Privacy Policy — Patches

Last updated: 24 June 2026 · App: Patches (a calm logic puzzle) · Developer: H&H studio

This Privacy Policy explains what information the Patches mobile app ("the App", "we") collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using the App you agree to this policy.

1. Information we collect

Account identifiers. When you launch the App you are given an anonymous account ID by Google Firebase Authentication. If you choose to sign in with Google or Apple, we receive a stable account identifier and basic profile info (such as name/email from that provider) solely to link your progress to your account.
Game progress & leaderboard data. Your level progress, stars, best times and daily streak are stored on your device and, when you are signed in, mirrored to Google Cloud Firestore so they sync across devices. If you opt into leaderboards, a display name you choose plus your scores (completion times and stars) are stored and shown to other signed-in players.
Advertising data. The App uses Google AdMob to show ads. AdMob may collect device and advertising identifiers to serve and measure ads. We request non-personalized ads and show ads only after you respond to the consent prompt (Google UMP). The App does not use App Tracking Transparency / cross-app tracking.
Purchases. If you buy the one-time "Remove ads" item, the purchase is processed by the App Store / Google Play. We do not receive your payment-card details; we only store a local flag that ads are removed.

2. How we use information

To save and sync your puzzle progress and streaks.
To operate optional leaderboards.
To display ads (non-personalized) and to support the one-time remove-ads purchase.
To maintain security and diagnose problems.

3. Sharing & third-party services

We do not sell your personal information. Data is processed by the service providers that power the App:

Google — Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, and AdMob (Google Privacy Policy).
Apple — Sign in with Apple and App Store purchases (Apple Privacy Policy).

4. Data retention & deletion

Progress and leaderboard data persist while your account exists. You can delete your account from inside the App (Settings → Delete account); this removes your cloud profile and your leaderboard score entries, and resets the App to a fresh guest state. You can also stop all cloud storage by playing as a guest (signed out).

5. Children

Patches is a general-audience game (rated 4+ / Everyone) and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

6. Security & international transfer

Data is stored on Google Cloud infrastructure and protected by Firebase security rules so a user can only write their own records. Data may be processed in countries other than your own.

7. Changes

We may update this policy; material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.

8. Contact

Questions? Email etontsai@gmail.com.