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Privacy Policy for Unblock Therapy
Effective Date: April 2026
Last Updated: April 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Unblock Therapy ("we," "our," or "the app") is developed by Cinderhound Studio. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our sliding block puzzle game on Android and iOS.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Game Data
- Game Progress: Level completion, star ratings, best moves, and puzzle statistics
- Preferences: Sound settings, music selection, and display preferences
- Hint Balance: Number of hints available, daily gift claim status
All game data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
2.2 Device Information
- Device model and operating system
- Unique device identifiers (Android Advertising ID or Apple IDFA)
- App usage statistics
2.3 Purchase Information
- If you make an in-app purchase (Remove Ads), the transaction is processed entirely by Google Play or the App Store
- We do not collect or store your payment information
- We only receive confirmation of your purchase status to unlock the ad-free experience
3. How We Use Your Information
- Save and restore your game progress
- Display relevant advertisements
- Process in-app purchases
- Improve app performance and user experience
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements, including banner ads and rewarded video ads. AdMob may collect and process:
- Device identifiers (Android Advertising ID or Apple IDFA)
- IP address and approximate location
- Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
- Device information (model, OS version)
For more information about how Google uses data, please review:
Opt out of personalized advertising:
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable tracking for Unblock Therapy
Note: Users who purchase "Remove Ads" will no longer see banner advertisements. Rewarded video ads remain available as an optional feature to earn hints.
4.2 In-App Purchases
Unblock Therapy offers an optional one-time purchase to remove banner advertisements. Purchases are processed through Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iOS):
- Payment Processing: All payments are handled securely by Google Play or Apple
- Data Collected: We do not collect or store your payment information
- Purchase Status: We receive confirmation of your purchase status to unlock the ad-free experience
- Restore: You can restore your purchase on a new device using the Restore Purchase option in the app
- Refunds: Refund requests are handled by Google Play or Apple according to their respective refund policies
5. Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: All game progress, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device
- No Account Required: Unblock Therapy does not require user registration or sign-in
- No Server Storage: We do not operate servers that store your personal data
- Security: Your local game data is stored in the app's private storage area, accessible only to the app
6. Data Retention
- Local game data is stored on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data
- AdMob retains data according to Google's retention policies
- Purchase history is retained by Google Play or the App Store
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: View your game statistics within the app
- Delete your data: Uninstall the app or clear app data in device settings
- Opt out of personalized ads: Through your device settings
- Remove ads: Purchase the "Remove Ads" option within the app
8. Children's Privacy
Unblock Therapy is not specifically intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not require any personal information to play.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
By using Unblock Therapy, you agree to this Privacy Policy.