Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scrambly (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the App”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application (the “App”), including any related features, functionalities, and content offered on or through the App.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App. By accessing or using Scrambly, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Game Progress

Scrambly is a sentence-unscrambling word game. While you play, the App stores game-related state on your device, including:

• Current round and score within an active game
• Tile positions and the current attempt for the round
• Whether a reveal hint was used in the current round

2.2 User Preferences

We store your in-app preferences so the App behaves the way you chose, including:

• Difficulty selection (Easy, Medium, Hard)
• Which sentence categories are toggled on or off
• Other in-app settings

2.3 App Usage Information

We may collect basic, non-identifying information about how the App runs on your device, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system version)
• App usage patterns and features accessed
• Crash reports and error logs

2.4 Information We Do Not Collect

Scrambly does not require an account. We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, contacts, location, photos, microphone input, or any other personally identifying information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide the App: To deliver, maintain, and improve the gameplay experience of Scrambly
• To Remember Your Settings: To keep your difficulty and category choices between sessions
• To Resume Games: To let you pick up a partially completed round where you left off
• To Troubleshoot: To identify and fix bugs, errors, and technical issues
• To Improve the App: To understand how players use Scrambly and make improvements based on usage patterns

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Your game progress and preferences are stored locally on your device. We do not transmit, store, or access this data on external servers.

Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention:Your data is retained on your device as long as you keep the App installed. You can clear it at any time from your device's app settings, or remove it completely by uninstalling Scrambly.

5. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services for analytics and crash reporting. These services may collect certain non-identifying information about your device and app usage. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services:

• Google Play Services (for app distribution and updates)
• Firebase Crashlytics (for error tracking and app stability)

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. Your data will only be shared in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or legal process
• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating the App under confidentiality agreements
• User Consent: With your explicit consent

Your in-app activity is never shared with other users of the App or the public.

7. User Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can view your current game state and settings at any time inside the App
• Modification: You can change difficulty, categories, and other preferences from the Settings tab
• Deletion:You can clear app data from your device's system settings, or uninstall the App entirely

8. Children's Privacy

Scrambly is suitable for general audiences, but it is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at the email address provided below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the App following the posting of a revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

10. Contact Us

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