Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 31, 2026

Clevique ("we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of users of the Gem Mancala application (the "App") and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information the App collects, how it is used, and how it is protected.

1. Information We Collect

The App collects and uses the following information.

1.1 Firebase Anonymous Authentication

  • Data Collected: Anonymous user ID
    • Purpose: To identify user game records and settings
    • Storage: Firebase (Google's cloud servers)
    • Retention Period: Until the app is uninstalled or the anonymous account expires
    • Third-party sharing: Google LLC (for Firebase service provision)

1.2 Firebase Firestore (Game Records)

  • Data Collected:
    • Game mode (AI vs. / Local vs.)
    • AI difficulty (Easy / Medium / Hard)
    • Win/loss results
    • Score (each player's points)
    • Total moves
    • Play time
    • Play date and time
    • Purpose: To record and display user game statistics
    • Storage: Firebase Firestore (Google's cloud servers)
    • Retention Period: Until the user deletes the data
    • Third-party sharing: Google LLC (for Firestore service provision)

1.3 Firebase Firestore (User Settings)

  • Data Collected:
    • Sound settings (ON/OFF)
    • BGM settings (ON/OFF)
    • Animation speed
    • Purpose: To save and sync user settings
    • Storage: Firebase Firestore (Google's cloud servers)
    • Retention Period: Until the user deletes the data
    • Third-party sharing: Google LLC (for Firestore service provision)

1.4 Local Storage (AsyncStorage)

  • Data Collected:
    • Player name
    • Volume settings
    • Language settings
    • Purpose: To save app settings on the device
    • Storage: User's device only
    • Retention Period: Until the app is uninstalled
    • Third-party sharing: None

1.5 Google AdMob (Advertising)

  • Data Collected:
    • Advertising ID
    • Device information
    • IP address
    • Advertising interaction data
    • Purpose: To display personalized or non-personalized advertisements
    • Storage: Google's servers
    • Third-party sharing: Google LLC (for advertising delivery)
    • Details: Google AdMob Privacy Policy

1.6 Information We Do Not Collect

The App does not collect the following information:

  • Personally identifiable information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
  • Location data
  • Contacts
  • Photos/media
  • Microphone/camera access

2. How We Use Information

Collected information is used only for the following purposes:

  1. Providing Game Features
    • Saving and displaying game records and statistics
    • Saving and syncing user settings
    • Saving app settings (player name, volume, language, etc.)
  2. Enhancing User Experience
    • Displaying game statistics
    • Syncing settings across multiple devices
    • Optimizing app performance
  3. Displaying Advertisements
    • Delivering personalized or non-personalized advertisements

3. Third-Party Service Integration

The App integrates with the following third-party services to provide functionality:

3.1 Firebase Authentication

3.2 Firebase Firestore

  • Provider: Google LLC
  • Purpose: Storing game records and user settings
  • Data Sent: Game records (mode, difficulty, win/loss, score, moves, play time, date/time), user settings (sound, BGM, animation speed)
  • Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

3.3 Google AdMob

  • Provider: Google LLC
  • Purpose: Displaying advertisements
  • Data Sent: Advertising ID, device information, IP address, advertising interaction data
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Data Storage and Protection

4.1 Cloud Storage (Firebase)

  • Encryption: Communication to Firebase/Firestore is encrypted with SSL/TLS
  • Storage Location: Google's cloud servers
  • Access Control: Data is separated by user through anonymous authentication
  • Data Deletion: Data is retained until the user deletes it. To request deletion, please contact [email protected]

4.2 Local Storage (AsyncStorage)

  • Storage Location: User's device only
  • Access Control: Only accessible by the App
  • Backup: May be included in iCloud backups
  • Data Deletion: All local data is completely deleted when the app is uninstalled

4.3 Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption for communication protection
  • Anonymous authentication is used, and no personally identifiable information is collected
  • Data access control through Firebase security rules

5. Third-Party Data Sharing

We never sell, exchange, or transfer your information to third parties.

Except in the following cases:

  1. For Service Provision
    • Data transmission to Firebase Authentication, Firestore, and Google AdMob (for service provision)
  2. Legal Requirements
    • Court orders, legal proceedings, government agency requests

6. User Rights

Users have the following rights:

  • Data Access: You can view game records in the statistics screen within the app
  • Data Deletion: Uninstalling the app will delete all local data. To request deletion of Firestore data, please contact [email protected]
  • Advertising Opt-Out: You can disable ad personalization in your device settings

7. Children's Privacy

While the App is intended for all ages, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

8. California Residents' Rights (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request disclosure of collected personal information
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Refuse sale of personal information (we do not sell)

To exercise these rights, please contact [email protected]

9. European Residents' Rights (GDPR)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), European Economic Area (EEA) residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of personal data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of personal data
  • Right to Object: Object to personal data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact [email protected]

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. In case of significant changes, we will notify you through the App or our website (https://clevique.app).

The latest version is always available at:
https://clevique.app/en/products/mancala/privacy-policy

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or personal information, please contact us:

Clevique
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://clevique.app

We typically respond within 7 business days.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. It also complies with GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and APPI (Act on the Protection of Personal Information).

Last Updated: January 31, 2026
Effective Date: January 31, 2026