DEcoDLE is a word and rhythm puzzle game. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains clearly and simply what data (if any) we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Who We Are
DEcoDLE is developed and published by Ad Astra Vanguard Studios. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: admin@adastravanguard.com
2. Information We Collect
DEcoDLE is designed to be played without requiring you to create an account or provide personal information. We may collect the following limited, non-identifying information:
- Gameplay data — puzzle attempts, scores, and game session statistics, stored locally on your device.
- Crash and diagnostic data — if your device settings permit, anonymous crash reports may be sent to help us fix bugs. This data does not identify you personally.
- Device information — basic device type, operating system version, and app version, used solely for compatibility purposes.
We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, location, contacts, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us for support.
3. How We Use Your Information
Any data collected is used solely to:
- Improve game performance and fix technical issues
- Understand how the game is played in aggregate (no individual tracking)
- Respond to support requests you initiate
We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, or profiling purposes.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated data with:
- Apple App Store / Google Play — as required by their platform policies
- Crash reporting services — only anonymous technical diagnostics, never personal data
5. In-App Purchases
DEcoDLE offers an optional one-time in-app purchase ("DEcoDLE PRO") that unlocks additional features. This purchase is processed entirely through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store — we do not collect, store, or process your payment information directly.
Purchase records are managed by Apple or Google under their respective terms and privacy policies. We receive only a confirmation of the purchase status from the platform — no payment details, card numbers, or billing information are transmitted to us.
The in-app purchase is non-consumable and non-expiring. To restore a previous purchase on a new device, use the "Restore Purchase" option within the app.
6. Children's Privacy
DEcoDLE is suitable for general audiences including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your region). The game does not require account creation, and no personally identifiable data is collected through gameplay.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at admin@adastravanguard.com and we will promptly delete it.
7. Data Storage and Security
Game progress and scores are stored locally on your device. We apply reasonable technical measures to protect any data that may be transmitted. We do not operate our own servers that store personal user data — any platform-side data (such as purchase records) is held by Apple or Google under their own policies.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California) including:
- The right to know what data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of data sales (we do not sell data)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@adastravanguard.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Third-Party Services
DEcoDLE is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. These platforms have their own privacy policies which govern data collected by them. We encourage you to review:
10. Advertising
The free version of DEcoDLE is ad-supported. Ads are served through standard mobile ad networks and may use limited device information (such as device type and general location) to serve relevant ads. This is governed by the ad network's own privacy policy.
Upgrading to DEcoDLE PRO permanently removes all ads. PRO is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no ongoing charges.
- Free version — ad-supported
- DEcoDLE PRO — completely ad-free, one-time $2.99
- We do not sell your personal data to advertisers
- We do not build advertising profiles based on your gameplay data
11. Analytics and Tracking
DEcoDLE does not use third-party analytics platforms (such as Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, or similar services) that track you across apps or websites.
Any internal usage data we collect is used solely to improve the game and is not linked to your identity. We do not use tracking pixels, fingerprinting, or cross-device tracking.
If crash reporting is enabled on your device, anonymous diagnostic data may be transmitted to help us fix technical issues. This data contains no personally identifiable information and is not used for advertising or profiling.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of DEcoDLE after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: admin@adastravanguard.com
Ad Astra Vanguard Studios
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.