Privacy Policy for Tic Tac Battle

Effective Date: 31 March 2026
Last Updated: May 2026

App Information	Details
App Name	Tic Tac Battle
Developer	AppVerge
Contact	theappverge@gmail.com
Platform	Android (Google Play Store)

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tic Tac Battle, a classic strategy game developed by AppVerge. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you download, install, and play Tic Tac Battle on your Android device.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices. By using Tic Tac Battle, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the app.

2. About the Game

Tic Tac Battle is a local mobile game that allows players to:

Play Classic Tic Tac Toe (standard 3x3 rules)
Play Battle Mode (3 marks maximum per player)
Play against an AI opponent (Easy, Medium, Hard difficulty)
Play against a Friend on the same device (local 2-player)
Use a turn timer for competitive play
Undo moves (limited free undos or via rewarded ads)
Remove ads via a premium subscription

The game does NOT require an internet connection to play.

All gameplay is processed entirely on your device.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information We Do Not Collect

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any of the following:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Location data (GPS or IP-based)
Photos, camera, or microphone data
Contacts or social media profiles
Any personally identifiable information (PII)

3.2 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The following data is saved only on your device using local storage (SharedPreferences). It never leaves your device and is never sent to our servers:

Game settings (Classic or Battle mode selection)
Opponent preference (AI or Friend mode)
AI difficulty level (Easy, Medium, Hard)
Turn timer setting (On/Off and duration)
Sound enabled or disabled preference
Number of undo moves remaining today
Number of rewarded ad undos used today
Premium/subscription status (ads removed or not)
Games completed count (for interstitial ad frequency)
Legal terms acceptance status
First-time launch flag

3.3 Non-Personal Data Collected Automatically

When you use the app, third-party SDKs integrated into the app (Facebook Audience Network) may automatically collect:

Device type and model
Operating system version
Mobile advertising ID (GAID on Android)
App version
General usage patterns and ad interaction data
Network connection type

This data is collected by third parties, not by us directly, and is subject to their own privacy policies (see Section 5).

4. How We Use Information

The locally stored game data is used solely to:

Remember your game preferences between sessions
Track daily undo limits to enforce fair usage
Determine when to show interstitial ads (every 4 games)
Maintain your premium status if you have subscribed
Show the correct first-launch instructions and legal dialogs

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or any purpose beyond making the game function correctly.

5. Advertising

5.1 Facebook Audience Network (FAN)

Tic Tac Battle uses Facebook Audience Network to serve advertisements. The following ad formats are used:

Ad Type	Description
Banner Ads	Displayed at the bottom of the home screen and game screen
Interstitial Ads	Full-screen ads shown after every 4 completed games
Rewarded Video	Optional ads users can watch to earn additional undo moves

Facebook Audience Network may collect and process:

Mobile Advertising ID (GAID)
Device identifiers
IP address (used to determine general region)
Ad interaction data (clicks, views, completions)
App usage signals

This data is used by Facebook to serve personalised or contextual advertisements.

Facebook's data practices are governed by:

Facebook Privacy Policy:
Facebook Privacy Policy
Facebook Ads Policy:
Facebook Ads Policy
Audience Network Policy:
Audience Network Policy

5.2 Ad-Free Experience

Users who purchase a premium subscription will not see any banner, interstitial, or rewarded ads. No ad-related data collection by Facebook Audience Network will occur for premium users during ad-free sessions.

5.3 Advertising ID

Android devices have a resettable Advertising ID (GAID).

You can reset or opt out of personalised advertising at any time through your device settings:

Settings > Google > Ads > Reset Advertising ID

Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalisation

6. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

6.1 What We Offer

Tic Tac Battle offers optional premium subscriptions that remove all advertisements from the game:

Monthly Plan — Billed monthly
6-Month Plan — Billed every 6 months
Yearly Plan — Billed annually (best value)

6.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed exclusively by Google Play Billing.

We do not collect, see, or store any payment information such as credit card numbers, bank details, or billing addresses. Google handles all payment transactions securely.

