1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing Scrambled ("we," "our," or "the app"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile word puzzle game application.

Scrambled is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes:

• What information the app stores
• How that information is used
• Your rights regarding your data

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

Scrambled stores the following information locally on your device using secure local storage (AsyncStorage):

2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

Scrambled does NOT collect, access, transmit, or store:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Device information beyond what's required for app functionality
• Contacts or photos
• Usage analytics or tracking data
• Advertising identifiers
• Any data from other apps

3. How We Use Information

The information stored locally on your device is used exclusively to:

• Save your game progress between sessions
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Track your statistics and achievements
• Enable daily challenge functionality

This data never leaves your device. We have no servers, no databases, and no way to access your information.

4. Data Security

All data is stored using AsyncStorage, a secure local storage system provided by React Native. This data:

• Remains on your device at all times
• Is protected by your device's security features
• Is never transmitted over the internet
• Is automatically isolated from other apps

5. Data Sharing

We do not share any data. Since we don't collect any data, there is nothing to share with third parties, advertisers, or anyone else.

6. Third-Party Services

Scrambled does not integrate any third-party services including:

• Analytics platforms
• Advertising networks
• Crash reporting services
• Social media integrations

7. Data Retention and Deletion

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over it:

• Reset All Statisticss: Use the "Reset All Statistics" option in the app's Stats menu (bar chart icon) to delete all game statistics while keeping your preferences
• Uninstall: Uninstalling the app completely removes all data associated with Scrambled from your device

We have no ability to access or delete your data because it never reaches our servers.

8. Children's Privacy

Scrambled is appropriate for users of all ages, including children. Since we do not collect any personal information, we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction).

Parents can feel confident that their children's privacy is protected when using Scrambled.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding personal data under laws such as GDPR (European Union), CCPA (California), or other privacy regulations.

However, since Scrambled does not collect any personal data, these rights do not apply to our app. Your data remains entirely under your control on your device.

10. Changes to This Policy

If we make any changes to this Privacy Policy in future versions of the app, we will:

• Update this page with the new policy
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Notify users through an in-app message if changes are significant

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. International Users

Scrambled can be used anywhere in the world. Since all data stays on your device and nothing is transmitted to servers, there are no international data transfer concerns.

12. Technical Information

While using the app, your device may access:

• Local storage (to save game data)
• Display settings (to render the game)

No network connections are made for the purpose of data collection. Any network access would only be for:

• Checking for app updates (handled by your app store)
• Your internet service provider

14. Consent

By using Scrambled, you consent to this Privacy Policy. Since we do not collect any data, your use of the app does not involve sharing any personal information with us.