Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ludo Master ("the App", "we", "us", "our") is a mobile board game application developed and published by Codynest. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our App.

By downloading, installing, or using Ludo Master, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

This policy complies with the Google Play Developer Program Policies, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Data Type	Details	Purpose
Google Account Info	Display name, email address, profile photo URL	Account creation, leaderboard identity, profile display
Guest Account	Anonymous Firebase Auth UID only — no personal data collected	Allow gameplay without sign-in

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Data Type	Details	Purpose
Game Statistics	Wins, losses, games played, win streaks, XP, level	Leaderboard, progression system
Virtual Currency	Coin balance, gem balance, transaction history (type, amount, timestamp)	In-game economy, purchase records
Device Tokens	FCM token, device ID (UUID), platform, app version	Push notifications delivery
Online Status	isOnline flag, lastSeenAt timestamp	Online multiplayer matchmaking
Crash Data	Stack traces, device model, OS version via Firebase Crashlytics	Bug fixes and app stability
Analytics Events	App usage events, screen views via Firebase Analytics	Improve user experience
Ad Interaction Data	Ad impressions, clicks (collected by Google AdMob)	Serve relevant ads, reward ad views

2.3 Information Stored Locally on Device

Data Type	Storage	Purpose
Cached user profile	Hive (encrypted local DB)	Offline access, faster load times
Spin wheel state	Hive	Track daily spin availability
Game history	Hive	Display recent match results
Notification preferences	SharedPreferences	Persist user notification settings
Settings (sound, music, theme)	SharedPreferences	Persist user preferences

Local data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. Third-Party Services & SDKs

We integrate the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Service	Provider	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Firebase Authentication	Google	User sign-in (Google & anonymous)	Link
Cloud Firestore	Google	Store user profiles, scores, transactions	Link
Firebase Cloud Messaging	Google	Push notifications	Link
Firebase Analytics	Google	App usage analytics	Link
Firebase Crashlytics	Google	Crash reporting and diagnostics	Link
Google AdMob	Google	Banner, interstitial & rewarded ads	Link
Google Play Billing	Google	In-app purchases (coins, gems, ad removal)	Link
Google Play Games Services	Google	Achievements and leaderboards	Link
Google Sign-In	Google	OAuth-based authentication	Link

4. How We Use Your Information

Provide core gameplay — matchmaking, score tracking, leaderboards, progression
Virtual economy — manage coins, gems, spin rewards, and in-app purchases
Push notifications — game invites, rewards, and updates (opt-in)
Advertising — serve ads via Google AdMob to support free gameplay
Analytics & improvements — understand usage patterns to improve the App
Crash diagnostics — identify and fix bugs using Firebase Crashlytics
Account management — enable sign-in, profile management, and account deletion

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or selling to third parties.

5. Advertising

Ludo Master displays advertisements through Google AdMob, including:

Banner ads — displayed on home, game, and lobby screens
Interstitial ads — shown between game sessions
Rewarded ads — optional ads users watch voluntarily to earn coins or spins

AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, and ad interaction data to serve personalized ads. Users can opt out of personalized advertising through their device's Google Ads settings.

Users may purchase an "Remove Ads" option via in-app purchase to disable all advertisements.

6. In-App Purchases

Ludo Master offers in-app purchases for virtual currency (coins and gems) and ad removal through Google Play Billing. All payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play — we do not collect, store, or process any payment card information, banking details, or financial data.

Purchase records (item type, amount, timestamp) are stored in your Firestore profile to credit your account.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

Your data may be shared in limited circumstances:

Leaderboards — your display name, avatar, and game scores are visible to other players on the public leaderboard (Google-signed-in users only)
Online multiplayer — your display name and avatar are visible to opponents during matches
Third-party SDKs — data is shared with the services listed in Section 3 as required for their operation
Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or governmental authority

8. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on Google Cloud Platform servers via Firebase services. We employ industry-standard security measures including:

Firebase Security Rules restricting access to authenticated users' own data
TLS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
Encryption at rest provided by Google Cloud infrastructure
Local data stored in Hive encrypted database on device

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

Data	Retention Period
User profile & game stats	Until account deletion is requested
Coin transaction history	Until account deletion is requested
Device tokens (FCM)	Auto-cleaned after 45 days of inactivity
Crash reports	90 days (Firebase Crashlytics default)
Analytics data	14 months (Firebase Analytics default)
Local cached data	Until app is uninstalled or cache is cleared

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

All Users

Access — view your data via the in-app Profile screen
Deletion — delete your account from Settings → Delete Account in the app, or via our web deletion request form
Opt out of notifications — disable via device settings or in-app Settings
Opt out of personalized ads — via device Google Ads settings

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

Right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
Legal basis: Consent (Google Sign-In), Legitimate Interest (analytics, crash reports), Contract (gameplay services)

California Residents (CCPA)

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale — we do not sell personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Indian Residents (DPDPA)

Right to access, correction, and erasure of personal data
Right to grievance redressal — contact us at the email below
Right to nominate another person to exercise rights in case of death or incapacity

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at snmaurya10275@gmail.com.

11. Children's Privacy

Ludo Master is a board game suitable for general audiences. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of:

13 years (United States — COPPA)
16 years (EU/EEA — GDPR)
18 years (India — DPDPA, without verifiable parental consent)

Children can play as Guest users without providing any personal information. Google Sign-In requires an existing Google account governed by Google's own age restrictions.

If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without proper consent, we will promptly delete that data. Parents or guardians may contact us at snmaurya10275@gmail.com.

12. App Permissions

Permission	Purpose
INTERNET	Online multiplayer, Firebase services, ad loading
POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Display push notifications (game alerts, rewards)
VIBRATE	Haptic feedback for notifications
WAKE_LOCK	Keep screen active during gameplay
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	Restore scheduled notifications after device restart
CAMERA	Reserved for future QR code scanning features

13. Account Deletion

You can request complete deletion of your account and data through two methods:

In-App: Settings → Delete Account (instant deletion for authenticated users)
Web Form: Visit our Account Deletion page and submit a request — processed within 48 hours after identity verification

Upon deletion, the following data is permanently removed:

User profile document (display name, email, avatar, stats)
Leaderboard entry
Activity records
Game history sub-collection
Coin transaction sub-collection
Device tokens sub-collection
Firebase Authentication account
Local cached data (Hive)

Warning: Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. All virtual currency, achievements, and progress will be lost.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may notify users via in-app notification.

Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:

Developer: Codynest
Email: snmaurya10275@gmail.com
Response Time: Within 30 days of receiving your request