This Privacy Policy describes how BytePointer ("we", "us", "our") — an independent mobile application developer — collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use any mobile application, game, or service published by BytePointer, whether currently available or released in the future (each, the "App"; together, the "Services").
It applies to every App in our catalog unless that specific App displays its own privacy notice on installation or inside the app, in which case the App-specific notice prevails for the differences declared therein. The data practices for each individual App are also reflected in its Google Play "Data safety" section or Apple "App Privacy" labels; in case of conflict between this Policy and those store-listing disclosures, the store-listing disclosures shall be deemed the authoritative source for that particular App.
This Policy also explains the rights you have under applicable data-protection laws, including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"/"UK GDPR"), the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the CPRA ("CCPA"), the Brazilian LGPD, the Canadian PIPEDA, and the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA").
By installing or using any of our Apps you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Apps.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is BytePointer, an independent developer, reachable at bytepointer.dev@gmail.com. As we have no establishment in the EU/UK, this address also serves as our single point of contact for data-protection matters for the purposes of this Policy.
2. Scope & Apps Covered
This Policy is the official privacy policy for every App, present and future, distributed under the BytePointer publisher account on Google Play, the Apple App Store, or any other distribution platform. It is the URL referenced from each store listing.
Not every App uses every service described below. Each App only processes the data that is necessary for the features it actually provides; the specific data practices of each App are disclosed in the corresponding store-listing privacy section. Where this Policy refers to data we "may" collect or share, that statement applies only to those Apps in which the relevant feature is implemented.
3. Information We Collect
Our Apps are designed to function without requiring you to create an account or submit personal data directly to us. The information that may be processed is the following:
- Information stored on your device. Preferences, progress, settings, and scores are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to us unless an App explicitly offers a cloud-sync or backup feature.
- Information collected automatically by third parties. When the App displays advertising or uses analytics/crash-reporting, the relevant partner automatically collects technical data such as: IP address, advertising identifier (Android Advertising ID / IDFA), approximate location derived from IP, device model, operating system version, App version, language, time zone, App-installation status, crash diagnostics, interaction events, and other usage statistics.
- Purchase information. If an App offers in-app purchases or subscriptions, the purchase is processed by Google Play Billing or Apple In-App Purchase. We receive only an anonymized transaction confirmation; we do not receive your full payment-card details.
- Communications. If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and the content of your message in order to respond.
We do not knowingly collect government IDs, precise GPS location, contacts, photos, microphone or camera data, health, financial, biometric, or other special categories of personal data, unless an App expressly requires a specific permission for a feature you knowingly activate and after granting the corresponding system permission.
4. How We Use the Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Apps.
- To display advertisements (personalized or non-personalized depending on your consent — see Section 6).
- To analyze aggregated usage and crash data in order to fix bugs and improve performance.
- To process in-app purchases and prevent fraudulent transactions.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, abuse, or violations of our terms.
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
5. Legal Bases (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for personalized advertising and any non-essential identifiers/cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time through the in-app consent options.
- Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) — to provide the App's core functionality and process in-app purchases.
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — to deliver non-personalized ads, maintain security, prevent fraud, debug crashes, and improve the Apps. You may object to this processing at any time.
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — when we are required to retain or disclose information by law.
6. Advertising and Consent
Our Apps are primarily monetized through Google AdMob. AdMob may use the advertising identifier and other device data to deliver, measure, and personalize ads, and to combat fraud.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the App uses Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) to request your consent before any personalized advertising or non-essential data processing takes place, in compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. You can review or change your choices at any time through the "Privacy options" or "Consent settings" entry inside the App.
To opt out of personalized advertising at the device level:
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → "Delete advertising ID" or "Opt out of Ads Personalization".
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track".
More information: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
7. Third-Party Service Providers
Depending on the App, we may use one or more of the following processors. They act on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies and contractual data-protection obligations:
- Google AdMob — advertising. Privacy Policy.
- Google Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics, Remote Config, Cloud Messaging, Authentication, or similar modules, where used by an App) — analytics, crash reporting, push notifications, and authentication. Privacy & Security in Firebase.
- Google Play Services / Google Play Billing (Android) — App distribution and in-app payments. Privacy Policy.
- Apple App Store / StoreKit (iOS, where applicable) — App distribution and in-app payments. Privacy Policy.
- Unity Ads / Unity Analytics (where an App is built with Unity and the SDK is enabled). Privacy Policy.
We do not enable a third-party SDK unless it is necessary for a feature actually offered by the App in question.
8. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We share the limited information described above only with:
- The service providers listed in Section 7, strictly to provide their service.
- Public authorities, when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of users.
- A successor entity in case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets; in such an event, you will be notified through this page or the App.
For California residents: the sharing of identifiers and behavioral data with advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising may qualify as a "sale" or "share" under the CCPA. You have the right to opt out — see Section 11.
9. International Data Transfers
Our service providers process data in the United States and other countries outside the EEA/UK. Such transfers are protected by the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework, the UK Extension, and the Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission, ensuring an adequate level of protection.
10. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our own servers. Service providers retain data according to their own retention policies (generally between 14 and 26 months for analytics and ad-measurement data, and as long as needed to deliver core functionality for authentication or cloud-save data). Email correspondence is kept for as long as necessary to handle your request and afterwards for up to 3 years for legal record-keeping.
11. Your Rights
EEA, UK, Switzerland (GDPR / UK GDPR): right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your personal data; right to object to processing based on legitimate interests; right to withdraw consent at any time; and right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (e.g., AEPD in Spain, ICO in the UK, CNIL in France).
California (CCPA / CPRA): right to know, delete, correct, opt out of sale/sharing of personal information, limit the use of sensitive personal information, and right against discrimination for exercising these rights.
Brazil (LGPD): right to confirmation, access, correction, anonymization, portability, deletion, and information about data sharing.
Canada (PIPEDA), Australia, and other jurisdictions: equivalent local rights apply.
To exercise any of these rights, email bytepointer.dev@gmail.com from the address you wish to be associated with the request and indicate the App involved. We will respond within the time frame required by the applicable law (generally 30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA). We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Apps are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If an App is explicitly marked as part of Google Play's "Designed for Families" program, it will additionally comply with the corresponding Families Policy and serve only family-friendly, non-personalized ads. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information outside of those safeguards, we will delete it without undue delay. Parents or guardians may contact us at the address above.
13. Security
We use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against accidental loss and unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Third-Party Links
The Apps and their advertising may contain links to websites or services we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend you review the privacy policy of any third party before providing them with personal information.
15. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through the affected Apps or store listings. Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
16. Contact
For any question, request, or complaint relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data in connection with any BytePointer App, please contact us at bytepointer.dev@gmail.com. Please indicate the name of the App involved so we can respond more accurately.