Privacy Policy.

Welcome to Couples Connection App — Breaking The Ice (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

• Device type, operating system, and version
• App usage statistics and session duration
• Game progress and achievements
• Questions answered and categories played
• Connection points earned
• In-app purchase history
• Crash reports and error logs

• IP address for internet connectivity verification
• Network connectivity status
• App performance metrics

• Your game session preferences
• Questions per session settings
• Sound and vibration preferences
• Dark mode and display settings

• Premium upgrade status
• Transaction details (processed by Google Play Store / Apple App Store)

• Save your game progress and achievements
• Remember your app preferences and settings
• Track questions you've already answered
• Provide personalized game experiences

• Analyze usage patterns to improve app features
• Fix bugs and optimize performance
• Understand which question categories are most popular

• Verify legitimate purchases and prevent fraud
• Ensure app security and prevent unauthorized access
• Detect and prevent abuse of premium features

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to legal requests when required

• Hive Database — Game progress, achievements, and settings
• SharedPreferences — Session data and temporary preferences

• All data transmission uses encryption protocols
• Local data is protected by device-level security
• Multiple layers of purchase verification
• No sensitive personal information is transmitted to external servers

• Game progress data is retained until you uninstall the app
• Crash reports and analytics data are retained for 12 months
• Purchase verification data is retained as required by app store policies

• Purpose — Display advertisements to free users
• Data collected — Advertising ID, device information, usage patterns
• Privacy policy — policies.google.com/privacy

• Purpose — Process in-app purchases
• Data collected — Purchase transactions, payment information
• Google Play — policies.google.com/privacy
• Apple App Store — apple.com/privacy

• Purpose — Verify real internet connectivity for security
• Data collected — Basic connectivity status (no personal information)
• Services used — Google (generate_204), Cloudflare

• We display ads to users who have not purchased premium features
• Ads are provided by Google AdMob
• We do not share personal information with advertisers
• You can remove ads by purchasing premium features

• We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app
• No personally identifiable information is included in analytics
• Analytics help us understand which features are most valuable

• Access — All your data is stored locally and accessible through the app
• Deletion — Uninstalling the app removes all local data
• Portability — Game progress cannot be transferred between devices currently

• Internet Access — For ads, purchase verification, and connectivity checks
• Vibration — For haptic feedback during gameplay
• Network State — To detect internet connectivity

• Ads — Purchase premium features to remove all advertisements
• Analytics — Contact us to opt out of usage analytics
• Vibration — Disable in app settings

Our app is designed for couples and is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

As our app operates globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes:

• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we will provide notice through the app
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

• Investigate the incident promptly
• Notify affected users within 72 hours when feasible
• Take immediate steps to secure the data and prevent further unauthorized access
• Cooperate with relevant authorities as required by law

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

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal information includes:

• Legitimate Interest — App functionality, security, and improvement
• Consent — Where explicitly provided for advertising and analytics
• Contract Performance — Processing purchases and providing premium features

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Know — What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to Delete — Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out — Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing an excellent gaming experience. This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices and your rights. By using Couples Connection App — Breaking The Ice, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Couples Connection App — Breaking The Ice mobile application.