Sinking Steps – Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 October 2026

Sinking Steps ("the game", "we") is a puzzle game for Android and iOS. This policy explains what information is collected when you play and how it is used. We do not ask for your name, email address, contacts, photos or precise location, and the game has no user accounts.

1. Information stored on your device

Your progress (stars, coins, characters, settings and daily-puzzle results) is saved only on your device. It is not uploaded to us. Uninstalling the game deletes it.

2. Information collected by third-party services

Service	What it collects	Why
Google Firebase Analytics	Anonymous usage events (e.g. level started/finished, hints used), device model, OS version, app version, country (from IP), app-instance ID	To understand which levels are too hard or too easy and improve the game
Firebase Crashlytics	Crash reports and diagnostic data	To find and fix bugs
Firebase Cloud Messaging	A push token for your device	To deliver occasional notifications
Unity Ads	Advertising ID (GAID / IDFA where permitted), device and network information, IP address (approximate location), ad interactions	To show ads, measure them, and (with your consent) personalise them

These providers process data under their own policies: Google Privacy Policy, Firebase privacy information, Unity Game Player and App User Privacy Policy.

3. Your choices

First launch: the game asks whether you agree to analytics and personalised ads. Choosing "Essential only" turns analytics off and asks Unity Ads to show non-personalised ads.
Settings → Personalised ads: change your choice at any time.
iOS: the App Tracking Transparency prompt controls access to your IDFA. You can change it in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
Android: you can reset or delete your advertising ID in Android Settings → Google → Ads.
Notifications: reminders are optional. Turn them off in the game's Settings or in your phone's notification settings.

4. Notifications

If you allow notifications, the game schedules gentle reminders on your device (for example when a new Daily Puzzle is available). These are created locally and contain no personal data.

5. Children

The game is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will help remove it.

6. Data retention and deletion

Analytics data is kept by Firebase for up to 14 months. To request deletion of data linked to your device, email us with the subject "Data deletion" and we will process it with the relevant providers.

7. Security

All data sent by the game is encrypted in transit (HTTPS).

8. Changes

We may update this policy. The date at the top shows the latest version.

9. Contact

Email: codingapps128@gmail.com