Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum information necessary to provide core game features such as cloud save and global leaderboards.

• Anonymous User ID (UID): A randomly generated identifier created on your device to distinguish your game data from others. This ID is not linked to your real identity.
• Display Nickname: A player name you choose yourself, used for leaderboard display. You may use any name you wish.
• Game Progress: Levels unlocked, completed stages, and current game state stored to enable cloud save.
• Best Scores: Your highest score and fastest clear time per game mode and level, submitted to the global ranking system.
• In-App Purchase Records: The date and time of premium feature purchases, to verify and restore your purchase. No payment details are stored by us.
• Timestamps: Account creation date and the date/time when scores were recorded.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• Saving and syncing your game progress across devices via cloud save
• Displaying your nickname and scores on global and level-specific leaderboards
• Verifying and restoring in-app purchases
• Maintaining and improving the stability and performance of the game
• Detecting and preventing cheating or abuse of the ranking system

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any commercial purpose unrelated to game functionality.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your game data is stored on our secure server. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Data is transmitted over HTTPS (TLS encrypted connections)
• Server access is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We retain your data for as long as your account is active, or as needed to provide our services

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Third-Party Services

STAR SWEEPER uses the following third-party services. Please review their respective privacy policies:

• Google Play Services / Apple App Store: In-app purchase processing. Subject to Google's and Apple's privacy policies respectively.
• Google Play Games Services (if applicable): For achievements and leaderboard features on Android.
• Game Center (if applicable): For achievements and leaderboard features on iOS.

We do not integrate third-party advertising SDKs or analytics platforms that track user behavior across apps.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. Your data may be disclosed only in the following limited circumstances:

• When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified of any such change)

6. Children's Privacy

STAR SWEEPER is a general-audience game suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions).

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information such as name, email, or phone number from any user, the risk to younger players is minimized. The only user-provided data is a chosen nickname, which should not contain personal information.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at the email below and we will promptly delete it.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about your UID
• Correction: Update your nickname at any time within the game settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of all data associated with your UID by contacting us
• Opt-out of leaderboards: You may choose not to submit scores to the global ranking

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you through the app.

Your continued use of STAR SWEEPER after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.