Privacy Policy for Gomoku

This Privacy Policy describes how the Gomoku mobile app (“App”) handles information when you use it on Android devices.

1. Summary

• Gomoku is a local board game. We do not require an account and we do not operate our own servers to store your personal profile.
• On Android, the App shows banner advertisements through Google AdMob.
• Some preferences (such as language and AI difficulty) are stored only on your device.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information stored on your device (not sent to us)

The App may store the following locally on your device using Android storage:

• Language preference
• AI difficulty preference
• Other in-app settings needed for the App to work

This information stays on your device unless you uninstall the App or clear app data.

2.2 Information collected by third-party advertising (Google AdMob)

On Android, the App uses Google AdMob to display banner ads. Google may collect and process information such as:

• Advertising ID
• Device information (for example, device model, OS version)
• IP address
• Ad interaction data (for example, impressions and clicks)
• Approximate location derived from IP address

We do not receive your name, email address, or phone number through the App.

Google’s use of data is governed by Google’s policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• AdMob & Ad Manager Policies

3. How we use information

• On-device preferences: to remember your settings and provide gameplay.
• Advertising data (via Google): to show and measure ads, limit ad frequency, and support ad delivery.

4. Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. Advertising-related data may be processed by Google and its partners as part of ad delivery, in accordance with Google’s policies.

5. Permissions

The Android App requests Internet access to load advertisements and related ad network services.

6. Children’s privacy

The App is intended for a general audience. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will try to help address your request.

7. Data retention

• On-device preferences remain until you clear app data or uninstall the App.
• Data collected by Google AdMob is retained according to Google’s policies and your device or Google account settings where applicable.

8. Your choices

• You can reset the advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads in your Android device settings (Google / Ads settings).
• You can clear the App’s storage or uninstall the App to remove on-device preferences.

9. International users

The App may be available in multiple countries. If you use the App outside your home country, information may be processed in countries where Google or its service providers operate.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when changes are made.