Acrostix Privacy Policy

Introduction

Krookedlilly LLC ("we," "our," or "us") built Acrostix as a word game application available on iOS and Android. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Gameplay Data
Your campaign progress, high scores, collectibles, and user preferences are stored locally on your device in an on-device database.

Score Submissions
When you complete levels, scoring data is sent to our servers to help improve the scoring engine, level design, and game balance. These submissions include:

• The sentence you wrote and the target word
• Your scores and score breakdowns (grammar, complexity, relevance, synergies)
• Game metadata (mode, difficulty tier, time spent)
• App version number and platform (iOS or Android)

These submissions do not include any device identifiers, account information, or any data that could be used to identify you personally. We use this data solely to improve the game's scoring accuracy and level design.

Advertising Data
Acrostix displays optional rewarded ads powered by Google AdMob. When you choose to watch a rewarded ad, AdMob may collect certain device information, including your device's advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS, GAID on Android), to serve and measure ads. This data is collected by Google and is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to this data.

Premium Sync Data
If you are a premium subscriber and choose to enable data syncing, your gameplay data (including campaign progress, high scores, and collectibles) will be synced through your platform's cloud storage service — Apple iCloud on iOS or Google Drive on Android. This data is stored in your personal cloud storage account and is governed by the respective platform's privacy policies.

Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be clear about the data we do not collect:

• We do not collect your name, email address, or any personal contact information through the app.
• We do not collect device identifiers or any information that could be used to identify you — advertising identifiers are collected only by Google AdMob when you watch a rewarded ad.
• We do not collect location data.
• We do not use our own analytics or tracking services.
• We do not collect payment or financial information — all purchases are processed entirely by the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Third-Party Services

Advertising (Google AdMob)
Acrostix includes optional rewarded ads served by Google AdMob. Rewarded ads are never forced — you may choose to watch an ad in exchange for additional daily scores. AdMob may use your device's advertising identifier and other device information to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and how Google uses data from apps that use their services.

Platform Game Services
Acrostix integrates with Apple Game Center (iOS) and Google Play Games Services (Android) to provide leaderboard functionality. Your use of these services is governed by their respective privacy policies. Participation in leaderboards requires you to sign in to these platform services, which is handled entirely by Apple or Google.

In-App Purchases
Acrostix offers a premium subscription that unlocks additional content. All subscription transactions are processed entirely by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play). We do not receive, process, or store any payment details. Subscription validation is performed on-device.

Cloud Sync (Premium Feature)
Premium users may opt in to sync their gameplay data via Apple iCloud or Google Drive. We do not operate our own servers for this feature — your data is stored in your personal cloud account and subject to Apple's or Google's privacy policies.

Scoring Data Updates
Acrostix periodically checks for updated scoring data to improve gameplay accuracy. These requests are authenticated with an app-level token but do not include any user data, device identifiers, or personal information.

App Store Services
Apple and Google may independently collect crash reports, diagnostics, and usage statistics through their respective app store platforms. This data collection is managed by Apple and Google under their own privacy policies and is not controlled by us.

Sharing Your Score

Acrostix includes a "Share Score" feature that uses your device's native share sheet. When you choose to share your score, you control where and how that information is shared. We do not access, track, or store any information about your sharing activity.

Data Retention

Your local gameplay data remains on your device until you delete the app or clear the app's data. Score submission data that we receive for level design purposes is fully anonymous and cannot be linked to any individual user or device.

If you use the premium sync feature, your synced data is retained in your personal iCloud or Google Drive account and can be managed through your platform's storage settings.

Children's Privacy

Acrostix is rated for all ages and is not specifically directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The app includes optional rewarded ads served by Google AdMob; these ads are not personalized for children and comply with applicable regulations.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has somehow provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@krookedlilly.com and we will promptly address the matter.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the limited data we collect. Score submission data is stored securely and access is restricted. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data in the following ways:

• Local Data: You can delete all local gameplay data by uninstalling the app or clearing its data through your device settings.
• Advertising: You can limit ad tracking or reset your advertising identifier through your device's privacy settings. On iOS, you can disable the IDFA via Settings > Privacy > Tracking. On Android, you can opt out of personalized ads via Settings > Google > Ads.
• Cloud Sync: You can disable cloud syncing at any time within the app's settings. You may also manage or delete synced data through your iCloud or Google Drive account.
• Leaderboards: You can opt out of leaderboards by signing out of Game Center or Google Play Games Services in your device settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through an in-app notice or by updating the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Krookedlilly LLC
Email: support@krookedlilly.com