1. Introduction
AppsByJW (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Backgammon Master (the “App”), available on the Google Play Store.
Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the App.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate and improve the App.
Device & Usage Analytics
We automatically collect certain technical information about your device and how you interact with the App, including:
- Device type, model, and operating system version
- Unique device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID)
- App version and configuration
- Session duration, frequency of use, and gameplay statistics
- Crash reports and performance diagnostics
- General geographic region (country or region level only — not precise location)
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the App’s performance and features
- To diagnose and fix technical issues, bugs, and crashes
- To understand how users interact with the App in order to enhance the user experience
- To monitor the stability and security of the App
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party analytics and crash reporting services to help us understand App usage. These services may collect information sent by your device as part of their standard operation. Third-party service providers we may use include:
- Google Firebase Analytics — for usage analytics and performance monitoring
- Google Firebase Crashlytics — for crash reporting and diagnostics
- Google Play Services — for app delivery and updates
Each of these third-party services operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review Google’s Privacy Policy for more information on how Google handles data collected through these services.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share anonymized, aggregated analytics data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the App, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe such action is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of AppsByJW, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such change via an updated Privacy Policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain analytics and diagnostic data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical and analytical purposes.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 11 below).
7. Children’s Privacy
The App is a general-audience application and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. International Users
Backgammon Master is available globally. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that information we collect may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than your country.
🇪🇺 European Union Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and the right to restrict or object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.
🇺🇸 California Users (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Choices
You have the following options regarding data collection:
- Opt Out of Analytics: You may limit ad tracking or reset your Advertising ID through your Android device settings under Settings → Google → Ads.
- Uninstall: You may stop all data collection by uninstalling the App from your device at any time.
- Data Deletion Request: You may request deletion of any data associated with your device by contacting us directly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice within the App.
Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.