Privacy Policy
This privacy policy describes how Puzzle Academy (“the App”) handles information. You can play offline without creating an account. Optional cloud features use Google Firebase. On Android, free-play mode may show ads via Google AdMob.
Who we are
The App is provided by Happygames. Contact: happy.games.inbox@outlook.com
Information we process
- On your device: game progress, puzzle saves, and settings (for example theme, language, and UI scale) stored locally so the App works offline.
- Firebase Authentication: when cloud features are used, Firebase may create an anonymous account identifier. If you choose to link or sign in with Google, Google Sign-In provides authentication data to Firebase (such as an account identifier). We do not ask you to type a password into the App.
- Cloud Firestore (optional sync): when signed in, the App may sync data under your user id, including academy progress, UI preferences, and played-puzzle history, so progress can follow you across devices.
- Purchases: if you buy in-app products, Google Play and our purchase provider (RevenueCat) process purchase and entitlement data needed to unlock paid features.
- Advertising (Android free play): when network ads are shown, Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads) may process device and ad-related information, including the Android Advertising ID, IP address, device and app identifiers, and ad interaction / performance data, to display ads and measure ad performance. The App does not read your Advertising ID in its own code; AdMob’s SDK may use it. You can reset or limit the Advertising ID in your device settings. Players who own full academy access are not shown these network ads (except in limited developer test modes).
How we use information
We use this information to:
- run the App and remember your progress and settings;
- sync optional cloud progress when you are signed in;
- secure access so only you can read or write your synced data;
- process purchases and unlock paid features;
- display ads in free play on Android and measure ad performance.
We do not sell your personal information. Advertising on Android free play is provided by Google AdMob; Google and its advertising partners process data under their own policies when ads are requested or shown.
Third-party services
Depending on how you use the App, processing may involve:
- Google Firebase (Authentication and Cloud Firestore) and, if you choose Google Sign-In, Google’s sign-in services;
- Google Play Billing and RevenueCat for in-app purchases;
- Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads for Android free-play ads (Google Privacy Policy, AdMob & privacy).
Those providers process data under their own terms and privacy policies.
Data retention and deletion
Local data stays on your device until you clear App storage or uninstall. Cloud data remains associated with your Firebase account while the account exists. To request deletion of cloud account data, follow the steps on our Delete account page (or email happy.games.inbox@outlook.com from a context that helps us identify your account, for example after signing in with Google).
Children
The App is a logic puzzle game and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided such information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
International processing
Firebase may process data on servers in different countries. By using cloud features, you understand that your synced data may be processed outside your home country, subject to applicable law and Google’s infrastructure.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the App after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about privacy: happy.games.inbox@outlook.com