
• Withdraw Consent: Stop using the app or disable ads through device settings

For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

You have additional rights including data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

For California Users (CCPA)

You have the right to know what personal information is collected and to request deletion.

International Data Transfers

Google AdMob may transfer and process data in countries outside your own, including the United States. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Data Deletion

To delete local game data:

1. Go to device Settings → Apps → Crystal Match
2. Select "Clear Data" or "Clear Storage"
3. Or uninstall the app

To request deletion of AdMob data: Contact Google directly or use your device's advertising reset option.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through the app. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Third-Party Links

Advertisements may contain links to third-party websites or apps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:

Email: info@stabilitysystemdesign.com
Developer: Stability System Design

For questions about data collected by Google AdMob, please contact Google directly through their privacy support channels.

Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

• Google Play Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Other applicable data protection laws

Consent

By downloading and using Crystal Match, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information as described, including the use of Google AdMob for advertising purposes.

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Summary: Crystal Match uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. While we don't collect personal data ourselves, Google AdMob collects device and usage information to serve personalized ads. You can control ad personalization through your device settings. All game progress is stored locally on your device.