Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 9, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Light and Year ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

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


1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Game Center Profile: When you sign in with Game Center, we access your Game Center player ID and alias to enable leaderboards and achievements. This information is provided by Apple and does not include your real name unless you've configured Game Center to display it.

Leaderboard Names: When you achieve a top score, you may enter a name to appear on the local leaderboard. This name is stored locally on your device only.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Game Statistics: We collect and store the following gameplay data locally on your device:

Advertising Identifier (IDFA): With your permission (via App Tracking Transparency), we may collect your device's advertising identifier to show you personalized advertisements through Google AdMob.

Device Information: The Google Mobile Ads SDK may automatically collect certain device information, including:

1.3 Game Center Data

When you use Game Center features, Apple collects and processes data according to Apple's Privacy Policy. This may include:

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide Game Features

2.2 To Show Advertisements

2.3 To Improve the App

3. Data Storage and Retention

3.1 Local Storage

The following data is stored locally on your device:

This data remains on your device unless you delete the App or clear its data.

3.2 Game Center Storage

Achievement and leaderboard data submitted to Game Center is stored by Apple according to their data retention policies.

3.3 Advertising Data

Data collected by Google AdMob is subject to Google's data retention policies. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App. AdMob may collect and use data to show relevant ads and measure ad performance. This includes:

For more information about how Google uses data, visit: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

4.2 Apple Game Center

We integrate with Apple Game Center for leaderboards and achievements. Apple processes this data according to their Privacy Policy.

4.3 SKAdNetwork

We use Apple's SKAdNetwork framework to measure ad campaign effectiveness while preserving user privacy. SKAdNetwork provides aggregated, anonymized data to advertisers without sharing individual user information.

4.4 No Other Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Your Privacy Choices

5.1 App Tracking Transparency

When you first use the App, you'll be asked whether you want to allow tracking for personalized advertising. You can:

You can change this setting at any time:

5.2 Game Center

You can control your Game Center participation by:

5.3 Limited Ad Tracking

Even if you allow tracking in our App, you can limit ad tracking device-wide:

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete the information.

For users in the European Union, the minimum age is 16, or the applicable age in your country.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information stored in the App:

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

The App may be used in countries around the world. When you use Game Center or view advertisements, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. European Union Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

13. Summary of Data Collection

For quick reference, here's what we collect and why:

Data Type Purpose Storage Location Can You Opt Out?
Game statistics (scores, wins, etc.) Game functionality Your device No (required for gameplay)
Leaderboard names Local leaderboards Your device Yes (don't enter name)
Game Center ID & scores Achievements & leaderboards Apple servers Yes (don't use Game Center)
Advertising ID (IDFA) Personalized ads Third-party (Google) Yes (decline tracking)
Device info Ad delivery Third-party (Google) No (required for ads)

14. Data Deletion

To delete your data:

Compliance Statements

  • App Tracking Transparency: This app complies with Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework and will request permission before tracking your activity across other companies' apps and websites.
  • COPPA: This app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
  • GDPR: This app complies with the General Data Protection Regulation for users in the European Economic Area.
  • CCPA: This app complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act for California residents.

By using Light and Year, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Version 1.0 - December 9, 2024