Privacy Policy – Tidepool Words

Introduction

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use Tidepool Words, and tells you about your privacy rights.

By using Tidepool Words you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the app.

Data Collection

Tidepool Words does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information on our own servers. We do not operate any backend infrastructure for this app.

The app integrates third-party services for advertising, in-app purchases, and leaderboards. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies. We have no access to or control over that data. We also cannot speak to what the Android operating system may collect independently of our app.

Data Retention

We retain no data on our own servers. Any data collected by third-party services integrated into this app is retained according to each provider's own policies, which are outside our control.

Data Deletion

As we collect no data ourselves, there is nothing for us to delete on your behalf. To manage or delete data held by third-party services integrated into this app, please refer to those providers' own privacy settings and policies. Uninstalling Tidepool Words removes all locally stored game data from your device.

Advertising

Tidepool Words displays advertisements served by a third-party advertising network. This provider may collect information about your device and your interactions with ads in order to serve personalised or contextual advertisements. We do not have access to the data this provider collects, and their practices are governed by their own privacy policy.

You may be able to limit personalised advertising through your device's privacy or ad settings.

In-App Purchases

Tidepool Words offers in-app purchases processed entirely through the Google Play Store's billing system. We do not handle, see, or store any payment or financial information. All billing data is managed by Google and subject to their own terms and privacy policy.

Purchases may be non-refundable except where required by applicable law or the platform's refund policy.

Leaderboards

Tidepool Words offers optional leaderboard features powered by a third-party gaming platform. If you choose to participate, that platform may collect account information and gameplay data such as scores. This data is stored and managed by that provider, not by us, and is subject to their own privacy policy.

Participation in leaderboards is entirely optional. You can withdraw by signing out of the gaming platform within your device settings.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools provided by the Google Play platform to collect aggregated, non-personal usage information such as crash reports and session statistics. This data helps us improve app stability and cannot be used to identify you individually.

Third-Party Links

Tidepool Words may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Children's Privacy

Tidepool Words is not directed at children under the age of 13. Because we do not collect any personal information ourselves, no data about children is stored by us. However, third-party services integrated into the app may have their own age restrictions — please review their respective policies accordingly.

Contact Us

If you contact us directly — for example, by emailing support — we may receive personal details you choose to share, such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of your message and/or attachments, and any other information you choose to provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. By continuing to use Tidepool Words after changes are published, you agree to the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

By using Tidepool Words, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to its terms and conditions.

Scope

This privacy policy applies only to Tidepool Words and not to any third-party websites or services linked within or integrated with the app.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please reach out via the contact information provided on Tidepool Words's Google Play Store listing.