Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Username: Optional username for personalization (stored locally on your device)
• Game Preferences: Your favorite games and recently played games
• Feedback: Any feedback or support requests you send us

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from our advertising partners and analytics providers to improve our services and provide relevant advertisements.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and Improve Services: Deliver games, maintain app functionality, and enhance user experience
• Personalization: Remember your favorite games and provide personalized recommendations
• Analytics: Understand app usage patterns to improve performance and add new features
• Advertising: Display relevant advertisements to support our free app model
• Communication: Send important app updates and respond to support requests
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and protect our rights

3. Third-Party Services

ModHeaven integrates with several third-party services to provide functionality and support our free app model:

3.1 Analytics Services

• Firebase Analytics (Google): App usage analytics and crash reporting
• AppMetrica (Yandex): Additional analytics and user behavior insights

3.2 Advertising Networks

• AppLovin MAX: Mediated advertising platform
• Clever Ads Solutions (CAS): Alternative advertising mediation
• Google AdMob: Mobile advertising
• Unity Ads: Gaming-focused advertisements
• Facebook Audience Network: Social media advertising
• Chartboost: Mobile game advertising
• InMobi: Mobile advertising platform
• Pangle (TikTok): Video advertising
• Yandex Ads: Regional advertising network
• Other Networks: Various additional ad networks for optimal revenue

3.3 Push Notifications

• OneSignal: Push notification delivery service

3.4 Cloud Services

• Firebase (Google): Remote configuration and app infrastructure

Note: Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Most of your personal data (favorites, play history, preferences) is stored locally on your device using:

• Room Database: Game cache and category information
• DataStore: User preferences and settings
• Local Files: App configuration and temporary data

4.2 Cloud Storage

Limited data is stored in the cloud for:

• Analytics and crash reporting
• Remote app configuration
• Advertising optimization

4.3 Security Measures

• Data encryption in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure API endpoints with authentication
• Regular security updates and patches
• Minimal data collection principle
• ProGuard code obfuscation for app protection

5. Advertising and Cookies

5.1 Advertising

ModHeaven is a free app supported by advertising. Our advertising partners may:

• Collect your advertising identifier (IDFA/GAID)
• Show personalized advertisements based on your interests
• Track ad performance and user engagement
• Use cookies and similar technologies

5.2 Ad Personalization Control

You can control ad personalization through:

• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Device Settings: Reset your advertising ID
• Ad Choices: Use the AdChoices icon in ads to manage preferences

6. Children's Privacy

ModHeaven is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Parents and guardians should monitor their children's app usage and can contact us if they believe their child has provided personal information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Access and Control

• View Data: Most data is stored locally and accessible through the app
• Delete Data: Clear app data through device settings or uninstall the app
• Export Data: Contact us for data export requests
• Opt-out: Disable analytics and personalized ads through device settings

7.2 Communication Preferences

• Push Notifications: Disable in app settings or device notification settings
• Marketing Communications: Opt-out through provided unsubscribe links

7.3 Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws such as GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), or other privacy regulations. These may include rights to access, rectify, delete, or port your data.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party services that help us operate the app
• Advertising Partners: Aggregated, non-personal data for ad optimization
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through the app or other appropriate means for significant changes
• Provide a summary of key changes when applicable

Your continued use of ModHeaven after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. App Permissions

ModHeaven requests the following permissions:

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the ModHeaven mobile application.