Introduction
MidShift Games ("we," "our," or "us") operates mobile applications including PictureBound: Travel Puzzles. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our games and services.
By using our applications, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Our games may collect the following types of information:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our games, including gameplay statistics, session duration, and feature usage.
- Advertising Identifiers: Advertising IDs provided by your device's operating system (such as Google Advertising ID) for the purpose of serving personalized advertisements.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data used to understand app performance and improve user experience.
Third-Party Services
Our games use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These services include:
- Yodo1 MAS (Managed Ad Solution): We use Yodo1 MAS to serve advertisements in our games. Yodo1 and its ad network partners may collect device identifiers and usage data to deliver relevant ads. For more information, visit Yodo1's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdMob: Used through Yodo1 MAS for ad serving. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Unity Analytics: We may use Unity Analytics to understand gameplay patterns and improve our games. See Unity's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our games.
- To serve advertisements and support free-to-play game availability.
- To analyze usage patterns and improve game quality.
- To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse.
Data Retention
We retain collected data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Analytics and usage data may be retained in aggregated form for improvement purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our games are designed for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to request deletion of your personal data.
- The right to opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.
To opt out of personalized ads, you can adjust your device's advertising settings (e.g., "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android).
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@midshiftgames.com
Studio: MidShift Games