Privacy Policy for Emoji World

 

Introduction

Welcome to Emoji World!

This Privacy Policy explains how Emoji World ("we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use our mobile game application (the "App").

Emoji World is a free-to-play mobile game with optional in-app purchases, available on the Google Play Store.

Important: We do not collect, store, or process any personal information that identifies you. This policy explains what limited data is processed by third-party services to enable ads and in-app purchases.

By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Collected Automatically

We do NOT collect or store any personal information about you. However, third-party services integrated into our App may automatically collect limited technical information:

Device & Technical Information:

  • Device model and manufacturer
  • Operating system type and version
  • Screen resolution
  • Language settings
  • Time zone

App Usage Information:

  • Game features used
  • Session duration
  • App version
  • Crash reports and performance data

Advertising Identifiers:

  • Google Advertising ID (GAID) - used only for advertising purposes
  • This can be reset or disabled in your device settings

Network Information:

  • IP address (temporary, for ad delivery and fraud prevention)
  • General location (country/city level only, derived from IP address - NOT precise GPS location)

1.2 In-App Purchase Information

When you make an in-app purchase:

  • Payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play Store
  • We do NOT collect, store, or have access to your payment information (credit card, billing address, etc.)
  • Google Play provides us with only:
    • Confirmation that a purchase was completed
    • The specific item purchased
    • A non-identifiable transaction ID

1.3 What We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we DO NOT collect:

  • ❌ Your name, email address, or phone number
  • ❌ Your precise GPS location
  • ❌ Your contacts, photos, or media files
  • ❌ Your payment or credit card information
  • ❌ Any information from your device storage
  • ❌ Microphone or camera access
  • ❌ Any personally identifiable information (PII)

No Account Required: You can play Emoji World without creating an account or providing any personal information.

2. Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services that may collect and process data:

2.1 Google Play Services

Purpose: App distribution, in-app purchases, and core Android functionality
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Data Collected: Device identifiers, purchase confirmations, app installation data

2.2 Google AdMob

Purpose: Display advertisements in the free version of the game
Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
Data Collected:

  • Advertising ID (GAID)
  • Device type and OS version
  • General location (country/region from IP address)
  • Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
  • App usage patterns (for ad targeting)

Ad Personalization:
AdMob may show personalized ads based on your interests. You can control this in your device settings (see Section 6 below).

2.3 Google Play Billing

Purpose: Process in-app purchases securely
Privacy Policy: https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-secure/get_legal_document?ldo=0&ldt=privacynotice
Data Handled: All payment processing is done by Google Play. We only receive confirmation of successful purchases.

3. How Data Is Used

Since we don't collect or store personal data, here's how the third-party services use data:

3.1 Advertising (AdMob)

  • To display relevant advertisements
  • To measure ad performance
  • To prevent ad fraud
  • To improve ad targeting (if you haven't opted out)

3.2 In-App Purchases (Google Play)

  • To process your purchases securely
  • To verify purchase ownership
  • To prevent payment fraud
  • To provide purchase receipts

3.3 App Functionality (Google Play Services)

  • To distribute app updates
  • To monitor app performance
  • To detect and fix crashes
  • To improve game stability

We Do NOT:

  • Send you marketing emails (we don't have your email)
  • Track you across other apps or websites
  • Sell any data to third parties
  • Create user profiles or databases
  • Use data for purposes other than those listed above

4. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share any data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Limited Data Sharing:

The only data sharing occurs with:

  1. Google (AdMob & Play Services)
    • As described in Section 2 above
    • Required for ads and in-app purchases to function
    • Governed by Google's privacy policies
  2. Legal Requirements
    • We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request
    • To protect against fraud or security threats
    • To protect our legal rights or comply with legal processes
  3. Business Transfers
    • If our company is acquired or merged, data processing responsibilities may transfer to the new entity
    • Any new owner must continue to honor this privacy policy

No Other Sharing: We do not share data with analytics companies, marketing firms, or other third parties.

5. Data Retention

5.1 Our Data Retention

We retain NO personal data because we don't collect any.

5.2 Third-Party Data Retention

Data processed by third-party services:

  • AdMob: Retains advertising data according to Google's policies (typically 9-24 months)
  • Google Play Services: Retains technical and purchase data according to Google's policies
  • Crash Reports: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging purposes

For details on how long Google retains data, see: https://policies.google.com/technologies/retention

5.3 When You Uninstall

When you uninstall Emoji World:

  • All app data on your device is deleted
  • No data remains on our servers (because we don't have servers storing user data)
  • Third-party services may retain historical data according to their policies
  • You can reset your Advertising ID to start fresh (see Section 6)

6. Your Privacy Choices

6.1 Control Advertising

Opt Out of Personalized Ads:

On Android:

  1. Open your device Settings
  2. Go to Google → Ads
  3. Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

Reset Your Advertising ID:

  1. Open your device Settings
  2. Go to Google → Ads
  3. Tap "Reset advertising ID"

Note: Opting out means you'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized based on your interests.

