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.
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.
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:
When you use Game Center features, Apple collects and processes data according to Apple's Privacy Policy. This may include:
The following data is stored locally on your device:
This data remains on your device unless you delete the App or clear its data.
Achievement and leaderboard data submitted to Game Center is stored by Apple according to their data retention policies.
Data collected by Google AdMob is subject to Google's data retention policies. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
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
We integrate with Apple Game Center for leaderboards and achievements. Apple processes this data according to their Privacy Policy.
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.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties for their marketing purposes.
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:
You can control your Game Center participation by:
Even if you allow tracking in our App, you can limit ad tracking device-wide:
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:
We process your data based on:
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.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
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) |
To delete your data:
By using Light and Year, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.