🔒 Privacy Policy

Welcome to Block Puzzle Free Butterfly! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while playing our game. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

📋1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account (either as a guest or with email registration), we collect:

• Username: Your chosen display name
• Email Address: For registered users (guest users use auto-generated email addresses ending with @flyingbird.com)
• Password: Encrypted and securely stored for authentication

1.2 Game Data

To provide you with the best gaming experience, we store:

• Game progress and scores (Classic and Timed modes)
• High scores and achievements
• Game settings (sound volume, preferences)
• In-game currency (undo credits)
• Statistics (games played, lines cleared, etc.)

1.3 Technical Information

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Local storage data for game state
• Firebase authentication tokens

🎯2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: To save and sync your game progress across devices
• Authentication: To verify your identity and secure your account
• Leaderboards: To display your scores and rankings
• Game Improvements: To understand how players interact with the game and improve features
• Account Management: To allow you to manage, update, or delete your account

💾3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Firebase Services

We use Google Firebase for secure data storage and authentication:

• Firebase Authentication: Manages user accounts and secure login
• Cloud Firestore: Stores game data and user profiles
• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Firebase complies with GDPR and international data protection standards

3.2 Local Storage

Some game data is stored locally on your device using browser localStorage:

• Temporary game state for offline play
• User preferences and settings
• In-progress game data

3.3 Security Measures

• Password encryption using Firebase Authentication
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• User-specific data isolation

👤4. User Rights and Control

You have complete control over your personal data:

4.1 Access and Update

• View your profile and game statistics anytime
• Update your username and settings
• Change your password (for registered users)

4.2 Data Deletion

• Delete your account at any time through the game settings (in-app) or by contacting us
• Upon deletion, all your data is permanently removed from our servers
• This includes: user profile, game progress, scores, and leaderboard entries
• Local storage data on your device is also cleared

4.3 Data Portability

• Your game data syncs across devices when logged in
• You can request a copy of your data by contacting us

🍪5. Cookies and Tracking

This game uses minimal tracking technology:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and game functionality
• Local Storage: Used to store game state and preferences
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use advertising cookies or third-party analytics

👶6. Children's Privacy

Block Puzzle Free Butterfly is suitable for all ages. However:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Guest accounts can be created without providing personal information
• Parents/guardians should supervise children's online activities
• If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately

🌍7. International Users

This game is accessible worldwide:

• Data is stored on Firebase servers, which may be located in different countries
• We comply with GDPR for European users
• Firebase provides data protection across all regions

🔄8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our data practices
• New features or game updates
• Legal or regulatory requirements

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through in-game notifications (if applicable)
• Continue using the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy

⚖️9. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws including:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for EU users
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents
• Other applicable international privacy laws

🎮10. Third-Party Services

This game uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: For authentication and data storage
  • View Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

💡11. Your Consent

By using Block Puzzle Free Butterfly, you consent to:

• The collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy
• The storage of data on Firebase servers
• The use of local storage on your device for game functionality

📞12. Contact Us

📜13. Summary

In simple terms:

• ✅ We collect only necessary information to make the game work
• ✅ Your data is stored securely using Firebase
• ✅ We don't sell or share your information with others
• ✅ You can delete your account and all data at any time
• ✅ We use encryption and security best practices
• ✅ No advertising or third-party tracking
• ✅ Your privacy is our priority