# Privacy Policy for Block Forge **Last Updated: September 8, 2026** Block Forge (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use the Block Forge mobile application (“App”). --- ## 1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information when you use the App: ### a. Information You Provide * Username, nickname, or profile name, if applicable. * Optional profile information, such as avatar or game preferences. * Messages or support inquiries if you contact us. ### b. Information Collected Automatically * Device information, such as device type, operating system, and app version. * Gameplay statistics, scores, progress, and app usage information. * Log data for performance monitoring, analytics, and crash reporting. * Advertising identifiers or similar device identifiers, if advertising services are used. * Notification tokens, if notifications are enabled. ### c. Permissions Block Forge may request access to: * **Notifications** — to send game updates, reminders, rewards, or announcements. * **Internet Access** — for online services, advertisements, analytics, and other app functionality. You can manage or disable permissions anytime through your device settings. --- ## 2. How We Use Your Information We use collected information to: * Provide and improve Block Forge gameplay features. * Save and manage game progress, scores, and achievements. * Enhance user experience and app performance. * Respond to support requests and feedback. * Monitor app stability, analytics, and crash reports. * Detect and prevent cheating, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity. * Deliver and measure advertisements, where applicable. * Provide updates, notifications, and other app-related communications. --- ## 3. How We Share Information We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited information: * With trusted service providers that help operate the App, including analytics, hosting, crash reporting, and advertising providers. * When required by law or legal obligations. * To protect the rights, safety, or security of users and the App. * During a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or business transfer. Third-party service providers may process information according to their own privacy policies. --- ## 4. Data Security We use reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed. --- ## 5. Data Retention We retain information only for as long as necessary to provide the App’s services, maintain gameplay functionality, improve our services, and comply with applicable legal obligations. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at: **Email:** [GamingHStroke@gmail.com](mailto:GamingHStroke@gmail.com) --- ## 6. Children’s Privacy Block Forge is not intended for children under 13 years of age, or the minimum legal age applicable in your region. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so that we can review and remove the information where appropriate. --- ## 7. Your Rights Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights to: * Access your personal data. * Correct inaccurate information. * Request deletion of your data. * Request information about how your data is processed. * Withdraw consent for certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, contact us at: **Email:** [GamingHStroke@gmail.com](mailto:GamingHStroke@gmail.com) --- ## 8. International Data Transfers Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence. Where applicable, we take reasonable measures to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws. --- ## 9. Third-Party Services Block Forge may use third-party services for purposes such as: * Analytics * Crash reporting * Cloud services * Advertising * Notifications * Other services required to operate and improve the App Third-party services may collect and process certain information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services used by the App. --- ## 10. Advertising Block Forge may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks. These advertising providers may use advertising identifiers, device information, approximate location, or other technical information to provide, personalize, measure, and improve advertisements, depending on their services and applicable laws. You may have options to limit personalized advertising through your device settings or through controls provided by the relevant advertising service. --- ## 11. Gameplay Data Block Forge may collect gameplay-related information such as: * Levels completed. * Scores and achievements. * Game progress. * Gameplay statistics. * Game sessions and interactions. * General usage patterns. This information is used to provide gameplay functionality, improve game balance and performance, understand how users interact with the App, and improve the overall player experience. --- ## 12. Gameplay Disclaimer Block Forge is a puzzle game intended for entertainment purposes only. The App allows users to arrange and complete block-based puzzles and progress through different levels. Gameplay information may be stored or processed to provide features such as progress tracking, scores, achievements, and game statistics. --- ## 13. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the **“Last Updated”** date above. Continued use of the App after changes to this Privacy Policy means that you acknowledge the updated policy. --- ## 14. Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: **Email:** [GamingHStroke@gmail.com](mailto:GamingHStroke@gmail.com) **Subject Line:** “Block Forge – Privacy Inquiry”