Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 21, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Snooker Scorer (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application and related services. This Policy complies with applicable laws, including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), as well as relevant international frameworks such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of data:

2.1 Personal Information

• Name and email address (for authentication and communication)
• Profile photo (optional, provided by you)
• Account credentials and user identifiers

2.2 Device and Usage Data

• Device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID, app instance ID)
• App interactions and analytics data (e.g., usage frequency, session duration)
• Crash logs and performance metrics (via Firebase Analytics)
• Approximate location (derived from IP for analytics or ad relevance)

2.3 Children’s Use

Our app does not target children under 13 years of age. However, the app’s content is family-friendly and safe for all users. When applicable, ad requests are tagged for “child-directed treatment” in compliance with COPPA.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Provide, maintain, and improve app functionality
• Personalize your experience and display relevant ads
• Analyze app usage for performance optimization
• Provide technical support and respond to user inquiries
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. Advertising and Analytics

We use Google Mobile Ads SDK and Firebase Analytics to serve ads and collect performance insights. These services may collect:

• Device and advertising identifiers
• Ad interactions (views, clicks, impressions)
• Crash, engagement, and performance data
• Approximate geolocation derived from IP

Data may be shared with Google and its partners for ad personalization, measurement, and analytics. You can learn more about Google’s data practices at: Google Advertising Policy and Firebase Privacy Policy.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your region, our legal basis for processing personal data includes:

• Consent: You provide consent when you create an account or allow analytics/ads.
• Contractual Necessity: To provide requested app features.
• Legal Obligation: When required to comply with law enforcement or regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate Interest: To improve user experience, ensure security, and prevent misuse.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements. If you delete your account, associated personal data will be securely erased or anonymized within 30 days.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored on servers located outside India, such as in the United States. Where applicable, we ensure such transfers meet adequacy or contractual safeguards consistent with the DPDPA and GDPR.

8. Data Security

We use encryption, access controls, and secure data storage to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Although no system is completely secure, we continually improve our technical and organizational safeguards.

9. Your Rights

You may have the following rights, depending on your jurisdiction:

• Access and obtain a copy of your data
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing (e.g., analytics or ads)
• Opt out of personalized ads via your device settings
• Under DPDPA, nominate another person to exercise your rights in case of incapacity or death
• For California residents: right to know, delete, and opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of data under CCPA/CPRA

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ut.mehrotra@gmail.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years old. If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us to remove it promptly.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the app implies your acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact us:

Email: ut.mehrotra@gmail.com

App Name: Snooker Scorer

Location: New Delhi, India

Privacy Level: Standard (DPDPA + International Compliance)