Privacy Policy for ZippyRobo

Last updated: January 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ZippyRobo! This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile game application ("the Game"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

By using ZippyRobo, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Developer Information

ZippyRobo is developed and published by an independent developer. For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the email address provided at the end of this document.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We do NOT collect any personal information directly. The Game does not require:

• Account creation
• Email address
• Name or phone number
• Location data
• Any other personally identifiable information

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

The Game stores the following information locally on your device only:

• High Score: Your best game score is saved on your device using browser local storage
• Game Preferences: Basic game settings (if any) are stored locally

Note: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third party.

3.3 Advertising Data

ZippyRobo displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect:

• Advertising ID (a resettable identifier for advertising)
• Device information (device model, OS version)
• General location (country/region, based on IP address)
• App usage data for ad performance

This data is collected and processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policies.

4. How We Use Information

The limited information we handle is used solely for:

• Game Functionality: Storing your high score locally to track progress
• Advertising: Displaying relevant ads through Google AdMob to support the free game
• App Improvement: Understanding basic usage patterns (through AdMob analytics only)

We do NOT:

• Sell or share your data with third parties (except as required by Google AdMob)
• Track you across other apps or websites
• Build user profiles
• Send marketing emails or notifications

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdMob

ZippyRobo uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob is a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC.

What AdMob collects:

• Advertising ID
• Device type and OS version
• Approximate location (based on IP address)
• Ad interaction data (clicks, views)

You can opt-out of personalized ads:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking

Learn more about Google's privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 Capacitor Share Plugin

The Game uses the Capacitor Share plugin to allow you to share your scores on social media. When you tap "Share Score":

• A screenshot of your score is temporarily created
• You choose which app to share to (WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.)
• The image is deleted after sharing

We do not receive or store any information about your shares.

6. Data Storage and Security

Since ZippyRobo does not collect or transmit personal data to servers:

• Your high score is stored locally on your device using secure browser storage (localStorage)
• No data is transmitted to our servers
• If you uninstall the Game, all locally stored data is deleted

Note: We cannot recover your high score if you uninstall the app, as we don't have access to it.

7. Children's Privacy

ZippyRobo is suitable for all ages, including children under 13. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations.

Child Safety Measures:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
• No chat, social features, or user-generated content
• Ads are family-friendly and comply with Google's policies for child-directed apps
• No in-app purchases targeting children

If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view your high score within the Game
• Deletion: Uninstall the Game to delete all locally stored data
• Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Use your device settings (see Section 5.1)
• Advertising ID Reset: Reset your Advertising ID in device settings

9. International Users

ZippyRobo is available worldwide. If you are using the Game from outside the United States:

• Your data (high score) remains on your device
• AdMob data may be processed by Google in various countries
• By using the Game, you consent to data processing as described in this Privacy Policy

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

How we notify you:

• Significant changes: Posted in the app or via app store update notes
• Minor changes: Updated on this page without additional notice

Continued use of ZippyRobo after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Data Retention

Local Data: Your high score is retained on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data.

AdMob Data: Google AdMob retains data according to their policies. Typically:

• Advertising IDs: Up to 60 days
• Aggregated analytics: Up to 26 months

12. Third-Party Links

The Game may display ads that contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law, such as:

• Responding to legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
• Protecting our rights and safety
• Investigating fraud or security issues

However, since we don't collect personal data, such disclosures are unlikely.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information

Important: ZippyRobo does not collect, store, or sell personal information. The only data processed is through Google AdMob for advertising purposes.

15. European Union (GDPR) Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):

• Legal Basis: Consent (you agree to this Privacy Policy when using the Game)
• Data Controller: Google AdMob (for advertising data)
• Your Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection

To exercise these rights regarding AdMob data, visit: https://myadcenter.google.com/

16. Do Not Track (DNT)

Our Game does not respond to Do Not Track signals because we don't track users across third-party websites or apps. However, you can opt-out of personalized ads through your device settings.

17. Consent

By downloading and using ZippyRobo, you consent to:

• This Privacy Policy
• Display of ads through Google AdMob
• Collection of data as described in this policy

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Summary Table: Data We Handle

Data Type	Collected By	Purpose	Storage
High Score	ZippyRobo (Local)	Track progress	Device only
Advertising ID	Google AdMob	Display ads	Google servers
Device Info	Google AdMob	Ad optimization	Google servers
Share Screenshots	ZippyRobo (Temporary)	Score sharing	Deleted after share

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