Welcome to Nebula Arcade ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Key Principle: Nebula Arcade is a fully offline gaming application. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data over the internet. All game data is stored locally on your device.

📊 Information We Collect

We collect only the following information, which is stored exclusively on your device and never shared with us or any third party:

Data Type	Purpose	Storage Location
Username	Personalize your gaming experience	Device (SharedPreferences)
Game Scores & High Scores	Track your progress and achievements	Device (SharedPreferences)
Coins & Currency	In-game economy and rewards	Device (SharedPreferences)
Achievements	Track unlocked achievements	Device (SharedPreferences)
Game Play Statistics	Show your gaming activity	Device (SharedPreferences)
Daily Streak Data	Track daily login rewards	Device (SharedPreferences)
Power-Up Inventory	Manage in-game power-ups	Device (SharedPreferences)
App Settings	Save your preferences (sound, dark mode, etc.)	Device (SharedPreferences)

🎯 How We Use Your Data

All data collected is used solely for enhancing your gaming experience within the app:

• Personalization: Display your chosen username and avatar.
• Progress Tracking: Show your high scores, achievements, and level progression.
• Gameplay Features: Manage coins, power-ups, and daily rewards.
• Settings: Remember your preferences (sound, music, dark mode, etc.).

💾 Data Storage

Nebula Arcade uses SharedPreferences (a local storage system) to save all game data on your device. This means:

• All data is stored locally on your device.
• Data is not accessible to us or any third party.
• You can clear all data at any time by uninstalling the app or using the "Reset Progress" feature in the app's settings.
• Data persists across app sessions but remains only on your device.

🔐 Permissions

Nebula Arcade requires the following permissions, all of which are used exclusively for core functionality:

Permission	Purpose	Required
Internet Access	Not required - The app works completely offline	❌ No
Storage	Save game data locally (SharedPreferences)	✅ Yes
Vibration	Provide haptic feedback during gameplay (optional)	⚙️ Optional

🚫 Third-Party Services

Nebula Arcade does not use any third-party services that collect or process your data. This includes:

• No analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase, etc.)
• No advertising networks
• No crash reporting tools
• No social media integrations
• No cloud storage

🧒 Children's Privacy

Nebula Arcade is suitable for users of all ages. We do not:

• Collect any personal information from children
• Require user accounts or sign-ups
• Share any data with third parties
• Use targeted advertising

The app contains no age-restricted content and is family-friendly. All games are suitable for children, with no violence, inappropriate content, or online interactions.

⚖️ Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your data:

• Access: View all your game data within the app.
• Delete: Use the "Reset Progress" feature in Settings to clear all game data.
• Export: Currently not supported (data is device-specific).
• Uninstall: Uninstalling the app will remove all game data from your device.

🛡️ Data Security

We take data security seriously. While all data is stored locally, we implement the following measures to protect your information:

• Data is stored using Android's secure SharedPreferences system
• No data is transmitted over networks
• No third-party access to your data
• App uses standard Android security practices

🌍 GDPR & CCPA Compliance

Nebula Arcade complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• No Personal Data Collected: We do not collect, process, or store any personal data.
• No Data Sharing: We do not share any data with third parties.
• Complete User Control: You have full control over all data stored on your device.
• No Cookies/Tracking: The app does not use cookies or any tracking mechanisms.

📝 Changes to This Privacy 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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Displaying a notice within the app when you next open it

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

📧 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

📋 Summary

✅ Google Play Console Compliance

This Privacy Policy meets all Google Play Console requirements:

Requirement	Status
Clear disclosure of data collection	✅ Compliant
Types of data collected	✅ Listed
Purpose of data collection	✅ Explained
Data storage location	✅ Disclosed
Third-party sharing disclosure	✅ No third-party sharing
User rights and control	✅ Explained
Contact information	✅ Provided
Children's privacy (COPPA compliance)	✅ Compliant