Data Handling

Last Updated: December 27, 2024

This page provides a transparent overview of what data FlashGrids collects, where it's stored, and how you can control it.

Data We Collect

Data Type	Purpose	Storage
Game Progress	Save your level, high scores, and unlocked content	Local Device
Settings	Sound preferences, accessibility options	Local Device
Flash Points	In-game currency balance	Local Device
Analytics Events	Understand how players use the app	Firebase (Google)
Crash Reports	Fix bugs and improve stability	Firebase (Google)
Advertising ID	Serve relevant ads (with consent)	AdMob (Google)

No Personal Data Required

FlashGrids does not require you to create an account, provide your name, email, or any other personal information. You can enjoy the full game experience without ever identifying yourself.

Your Control Options

• Decline Analytics: When first launching the app, you can decline analytics tracking in the consent dialog.
• Reset Advertising ID: Use your device's settings to reset or limit ad tracking.
• Delete All Data: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.
• Request Data Deletion: Contact us to request deletion of any analytics data associated with your device.

Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored until you uninstall the app or reset within settings.
• Analytics Data: Retained by Firebase for 14 months, then automatically deleted.
• Crash Reports: Retained for 90 days.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. Anonymous analytics and crash data are shared with:

• Firebase Analytics: To understand app usage patterns
• Firebase Crashlytics: To diagnose and fix crashes
• Google AdMob: To serve advertisements

Contact

For data-related inquiries, contact: privacy@flashgrids.app

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