Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

Welcome to "Rattib Alkalimat" (Word Scramble). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable laws.

Information We Collect

• Account Information: Username and email when you create an account
• Game Data: Scores, levels, and achievements
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app
• Purchase Data: In-app purchase history (we do not store payment details)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Data Type	Legal Basis	Purpose
Account Information	Contract Performance	Provide app services
Game Data	Contract Performance	Save progress, enable competition
Analytics	Consent	Improve the app
Personalized Ads	Consent	Display relevant advertisements
Crash Reports	Legitimate Interests	Fix technical issues

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve app services
• Save your game progress
• Enable multiplayer features
• Send game-related notifications
• Display advertisements (via Google AdMob)
• Analyze performance and fix issues

Data Retention Periods

Data Type	Retention Period	Reason
Account Data	Until account deletion	Service provision
Game Data	Until account deletion	Gameplay continuity
Purchase Records	7 years	Legal/accounting requirements
Analytics Data	26 months	App improvement
Crash Logs	90 days	Issue resolution

Advertising

We use Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may use cookies and advertising identifiers to serve personalized ads. You can manage ad preferences in your device settings or through the consent settings in the app.

Third-Party Services (Data Processors)

We share your data with the following service providers who act as data processors:

Provider	Purpose	Location	Privacy Policy
Google Firebase	Authentication, storage, analytics	US/EU	Link
Google AdMob	Advertising	US/EU	Link
Firebase Crashlytics	Crash reporting	US/EU	Link
Google Play/Apple	Purchase processing	US/EU	-

All service providers are bound by EU Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
• Encryption at rest
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits

Children's Privacy

This app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. For users under 16 in the EU, personalized ads are not displayed.

Your Rights Under GDPR

How to Exercise Your Rights

You can exercise your rights through:

• In-App: Settings > Privacy > Export/Delete Data
• Email: Send your request to hussein.dev@hotmail.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority in your country. For EU residents, you can find your local DPA at: https://edpb.europa.eu

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the app at least 30 days before they take effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Email: hussein.dev@hotmail.com