PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: May 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Carrom ("we", "our", "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Carrom collects minimal data to provide a great gaming experience:

We do NOT collect personal information such as your name, email, phone number, or precise location.

2. How We Use Information

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

These services may collect anonymous device identifiers and usage data. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.

4. Data Storage & Security

All game data (scores, coins, settings) is stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences. We do not maintain servers that store your personal data. Data transmitted to Firebase is anonymized and encrypted in transit.

5. Children's Privacy

Carrom is rated 4+ and suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The game does not require account creation or login.

6. Advertising & Tracking

The free version of Carrom may display advertisements from Google AdMob. You may see:

You can remove all ads with a one-time in-app purchase.

App Tracking Transparency (iOS 14.5+): On iOS, we will ask for your permission before tracking your activity across other apps and websites for advertising purposes. If you decline, you will see non-personalized ads. You can change this at any time in Settings > Privacy > Tracking.

GDPR Consent: In the European Economic Area, we request consent before collecting advertising identifiers or showing personalized ads.

6a. Data Retention

Game data stored on your device is retained until you uninstall the app. Data collected by third-party services is retained according to their policies:

6b. International Data Transfers

Firebase and AdMob may process data on servers located in the United States or other countries. By using the app, you consent to this transfer. These services implement appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers.

7. In-App Purchases

Purchases are processed securely through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not have access to your payment information. All purchases are cosmetic-only and do not provide gameplay advantages.

8. Your Rights

9. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data. Since we only store data locally on your device and collect anonymized analytics, you can exercise these rights by uninstalling the app or adjusting your device's privacy settings.

10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of data sales. We do not sell your personal information. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the app update and on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: carrom@claudecarrom.com