Privacy Policy - Lights Out

ArcadeGeek LTD ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Lights Out mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our app.

Information We Collect

Our app uses analytics to understand how you play and improve the game. This may include:

Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and general hardware information
Usage Data: App interactions and gameplay metrics
IP Address: Used for general analytics and fraud prevention

Our app displays advertisements via Google AdMob. We may collect advertising identifiers (IDFA on iOS, Advertising ID on Android) for serving personalised ads when you permit tracking. You can remove ads entirely by purchasing the "Remove Ads" option within the app.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used to:

Improve gameplay and user experience
Understand which features are used most
Prevent fraudulent activity
Fix bugs and optimize performance

Third-Party Services

We use Firebase Analytics for analytics and Google AdMob for advertising. On the web version, we ask for your consent before enabling analytics. On mobile, we request permission via the App Tracking Transparency prompt (iOS) before collecting any tracking-related data. AdMob may use device identifiers and usage data to serve relevant ads. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: Google Privacy Policy

App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

On iOS 14.5 and later, we request your permission before tracking your activity across other companies' apps and websites. You can change this permission at any time in your device Settings under Privacy > Tracking.

Game Services

On iOS, if you choose to use Game Center features, your profile information (such as your display name and scores) may be visible to other players on leaderboards. This data is managed by Apple. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for more information.

On Android, if you choose to use Google Play Games Services, your profile information (such as your display name and scores) may be visible to other players on leaderboards. This data is managed by Google. Please refer to the Google Privacy Policy for more information.

Data Storage and Transmission

Local storage: Game statistics, high scores, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device. This data is not transmitted to our servers.

Analytics: When you grant permission, usage data (e.g. gameplay events) is sent to Firebase Analytics (Google) to help us improve the app. See Third-Party Services.

Game Services: If you use Game Center (iOS) or Google Play Games Services (Android), your display name and scores are managed by Apple or Google respectively and may be visible to other players. See the Game Services section.

In-App Purchases

Our app offers an optional "Remove Ads" in-app purchase. Purchase transactions are processed by Apple (App Store) and Google (Google Play) and are subject to their respective privacy policies. We do not collect or store your payment information.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Data Deletion

You can delete all locally stored game data (scores, statistics, settings, and preferences) at any time by going to Settings > Reset All Data within the app. This action is immediate and permanent. Analytics data collected by Firebase can be managed through your Google account settings. Game Services data (Game Center or Google Play Games) can be managed through the respective platform settings on your device.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of personalized advertising
Withdraw consent for data processing

Local data: All game data (scores, statistics, settings) is stored only on your device. You can clear it at any time via Settings > Reset All Data in the app.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our contact form: