Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 22, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Straight Pool Scoring App ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information:

• Account information (username, email address, password)
• Profile information (optional display name, profile picture)
• Game statistics and scores

2.2 Usage Information:

• Game history and performance statistics
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Device information (device type, operating system, app version)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To create and maintain your user account
• To track and store your game scores and statistics
• To improve and optimize our app's performance
• To provide technical support and respond to your inquiries
• To send important notifications about the app or your account

4. Advertising

We use Google Mobile Ads SDK to display banner advertisements within our app. This service helps to support the app and keep it free for users. To provide relevant ads, the SDK may collect and share certain data with Google and its advertising partners. This includes:

• **Identifiers:** Device identifiers (such as the Advertising ID) and app set IDs.
• **App activity:** Information about your interactions with the app and the ads, including impressions and clicks.
• **Diagnostic information:** Data related to the SDK's performance, crash logs, and energy usage.
• **Approximate location:** The device's IP address, which may be used to estimate your general location for ad targeting.

This data is used to provide, maintain, and improve our ad services and to combat fraudulent activity. Please note that this data is not processed ephemerally and is retained for purposes of reporting and optimization.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored on secure servers and encrypted during transmission.

6. International Data Transfers

To provide our services and display ads, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Google and its advertising partners for the purpose of serving ads
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

9. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If your app is used by children, ad requests are tagged for "child-directed treatment" to ensure that non-personalized ads are served in compliance with regulations like COPPA. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

ut.mehrotra@gmail.com