Privacy Policy — Sudoku Classic

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Sudoku Classic (“the Game”), developed by Cool Beans, collects, uses, and safeguards information when you use the Game on Android and, in the future, on iOS devices.

By using the Game, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Technical & Usage Data

Collected automatically through Firebase Analytics, including:

• Device type and model

• Operating system version

• Country (approximate, not precise)

• Session length and gameplay interactions

• App version and install/referral source

1.2 Crash & Performance Data

Collected via Firebase Crashlytics, including:

• Crash logs

• Performance metrics

• Device state at time of crash (e.g. OS version, memory)

This data is used only for debugging and improving stability.

1.3 Account Information (Future Feature)

If we introduce user accounts in future versions, we may collect:

• Login credentials (email or platform-based authentication)

• Profile identifiers (e.g., Google Play Games ID)
  Users will be notified before such features go live.

1.4 Player vs Player (PvP) / Online Data (Future Feature)

If future online features become available, limited gameplay data may be collected, such as:

• Matchmaking identifiers

• Leaderboard standings

• Gameplay statistics

1.5 Purchase Information

If you make an in-app purchase:

• Google Play or App Store processes the transaction

• We receive confirmation that a purchase was completed
  We do not store payment card details.

1.6 Location Data

We do not collect precise GPS location.
If an ad network or platform requires approximate region for regulatory reasons, it will follow its own privacy policies.

2. Advertising & Ad Networks

Currently, the Game does not display ads.

In future versions, we may integrate advertising (e.g., AppLovin or other providers) which may collect:

• Advertising IDs

• Device identifiers

• Approximate location (country/region)

• Usage behavior for ad personalization (if enabled)

Users will be informed when ads become active.

3. How We Use Collected Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide and maintain the Game

• Analyze usage to improve features

• Fix bugs and crashes

• Support future online functionality

• Provide customer support

• Comply with legal requirements

We do not sell personal data.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR-Friendly Section)

If you are located in a region where GDPR applies, we rely on:

• Legitimate Interests (analytics, crash reporting, game functionality)

• Consent (for personalized advertising, if/when introduced)

• Performance of a Contract (in-app purchases, online gameplay)

• Legal Obligations (record keeping, fraud prevention)

5. Third-Party Service Providers

The Game may use third-party SDKs and services, including:

Analytics & Crash Reporting

• Firebase Analytics

• Firebase Crashlytics
  Owned by Google LLC.

Firebase Privacy: (visit Google Firebase Privacy Policy)

Advertising (Future)

• AppLovin (planned)
  May use Advertising IDs to deliver ads.

Platform Services

• Google Play Services

• Google Play Billing

• Apple App Store (future)

Their privacy policies apply independently.

6. Data Retention

We retain analytics and crash data for as long as needed to:

• Support the Game

• Improve performance

• Comply with legal requirements

If accounts or PvP features are added, retention rules will be updated accordingly.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Game is intended for a general audience (13+) and is not directed at children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in countries where:

• Firebase servers operate,

• Google/Apple platforms operate,

• Advertising partners operate.

Appropriate safeguards are used where required by law.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to your data

• Correction of inaccurate data

• Deletion of your data

• Restriction of processing

• Withdrawal of consent

• Opt-out of personalized advertising (when ads exist)

To exercise rights, contact us at the support email below.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect data, but no system is fully secure. Online and networked features may involve inherent risks.

11. Links to External Websites

If the Game links to external websites or services, their privacy policies apply. We are not responsible for external content or practices.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in:

• Features

• Legal requirements

• SDK/Service usage

Updates become effective when published at:

🔗 https://coolbeans.games/privacy-policy

We will notify users for major changes where required.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or data requests, contact us:

📧 Email: support@coolbeans.games

Summary for Users

• We collect analytics + crash data to improve the Game.

• No ads currently, ads may be added later.

• No user accounts currently, may be added later.

• No precise location data.

• No data is sold.