Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to the Astro Blast mobile application (hereinafter "the App"), a retro arcade space shooter developed and published as an individual project.

By installing and using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Last updated: 2 October 2026.

1. Data the App does NOT collect

The App is designed to work fully offline and without an account. The developer does not collect, store, transmit, or sell:

• Your name, email, phone number, or any contact information
• Your location (GPS, IP-based, or any other)
• Photos, files, microphone, or camera content
• Contacts, calendar, or any personal data from your device
• Usage analytics, crash reports, or behavioral data
• Any data that identifies you personally

2. Data stored locally on your device

The App stores the following only on your device, in private app storage that is not accessible to other apps:

• High score — the best score you have achieved, stored in SharedPreferences so the App can display it on the title screen and between sessions.
• No other data is stored. The App does not save your game progress, wave number, settings, or any other input you provide during gameplay.

You can clear all locally stored data by uninstalling the App.

3. Third-party services — advertising (AdMob)

The App displays advertising through Google AdMob, a Google service. AdMob is the only third party that may receive data from the App, and only when an ad is being shown.

The App uses two ad formats:

• Interstitial ads — full-screen ads shown between game sessions (when the App is sent to the background).
• Rewarded ads — opt-in ads the user can choose to watch in exchange for continuing the current game after defeat.

What AdMob may receive (for the purpose of serving and measuring ads):

• Advertising ID (a resettable, device-specific identifier provided by Android for advertising purposes).
• General device information (device model, OS version, language, approximate country derived from IP).
• Ad interaction data (whether an ad was shown, clicked, or closed).

Why AdMob receives this data:

• To select and display ads relevant to your general location and language.
• To prevent fraud and abuse of the advertising system.
• To measure ad performance (impressions, clicks) so the developer can be paid.

How to opt out of personalized advertising:

• On your Android device: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of ad personalization.
• Resetting your Advertising ID: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID.

The developer does not control Google's data practices. For details, see:

• Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• AdMob Help: https://support.google.com/admob/

4. Sound effects

The App plays short sound effects (shoot, explosion, power-up pickup, hit) generated locally on your device. The App does not stream, download, or upload any audio. No microphone access is used or requested.

5. Children

The App is intended for users 16 years and older. The App does not target children under 13 and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The developer does not knowingly collect any data from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through the App, please contact the developer (see Section 8) so the data can be removed.

6. Data security

Since the App does not collect, transmit, or store your personal data on any server, there is no server-side data that could be breached. The data that the App stores locally (only your high score) is protected by Android's standard app sandboxing.

7. Changes to this policy

The developer may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this document. If changes are material, the developer will make reasonable efforts to notify users (for example, through an in-app notice or an update note in the Play Store).

Your continued use of the App after a change indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the App's data practices, please contact the developer at:

Email: afoningerman@gmail.com

The developer will respond within a reasonable timeframe (typically within 7 business days).

9. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its processing.

Since the App does not collect your personal data, most of these rights are not directly applicable. However, you can always:

• Reset your Advertising ID to opt out of personalized ads (see Section 3).
• Uninstall the App to remove all locally stored data.
• Contact the developer (Section 8) for any specific request.

10. Governing law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the developer's country of residence, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

This document was last updated on 2 October 2026.