Privacy Policy for Shabd
Last Updated: September 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to the Shabd (also referred to as Shabd) mobile game application (the "App"), developed by Devvrat Kalia ("we", "our", or "us").
We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding any data collected, used, or shared when you play our game. The App does not require any account registration or login. This policy has been updated to fully comply with Google Play Developer Program Policies, including the Google Play Data Safety requirements.
1. Information We Collect and How It Is Used
Depending on how you use our App and your device settings, we and our trusted third-party advertising and service providers process the following categories of data:
1.1 Location Data (Approximate Location)
- Data Collected: Approximate location (general geographic area such as country or city derived from your device's IP address). The App does not request GPS location permissions or collect precise geolocation.
- Purpose: Ad targeting and delivery, regional content and language optimization, analytics, anti-fraud, and compliance with local legal requirements.
- Sharing: Shared with third-party advertising and mediation partners (such as Unity Ads and Unity LevelPlay).
1.2 Device or Other Identifiers
- Data Collected: Google Play Services Advertising ID (AAID), device make and model, operating system version, network connection type, system locale, and device memory status.
- Purpose: Advertising attribution, frequency capping of ads, analytics, anti-fraud validation, and performance optimization across Android devices.
- Sharing: Shared with ad mediation networks (Unity LevelPlay, Unity Ads, Google Mobile Ads) for ad delivery and attribution.
1.3 App Activity and Interactions
- Data Collected: In-app ad interactions (impressions, clicks, completed rewarded video views), level progression, game streak counters, hints used, and settings preferences.
- Purpose: Core gameplay functionality, saving your game progress locally, maintaining high scores and streaks, and measuring ad delivery effectiveness.
- Sharing: Ad interaction metrics are shared with ad networks to confirm reward grants and deliver contextual ads. Gameplay state is stored locally on your device.
1.4 Financial Info (Purchase History)
- Data Collected: Transaction status for in-app purchases (e.g., hint packs, ad-free Premium upgrade, item identifiers).
- Payment Protection: All payment transactions are processed entirely and securely by Google Play In-App Billing (Google LLC). We never collect, store, or have access to your credit card, debit card, or banking details.
- Purpose: Fulfilling in-app purchases, restoring purchases, and analytics/fraud prevention.
1.5 App Info, Performance, and Diagnostics
- Data Collected: Crash logs, application responsiveness (ANR logs), diagnostic reports, and ad SDK performance metrics.
- Purpose: Identifying and resolving bugs, preventing crashes, and optimizing app performance.
1.6 No Personal Data or Accounts Collected
The App does not require or support user account creation or login. We do not collect, store, or share personally identifiable information (PII) such as your real name, email address, physical address, or phone number.
2. Summary of Data Safety Disclosures
| Data Category |
Data Type |
Collected / Shared |
Ephemeral? |
Required / Optional |
Primary Purpose |
| Location |
Approximate Location (IP-based) |
Collected & Shared |
No |
Required |
Advertising, Analytics, Fraud Prevention |
| Device / Other IDs |
Advertising ID (AAID), Device Specs |
Collected & Shared |
No |
Required |
Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality |
| App Activity |
App interactions (Ad views, gameplay) |
Collected & Shared |
No |
Required |
App Functionality, Advertising, Analytics |
| Financial Info |
Purchase history (In-app billing) |
Collected & Shared |
No |
Optional (on purchase) |
App Functionality, Analytics, Fraud Prevention |
| App Info & Performance |
Diagnostics & Crash data |
Collected & Shared |
No |
Required |
App Functionality, Analytics |
3. Third-Party Service Providers and SDKs
Our App integrates reliable third-party SDKs that process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies:
4. Data Security and Encryption
We prioritize the security of your data:
- Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between the App and our third-party services is protected using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS) encryption protocols.
- Local Storage: Gameplay progress and preferences are stored purely locally on your device using Android Jetpack DataStore and Room databases.
5. Data Retention and Deletion Request Mechanism
Your Right to Data Deletion:
Because the App stores your gameplay progress purely on your local device, you can delete all locally stored game data at any time by clearing the App's storage in your Android device settings (Settings > Apps > Shabd > Storage > Clear Storage/Data) or by uninstalling the App.
For any inquiries regarding data deletion or third-party advertising identifiers, you may contact us at wekstuff@gmail.com (or wekstuff@gmail.com) with the subject line Shabd - Data Deletion Request.
6. Children's Privacy (Families Policy Compliance)
The App is designed and intended for a general audience aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal data through our App, please contact us immediately so we can remove such information.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, app features, or regulatory standards. The "Last Updated" date at the top will indicate when the latest revisions took effect.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please reach out to:
Developer: Devvrat Kalia
Email: wekstuff@gmail.com / wekstuff@gmail.com
App: Shabd (Word Puzzle Game)