Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Star Battle Free (“the App”) is operated by O’Mara Technology & Design (“we”, “us”, “our”). This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and your rights over it. It applies to the App however you obtained it, including from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

2. Data We Collect

On First Launch (All Users)

When you open the App for the first time, we automatically create an anonymous session tied to a randomly generated identifier (UUID). No name, email, or device identifier is associated with this record. This session is used to sync your puzzle progress and streaks across app restarts.

Data synced for anonymous sessions:

• Puzzle completion status and progress
• Time spent on each puzzle
• Streak counts (daily, weekly, monthly)

If You Create an Account

If you choose to create an account, we additionally collect:

• Email address and password, or
• A token from Apple or Google confirming your identity (we do not receive your Apple or Google password)

If You Make a Purchase

In-app purchases are processed by the app store you downloaded the App from — Apple (via the App Store) or Google (via Google Play). We use Adapty (adapty.io) to verify purchase receipts and manage entitlements across both platforms. We receive a confirmation of your purchase (product ID and entitlement status) but do not receive your payment card details.

Performance and Diagnostics

In published (App Store and Google Play) versions of the App, we collect a small set of first-party performance and engagement events to measure and improve speed, reliability, and gameplay. This data is sent only to our own servers; it is not collected in development builds and is not shared with advertising or analytics networks.

The events we record are: app start, puzzle opened, puzzle completed, hint loaded, app errors, and performance stalls. Each event is stored with:

• A timestamp and a session identifier (regenerated each time you open the App)
• Your anonymous user identifier (the same UUID described above)
• The app version and platform (iOS or Android)
• Timing and related values — for example, how long a puzzle took to load or solve, and how many hints were used

These events are tied to your anonymous identifier so we can group them by session and app version. They are not associated with your name or email, and we do not use them to build an advertising profile or to track you across other apps or websites.

3. How We Use Your Data

We do not sell or share your data for advertising. We do not use your data for advertising. We do not use third-party advertising or analytics SDKs that track you across other apps or websites.

4. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policy:

5. Data Retention

• Anonymous sessions: Retained until you delete the App or use Delete Account in Settings.
• Named accounts: Retained until you request deletion (see Section 6), which permanently removes your account and all associated data from our servers.
• Purchase records: Adapty retains transaction records per its own policy. Apple and Google each retain store transaction records per their respective policies.
• Performance and diagnostic events: Retained in aggregate to monitor and improve the App. These events are tied only to your anonymous identifier, not to your name or email.

6. Your Rights

Delete Your Account and Data

You can permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time, using either method:

• In the App:open the App → Settings → Delete Account.
• From the web: visit starbattlefree.com/support or email us at mason@omaratechnology.com with the subject “Delete my account.” We will verify your request against the email associated with your account and complete the deletion within 30 days.

Deletion removes your account and all synced gameplay data (progress, streaks, and entitlements) from our servers. Note that completed purchases processed by Apple or Google are recorded by those stores under their own policies and are outside our control.

GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Erasureof your data — use Delete Account in the App, or request deletion by email, for self-service deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability— receive a copy of your personal data (email address, puzzle progress, streak history, and purchase entitlements) in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, email us at mason@omaratechnology.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Legal basis for processing: Legitimate interests (providing the game service and syncing your progress) and contract performance (fulfilling purchases you have made).

CCPA (California Users)

California residents may request to know what personal information we have collected, request deletion, and opt out of sale. We do not sell personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

7. Children

The App is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required for data consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe a child under the applicable age has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

O’Mara Technology & Design
mason@omaratechnology.com