Privacy Policy for Ludo Binge
This Privacy Policy explains how Ludo Binge (“we”, “our”, or “the App”), developed by Shivam Shankhdhar, handles, processes, and protects your information when you install and play our mobile game on Android.
ludo.binge1. Overview & Privacy Principles
Your privacy is fundamental to us. Ludo Binge is engineered with a privacy-first, offline-ready architecture:
No sign-up, email address, phone number, social login, or credentials required to play.
Turn state model (ludo-binge-offline-v2), theme selections, dice styles, and coin balances stay exclusively on your device.
We never harvest, sell, rent, or trade your personal data to brokers, data aggregators, or marketing firms.
Google AdMob delivers in-game ads (rewarded video hints and fortune spins) to support free offline gameplay.
2. Information We Collect & How We Use It
A. Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The App stores gameplay parameters in your device's sandboxed local storage:
- Current turn state and board position (ludo-binge-offline-v2 format for deterministic auto-pause & resume).
- Single-device pass-and-play local player nicknames and color quadrant selections.
- Virtual currency balance (LD Coins), fortune wheel streak counters, and unlocked cosmetic dice/arena styles.
- Audio synthesis settings and haptic feedback toggles.
B. Automatically Collected Technical & Advertising Data
When running with an active internet connection, third-party software development kits (SDKs)—primarily Google AdMob—automatically collect standard technical diagnostics and advertising telemetry:
- Device Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID / AAID), vendor identifiers, and hardware characteristics.
- Technical Diagnostics: Operating system version, device model/manufacturer, screen resolution, language settings, and crash telemetry.
- Network Information: Coarse IP address (used to determine general country or city for localized ad delivery).
- Ad Interaction Data: Ad impressions, click-through events, completion of rewarded video ads (e.g. to grant free hints or wheel spins), and fraud prevention telemetry.
3. Third-Party Services & Advertising Providers
Ludo Binge integrates third-party services that may collect information used to identify you and display contextual or personalized advertisements:
Google AdMob (Google LLC)
Ad NetworkUsed to deliver banner, interstitial, rewarded video, and app-open ads. Google processes device identifiers, location, and interaction logs in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
Expo / React Native Framework
RuntimeUsed for core mobile application execution, hardware graphics rendering, audio playback, and haptic feedback.
Expo Privacy Policy4. Device Permissions
Ludo Binge requests minimal system permissions strictly necessary to deliver core features:
| Permission | Purpose | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Retrieves Google AdMob advertisements and checks connectivity. | Required for Ads |
| VIBRATE | Provides tactile haptic feedback during piece moves, dice rolls, and turn cues. | Optional |
You can review or revoke permissions at any time via Android: Settings > Apps > Ludo Binge > Permissions.
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)
Ludo Binge is intended for general audiences aged 13 and older (or aged 16 and older in the European Union).
We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, or if Google AdMob has inadvertently gathered such data, please contact us immediately at s.shankhdhar1981@gmail.com, and we will take immediate measures to remove the information.
6. Data Retention, Control & Deletion Rights
How to Delete Your Gameplay Data: Since your game data is stored exclusively on your device, you can delete all records, history, scores, and unlocked assets at any time by navigating to Settings > Apps > Ludo Binge > Storage > Clear Storage / Clear Data, or by uninstalling the application.
How to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: You can reset or delete your Google Advertising ID on Android via Settings > Google > Ads > Delete advertising ID. Once deleted, advertisers will no longer be able to associate ad activity across different apps with your device.
Inquiries & Deletion Requests: For any questions regarding privacy or data rights, contact us at s.shankhdhar1981@gmail.com. We respond promptly within 30 days.
7. Rights for European (GDPR) & California (CCPA) Users
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights under data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right of Access & Portability: Request details regarding data collected by third-party advertising partners.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Delete your stored local data and request removal of ad identifiers.
- Right to Opt-Out of Ad Sale/Sharing: We do not sell personal data. You can opt out of personalized tracking via device ad settings.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will receive equal gameplay service and functionality regardless of exercising your privacy rights.
8. Security of Information
We prioritize the security of your data. The App leverages Android's native application sandboxing to isolate local storage from other applications on your device. Network communication conducted by advertising SDKs utilizes encrypted Transport Layer Security (HTTPS/TLS) protocols.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect app enhancements, legal requirements, or advertising policy updates. Any changes will be published directly on this page with a revised “Effective Date”. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please reach out to the developer: