Privacy Policy - Tap Away Arrows by ALFA Labs

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tap Away Arrows by ALFA Labs ("we", "our", or "the Game"). We are committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our players. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you download, install, and play Tap Away Arrows by ALFA Labs on your Android device.

Our core philosophy is simple: we believe puzzle gaming should be fun, safe, and private. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.

2. Information We Collect

Tap Away Arrows by ALFA Labs is designed to operate primarily offline and on-device without requiring you to create an account, register, or provide personal identifiable information (PII).

A. Local Gameplay Data (Stored on Your Device)

All your game progression is stored locally in an encrypted/private SQLite database using Android Room on your physical device. This includes:

Completed levels and high scores
Golden Coin balance earned or purchased
Game settings (audio volume, sound effects toggle, and haptic vibration preferences)
Number of hints and rescue continues used

This data never leaves your device unless backed up via standard Android OS cloud backup features you manage.

B. Google Play In-App Purchases

The game offers optional in-app purchases for Golden Coins via the official Google Play Billing Library (version 8.0.0+).

All financial transactions, credit card processing, and billing details are handled directly and securely by Google Play.
We never receive or store your credit card numbers, bank details, or billing addresses.
We only receive cryptographic verification tokens from Google Play confirming successful purchase completion in order to credit your virtual coins in-game.

3. Permissions Requested

Tap Away Arrows by ALFA Labs requests only the minimal permissions required for optimal gameplay:

INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Required by the Google Play Billing Library to securely communicate with Google Play servers to verify and restore in-app purchases.
VIBRATE: Used solely to provide subtle tactile/haptic feedback when tapping arrows, clearing boards, or when arrow collisions occur. Can be toggled on/off in the Game Settings.

4. Third-Party Services

The application relies on trusted services provided by Google LLC:

Google Play Services & Google Play Billing: Used to facilitate in-app purchases, verify store licensing, and ensure app integrity.
Google Privacy Policy

5. Children's Privacy

Tap Away Arrows by ALFA Labs is a family-friendly logic puzzle game suitable for all general audiences. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google Play Families Policy:

We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13.
No social logins, user tracking, or behavioral profiling are included in the game.
If a parent or guardian discovers that their child has provided personal information without consent, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to remove such information.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Since gameplay data is stored strictly on your local device, you maintain full control over your data at all times:

Clear Data: You can wipe all game data, progress, and coin balances at any time by going to your Android device's Settings > Apps > Tap Away Arrows by ALFA Labs > Storage > Clear Storage / Clear Data.
Uninstalling: Uninstalling the application automatically deletes all local databases and saved game states.

7. Security

We value your trust in providing us your information. We utilize standard Android security models, sandboxed storage, and Google Play's encrypted communication protocols to safeguard transactions and application integrity.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect app updates, new regulations, or Play Console requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date". We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact ALFA Labs directly:

Developer: ALFA Labs

Application: Tap Away Arrows by ALFA Labs

Contact Email: sheikhalfattah48902@gmail.com