Privacy Policy

Introduction

LumaCipher Games LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website www.lumaciphergames.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Website or use our Services.

This Privacy Policy applies to the LumaCipher Games website and all mobile applications published by LumaCipher Games LLC (collectively, the "Services").

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website or use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information through analytics tools deployed via Google Tag Manager, as well as standard web server logs. This may include:

• Usage Data: pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Technical Data: browser type and version, device type, operating system, screen resolution, language settings
• Location Data: general geographic location (country/region level) based on IP address
• Referral Data: the website or source that referred you to our Website or Services (where applicable)

Mobile App Usage Data

When you use our mobile applications, we collect usage statistics and analytics data through:

• Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, and Firebase Performance Monitoring (as described below)
• Our API: Game-specific data such as puzzle runs, event progress, daily objective completion, and ad rewards. This data is used for game functionality and is stored on our servers separate from Firebase analytics data.

This includes:

• Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers used to track app usage across sessions
• Screen Views: Automatic tracking of screens and pages you navigate to within the app
• User Events: Usage events such as gameplay interactions, feature usage, in-app events, and progression metrics
• User Properties: General attributes associated with your app usage, such as device and app information and engagement indicators
• Performance Data: App startup times, screen load times, network request performance, and custom performance traces
• Crash and Error Data: Crash reports, error logs, and diagnostic information
• Technical Data: Platform (iOS/Android), app version, device information, and system information

Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect Through the Website

Through the Website, we do not intentionally collect:

• Directly Identifiable Information: such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or contact details
• Account Information: the Website does not require registration or login
• Payment Information: we do not process payments or collect any financial data through the Website

Some mobile applications may collect limited identifiers as required for functionality such as analytics, subscriptions, crash reporting, or advertising.

Note: Under GDPR and similar privacy laws, IP addresses and certain technical identifiers are considered personal data. We collect IP addresses through analytics tools and server logs, but we do not use them to directly identify individuals. Where possible, IP addresses are anonymized or aggregated.

How We Use Information

We use automatically collected information to:

• Analytics: understand how visitors use our Website or Services to improve content and user experience
• Performance: optimize loading speed, design, and functionality
• Security: detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Crash Reporting: collect and analyze crash reports and error logs to identify and fix bugs
• Performance Optimization: monitor app performance metrics to improve loading times and responsiveness
• User Segmentation: analyze user properties and engagement metrics to understand user behavior and improve features
• Session Analysis: track session patterns to understand user engagement and retention

Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We share automatically collected information with the following third-party service providers to operate and improve our Services:

Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics

We use Google Tag Manager ("GTM") to deploy analytics and tracking tools. GTM itself does not collect personal data, but tools loaded through GTM (such as Google Analytics) collect usage information including:

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Browser type, device type, operating system, and screen resolution
• General geographic location (country/region level) based on IP address
• Referral sources and traffic patterns

This data is shared with Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. Google may use this data for its own purposes as described in their privacy policy. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses where possible.

Users may opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

Our Website uses third-party CDNs to deliver assets efficiently:

• Tailwind CSS (via CDN) – styling
• Lucide Icons (via unpkg.com) – icon assets
• Google Fonts – typography

These services may collect limited technical information such as IP address and browser details. Refer to each provider's privacy policy for more information.

Mobile App Service Providers

Our mobile applications use the following third-party SDKs and services:

• Google Firebase Services: We use Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, and Performance Monitoring to collect usage analytics, crash diagnostics, and performance metrics. Data is shared with Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt-out of analytics collection through your device settings or by contacting us.
• Google AdMob: Serves advertisements within our apps. Collects device identifiers and usage data for ad personalization. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• RevenueCat: Manages in-app subscriptions and purchases. Collects purchase history and subscription status. Subject to RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.
• Apple App Store / Google Play Store: Processes in-app purchases and subscriptions. Subject to Apple's and Google's respective privacy policies.

These providers may collect device identifiers, usage data, diagnostic information, and purchase information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Certain diagnostic and performance data may be necessary to ensure app stability and may not be optional. However, analytics collection can be disabled through your device settings or by contacting us.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies, localStorage, and similar technologies through analytics tools to:

• Analyze Website usage and performance
• Remember certain preferences (such as your cookie consent choices)

Cookie consent preferences are stored in your browser's localStorage and expire after 365 days. You may disable cookies or clear localStorage through your browser settings. Some Website features may not function properly if cookies or localStorage are disabled.

If required by local law (such as GDPR), visitors may be shown a cookie consent banner allowing acceptance or rejection of non-essential cookies.

Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Visitors)

For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing personal data varies by data type:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Our legitimate interest in ensuring website security and basic functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Your explicit consent (obtained through our cookie consent banner)
• Functional/Preference Cookies: Your explicit consent (obtained through our cookie consent banner)
• Advertising Cookies: Your explicit consent (obtained through our cookie consent banner)
• Server Logs: Our legitimate interest in security, fraud prevention, and troubleshooting

For mobile application analytics and usage data, our legal basis is our legitimate interest in improving app functionality, or user consent where required by law.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or contacting us. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Mobile Applications

LumaCipher Games develops and publishes mobile applications, including logic-based puzzle games such as Sudoku, Nonograms, and other related titles.

Data collection practices may vary slightly by application depending on features and platform requirements. Not all applications use all data types described in this Privacy Policy.

Where applicable, additional disclosures are provided within the app or on the relevant app store listing. All mobile applications are governed by this Privacy Policy unless otherwise stated.

Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information from our Website or Services only as long as necessary for the purposes described:

• Analytics Data: typically retained for up to 26 months (as configured in Google Analytics)
• Server Logs: typically retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting
• Mobile App Stats Data: typically retained for up to 26 months for analytics and service improvement purposes
• Firebase Data: retained according to our Firebase/Google configuration and Google's retention policies, and only as long as necessary for analytics, troubleshooting, and service improvement
• Cookie Consent Preferences: stored in localStorage for 365 days, after which consent will be requested again

Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect information collected through our Website or Services. However, no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EEA Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request information about what personal data we have collected about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing that relies on your consent
• Right to Opt-Out of Analytics: You may opt-out of Firebase Analytics data collection by contacting us or adjusting your device settings. Note: Certain diagnostic and performance data may be necessary to ensure app stability and may not be optional.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: Request information about what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information). You may opt-out of analytics data collection, though certain diagnostic and performance data may be necessary for app operation and may not be optional.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

General Rights

• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain analytics tools using browser settings or opt-out tools
• Do Not Track: Your browser may send a "Do Not Track" signal; we do not currently respond to these signals

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@lumaciphergames.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days).

Children's Privacy

Our Website and Services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children:

• United States (COPPA): We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age
• European Economic Area (GDPR): We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age (or the age required by local law in your jurisdiction)

Our mobile applications are general-audience apps and are not specifically directed at children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, or if you are a child and believe we have collected your information, please contact us immediately at hello@lumaciphergames.com. We will delete such information promptly upon verification.

International Data Transfers

If you are visiting from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate, including:

• United States (where our servers are located)
• Countries where Google processes data (as described in Google's Privacy Policy)

By using the Website, you consent to this transfer. For transfers from the EEA to countries outside the EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or other legal mechanisms as required by applicable law.

CCPA "Do Not Sell" Disclosure

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are required to disclose our data practices:

• We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA
• We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
• We may share personal information with service providers (such as Google Analytics) who process it on our behalf under written contracts that prohibit them from using it for their own purposes

California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Since we do not sell or share personal information for these purposes, no opt-out mechanism is necessary. However, you may still opt-out of analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner or by contacting us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact Us

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