Google Play's privacy policy applies to all transactions:

Google Privacy Policy

6.3 Subscription Data

When you subscribe:

Your subscription status (active or inactive) is verified with Google Play each time you open the app or resume it from the background.
The verified status is stored locally on your device.
We store a purchase token locally to verify your subscription is genuine and active.
If your subscription expires or is cancelled, the app will detect this automatically and re-enable ads.

6.4 Subscription Management

You can manage, pause, or cancel your subscription at any time through Google Play:

Google Play Store > Account > Payments & Subscriptions > Subscriptions

Or visit:

Google Play Subscriptions

Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial periods unless required by applicable law.

6.5 Subscription Across Devices

Your subscription is tied to your Google account. If you sign in with the same Google account on another device, your premium status will be automatically restored when the app verifies your subscription with Google Play.

6.6 Restoring Purchases

If you reinstall the app or switch devices, you can restore your subscription by opening the app while signed into the same Google account used for the original purchase. The app automatically checks your subscription status on launch.

7. Internet Connectivity

Tic Tac Battle is designed to be fully playable offline.

All game modes (vs AI, vs Friend) work without internet
All game logic runs entirely on your device
Sound effects are stored locally and work offline
Game settings and preferences work offline

Internet connection is only used for:

Loading and displaying advertisements (when applicable)
Verifying subscription status with Google Play
Loading rewarded video ads for undo moves

If you are offline:

Ads will not load (no ad-related data collection occurs)
Subscription verification is skipped until you reconnect
Your last known subscription status is used temporarily
All gameplay continues to function normally

8. Data Storage and Retention

8.1 Local Storage

All game data is stored locally on your device using Android's SharedPreferences system. This data:

Never leaves your device
Is not backed up to any cloud server by us
Is deleted when you uninstall the app or clear app data
Can be cleared at any time via:

Settings > Apps > Tic Tac Battle > Storage > Clear Data

8.2 No Server Storage

We do not operate any servers that store your personal data.

We do not have databases containing user accounts, profiles, game history, or any personal information.

8.3 Retention Period

Since all data is stored locally on your device, it is retained until you:

Uninstall the application
Clear the app's data from device settings
Factory reset your device

9. Children's Privacy

Tic Tac Battle is a general audience game and is not specifically directed at children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
The app does not contain features that require children to provide personal information.
Advertisements served through Facebook Audience Network are subject to Facebook's policies regarding children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided personal information through this app, please contact us immediately at theappverge@gmail.com. We will investigate and take appropriate action, including deletion of any such information.

For users in the European Union, this app complies with GDPR requirements regarding minors.

10. Your Rights and Choices

10.1 Access and Deletion

Since we do not collect personal data on our servers, there is no personal data for us to provide or delete. All locally stored data can be deleted by clearing the app data on your device.

10.2 Opt Out of Personalised Ads

You can opt out of personalised advertising on Android:

Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalisation

You can also reset your Advertising ID:

Settings > Google > Ads > Reset Advertising ID

10.3 Uninstall

You may stop using Tic Tac Battle and uninstall it at any time. Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.

10.4 Subscription Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through Google Play without contacting us.

11. Security

We take the security of your data seriously:

All game data is stored locally using Android's secure SharedPreferences system
We do not transmit personal data over the internet
Payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play's secure infrastructure
Subscription tokens are verified directly with Google Play's servers using secure APIs
We do not store payment information of any kind

While we take reasonable precautions, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to keep your device and Google account secure.

12. Third-Party Services Summary

The following third-party services are integrated into Tic Tac Battle:

Service	Purpose
Facebook Audience Network	Displaying advertisements
Google Play Billing	Processing subscriptions
Android SharedPreferences	Local data storage

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy and terms of service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

App features or functionality
Third-party services we use
Legal or regulatory requirements

When we update this policy:

The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
Significant changes will be communicated through the app
Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Contact Information	Details
Developer	AppVerge
Email	theappverge@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.

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