Additional Options:

6.2 Manage In-App Purchases

Control Purchase Settings:

  1. Open Google Play Store app
  2. Go to Settings → Authentication
  3. Choose "Require authentication for purchases"
  4. Set up purchase password or biometric authentication

View Purchase History:

Request Refund:

6.3 Delete App Data

Since we don't collect or store personal data:

  • Simply uninstall the app to remove all local data
  • No need to request data deletion from us (there's nothing to delete)

For data held by Google's services:

6.4 Contact Us

If you have privacy questions or concerns:

7. Children's Privacy

7.1 Age Requirements

Our App is suitable for general audiences. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Important: We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

Since we don't collect personal information from anyone, we don't collect it from children either.

7.2 For Parents & Guardians

  • Our game does not require registration or personal information
  • In-app purchases can be controlled through Google Play Family settings
  • Ads are served by Google AdMob, which complies with COPPA
  • We recommend enabling purchase authentication to prevent unauthorized purchases

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information:

Parental Controls:

7.3 Ad Content for Children

Google AdMob automatically:

  • Disables personalized ads for users identified as children
  • Filters ad content to be age-appropriate
  • Complies with COPPA and similar laws worldwide

8. Data Security

8.1 Our Security Measures

Since we don't collect or store personal data on our servers, your privacy risk is minimal.

8.2 Third-Party Security

Third-party services (Google AdMob, Google Play) use industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption: Data transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
  • Secure servers: Data stored in Google's secure data centers
  • Access controls: Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular audits: Google conducts regular security audits

8.3 No Guarantee

Important: No internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While Google uses industry-standard security, we cannot guarantee absolute security of data processed by third parties.

8.4 Your Responsibility

To protect your account:

  • Keep your device and Google account secure
  • Don't share your device with untrusted persons
  • Enable screen lock and authentication
  • Keep your device software updated

9. International Users & Data Transfers

9.1 Global Availability

Emoji World is available worldwide through Google Play Store.

9.2 Data Processing Location

Data is processed by Google's services, which may transfer data internationally to:

  • United States (where Google's servers are located)
  • Other countries where Google operates data centers

Google complies with international data protection frameworks including:

  • EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

9.3 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland:

Legal basis for data processing:

  • Legitimate Interest: To provide app functionality and non-personalized ads
  • Consent: For personalized advertising (you can opt out in device settings)
  • Contractual Necessity: To process in-app purchases you initiate

9.4 Your Rights (GDPR/UK GDPR)

If you're in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about data processed
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of data
  • Restriction: Limit processing in certain circumstances
  • Portability: Receive data in portable format
  • Object: Object to data processing
  • Withdraw Consent: For personalized ads (via device settings)

To exercise these rights:

Supervisory Authority:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9.5 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

For California Residents:

Since we do not collect, store, or sell personal information:

  • There is no personal data to access or delete from our systems
  • We do NOT sell personal information
  • Data processing is handled by Google per their privacy policy

Your California Rights:

  • Right to Know: What data is collected (see Section 1)
  • Right to Delete: Uninstall the app and manage Google data at https://myaccount.google.com/
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We don't sell data (none to opt out from)
  • Non-Discrimination: We don't discriminate for exercising rights

Contact: emojiworld2024@gmail.com

Google's CCPA Disclosures: https://policies.google.com/privacy/ccpa

9.6 Brazil (LGPD)

For users in Brazil, you have rights under Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) similar to GDPR rights listed in Section 9.4.

9.7 Other Jurisdictions

We respect privacy rights under all applicable laws. If you have questions about your rights in your country, contact us at emojiworld2024@gmail.com.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

10.1 Updates

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

  • Changes in our practices
  • New features or services
  • Changes in laws or regulations
  • Updates to third-party services

10.2 Notification of Changes

When we update this policy:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • For material changes, we may show an in-app notification
  • Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy

10.3 Review Regularly

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Current Version: January 27, 2026

11. Legal Information

11.1 Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy will be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation
  2. Mediation (if negotiation fails)
  3. Arbitration or courts in the United Kingdom (if mediation fails)

11.3 Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

11.4 Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Service, constitutes the entire agreement regarding privacy practices.

12. Contact Information

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your privacy rights, or our data practices:

Email: emojiworld2024@gmail.com
Developer: Emoji World
Country: United Kingdom

We will respond to inquiries within 7 business days.

Report Privacy Issues

If you believe there has been a privacy or security issue:

  • Email us immediately at: emojiworld2024@gmail.com
  • Describe the issue in detail
  • We will investigate and respond promptly

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