Privacy Policy for Orb Matcher

Last Updated: 11/13/2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Orb Matcher ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application.

By using Orb Matcher, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Anonymous User Identification

• What we collect: Anonymous user ID generated by Firebase Authentication
• Purpose: To save your game preferences and high scores
• Storage: Stored securely in Google Firebase

2. Game Statistics

We collect and store the following game-related data:

• Game scores and high scores
• Number of games played
• Match statistics (successful matches made)
• Game vibe preferences
• Game session duration
• Achievement progress
• Daily login streak information

Purpose: To provide game history, track your progress, maintain leaderboards, and unlock achievements.

3. Analytics Data

We use Firebase Analytics to collect:

• App usage patterns (screens viewed, features used)
• Game events (game started, game completed, matches made)
• Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
• App crashes and errors
• Session duration and frequency

Purpose: To improve app performance, fix bugs, and understand how users interact with the app.

4. Advertising Data

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:

• Advertising ID (Google Ad ID)
• Device information
• IP address (approximate location)
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks)

Purpose: To show relevant advertisements and measure ad performance.

How We Use Your Information

1. App Functionality: Save your game progress, preferences, display game history and statistics, track achievements and rewards, maintain daily login streaks
2. Analytics and Improvement: Analyze app usage to improve features, identify and fix bugs, understand user preferences, test new features
3. Advertising: Display personalized or non-personalized ads, measure ad effectiveness, comply with advertising regulations (GDPR, COPPA)
4. Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, protect our rights and users' safety

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your information with the following third-party services:

Google Firebase

• Services Used: Authentication, Firestore Database, Analytics
• Data Shared: Anonymous user ID, game statistics, app usage data
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google AdMob

• Services Used: Mobile advertising
• Data Shared: Advertising ID, device info, ad interactions
• Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers, which are distributed globally. Firebase complies with industry-standard security practices.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• All network communication uses HTTPS encryption
• Firebase security rules restrict data access
• Anonymous authentication (no passwords to compromise)
• Regular security updates

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Deletion

You have the right to:

• Access your data stored in our system
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of personalized advertising

To request data access or deletion, contact us at: [YOUR_EMAIL@example.com]

Advertising Choices

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Reset Advertising ID: You can reset your advertising ID in device settings
• GDPR Consent: EU users will see a consent dialog on first launch

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Orb Matcher is suitable for all ages. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• We use Anonymous Authentication (no name, email, or personal details required)
• Ads shown to users are compliant with COPPA
• Parents can request deletion of their child's data by contacting us

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

EU users will see a consent dialog powered by Google's User Messaging Platform on first launch.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do NOT sell data)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Posting the new policy on this page
• (For material changes) Showing an in-app notification

Consent

By using Orb Matcher, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

This privacy policy was last updated on 11/13/2025. Please review this page periodically for any changes.