Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 26, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how ColorMatch ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Android mobile application (the "Game" or "App"). ColorMatch is a color-matching puzzle game developed by MadFox Developer.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Game Data (Stored Locally)

The following information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers:

• Game Statistics: High scores, total games played, highest level reached, total play time
• Game Progress: Achievement progress, level completions, game session history
• Detailed Session Data: Individual game sessions with start/end times, scores, levels completed, accuracy rates
• Level Performance Data: Response times, attempts per level, success rates, color perception analytics
• Daily Statistics: Aggregated daily gameplay metrics for personal progress tracking
• User Preferences: Sound settings, haptic feedback preferences, theme mode (light/dark), difficulty preferences
• Privacy Consent Settings: Your choices regarding analytics and crash reporting
• App Usage Data: First-time user status, last played date, onboarding completion

2.2 Analytics Data (Optional - Firebase Analytics)

With your consent, we may collect anonymous usage analytics through Firebase Analytics:

• Gameplay Events: Game starts, level completions, level attempts, level abandonment
• Performance Metrics: Session duration, levels played, accuracy statistics, response times
• Detailed Level Analytics: Attempts per level, completion times, perfect completions, difficulty progression
• Color Perception Data: Color similarity metrics, hue/saturation/lightness performance, response patterns
• Progression Milestones: Achievement unlocks, difficulty tier progressions, significant gameplay events
• Technical Information: Device model, operating system version, app version, performance metrics
• Usage Patterns: Feature usage, user engagement metrics, session patterns, retention analytics

Note: All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data.

2.3 Crash Reports (Optional - Firebase Crashlytics)

To improve app stability, we may collect crash reports containing:

• Technical crash information and stack traces
• Device information (model, OS version)
• App state at the time of the crash
• No personal or game progress data is included in crash reports

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

ColorMatch does not collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Camera or microphone data
• Contacts or social media information
• Payment or financial information
• Data from other apps on your device

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Local Data Usage

• Game Functionality: Save your progress, maintain high scores, and preserve settings
• Personalization: Customize your gaming experience based on your preferences
• Achievement System: Track and unlock achievements based on your gameplay

3.2 Analytics Data Usage (If Consented)

• App Improvement: Understand how players interact with the game to improve features
• Bug Detection: Identify and fix technical issues
• Performance Optimization: Optimize game performance and user experience
• Feature Development: Develop new features based on usage patterns

3.3 Enhanced Analytics and Performance Recommendations

ColorMatch includes an advanced analytics system that processes your local gameplay data to provide insights:

• Performance Recommendations: Automated analysis of gameplay patterns to identify potential improvements to game design and difficulty balance
• Level Analytics: Analysis of individual level performance to optimize difficulty progression
• Engagement Insights: Understanding of session patterns to improve user experience
• Color Perception Analytics: Analysis of which color types are most challenging to help improve accessibility
• Problem Detection: Automatic identification of levels or features that may cause player frustration

Important: These analytics are processed entirely on your device. The insights help us understand general gameplay patterns without transmitting your personal gameplay data to external servers (unless you specifically consent to Firebase Analytics).

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

ColorMatch does not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

4.1 Service Providers

• Firebase (Google): For analytics and crash reporting (only if you consent)
• These services are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection measures

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

5. Your Privacy Rights and Controls

5.1 Consent Management

• You can enable or disable analytics and crash reporting in the app settings
• Your consent choices are stored locally and respected at all times
• You can withdraw consent at any time through the settings menu

5.2 Data Control

• View Data: Review your game statistics and preferences in the app
• Reset Progress: Clear your game progress and statistics through app settings
• Delete Data: Uninstall the app to remove all locally stored data

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Local Storage: Data is stored securely on your device using Android's secure storage mechanisms
• Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted using industry-standard methods
• No Account System: No passwords or accounts are required, reducing security risks
• Minimal Data: We collect only what's necessary for core functionality

7. Data Retention

• Local Data: Remains on your device until you uninstall the app or manually reset
• Analytics Data: Automatically deleted by Firebase after 14 months
• Crash Reports: Automatically deleted by Firebase after 90 days

8. Children's Privacy

ColorMatch is suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The game only collects anonymous gameplay statistics and operates without requiring personal information or account creation.

9. International Users

If you are using ColorMatch from outside the United States, please note that any analytics data (if consented) may be transferred to and processed in the United States where Firebase services are operated. By using the app and consenting to analytics, you consent to such transfer and processing.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through an in-app notification for significant changes
• Post the updated policy on our website

Your continued use of ColorMatch after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Services

11.1 Firebase (Google)

ColorMatch uses Firebase services for analytics and crash reporting (with your consent). Firebase is governed by Google's Privacy Policy:

• Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Analytics for Firebase: Data Protection Information

12. Contact Us

13. Your Consent

By downloading and using ColorMatch, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can withdraw your consent for analytics and crash reporting at any time through the app's settings.

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