Privacy Policy for Twisted Pipes

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the game “Twisted Pipes”, developed by Witty Puzzles. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and inform you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data when you use our game.

2. Advertising (Google AdMob, Unity Ads & Meta Audience Network)

“Twisted Pipes” uses the following advertising services to display advertisements within the game:

• Google AdMob – a service provided by Google LLC
• Unity Ads – a service provided by Unity Technologies
• Meta Audience Network – a service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Depending on your consent, these services may collect and process the following information:

• Unique device identifiers (e.g. Google Advertising ID or IDFA)
• IP address (in shortened or anonymized form)
• Interaction with advertisements
• Device and app-related information

If you do not consent to personalized advertising, non-personalized ads will still be displayed.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via your device settings or within the app.

3. Analytics (Firebase Analytics)

“Twisted Pipes” uses Firebase Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to analyze how the game is used and to improve stability, performance, and gameplay experience.

Firebase Analytics may collect the following data:

• In-game events (e.g. level completion, feature usage)
• Approximate location (derived from IP address)
• Device and app information (e.g. device model, OS version, app version)
• Anonymous usage statistics

Firebase Analytics does not collect information that directly identifies you, such as your name or email address.

Analytics Control:
Users can disable the collection of analytics data at any time in the settings of the app. If analytics collection is disabled, no new analytics data will be collected from that point onward.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), particularly for analytics and personalized advertising
• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), to ensure stability, security, and improvement of the game

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

5. Data Storage and Processing Location

Data collected via Firebase Analytics is processed on servers operated by Google LLC.

This may include processing on servers located outside the European Union, particularly in the United States.

Google uses EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional safeguards to ensure an adequate level of data protection in accordance with the GDPR.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

Analytics Deactivation:
You can disable analytics data collection at any time via the settings of the app. This does not affect the functionality of the game.

6A. Data Retention and Automatic Deletion

Analytics data collected via Firebase Analytics is stored only for a limited period and is automatically deleted after 60 days.

This automatic deletion applies independently of any manual reset, deactivation, or withdrawal of consent by the user.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect legal, technical, or functional changes.

Any updates will be published within the app or on the relevant platform.

8. Contact

Email: support@wittypuzzles.com

9. Applicability and Previous Versions

This Privacy Policy applies from app version 1.6.0 onwards.

For versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.5, a previous version of the Privacy Policy applies and can be accessed at:
https://wittypuzzles.com/twistedpipes/old/privacy150#privacy

For versions of “Twisted Pipes” released before version 1.5.0, an older version of the Privacy Policy applies and can be accessed at:
https://wittypuzzles.com/twistedpipes/old/privacy#privacy