Worm Snake.io: Arena Battle

Worm Snake.io: Arena Battle ("we", "our", or "the app"), operated by SoftTech Service, is committed to protecting user privacy and maintaining complete transparency regarding data handling. This Privacy Policy details how data is handled when you download, install, and play our single-player mobile arcade application.

1. Information Storage & Data Safety Disclosures

A. Local On-Device Storage (Single Player Engine)

The core game is built with an offline-first architecture. All gameplay progress and player settings are stored locally on your device via Android's native shared_preferences. This includes:

• Gameplay Scores & Records: Current scores, match statistics, high scores, longest body record, and total win counts.
• Virtual Currencies: In-game coins and diamonds earned solely by playing or watching optional rewarded videos.
• Unlocks & Progress: Unlocked serpent species/skins, quest progress, and career rank achievements (Rookie to Mythic).
• Preferences: Sound effects (SFX) toggle, vibration/haptics toggle, control scheme style (joystick vs. screen drag), and custom player tag.

B. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdMob SDK)

Worm Snake.io is free to play and is supported by advertisements served through the Google Mobile Ads SDK (Google AdMob). In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety requirements and AdMob's published guidelines, the AdMob SDK collects and processes specific data for ad serving, fraud prevention, frequency capping, and ad reporting:

• Device & Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (AAID) and technical device identifiers.
• Approximate Location: Coarse IP-based general region/country data to deliver regionally relevant advertising.
• App Activity & Diagnostics: Ad impression events, ad interactions (clicks, video completions), crash logs, and SDK performance metrics.

This data is collected directly by Google LLC under the Google Privacy Policy and How Google uses data when you use partner apps.

C. Platform Utility Handoffs

The application integrates standard Flutter and Android utility packages to provide seamless operating system features:

• in_app_review: Hands off directly to the Google Play Store dialog if you choose to rate the app.
• in_app_update: Prompts Google Play if an official app update is available.
• share_plus: Opens the standard Android native share sheet when you choose to share a match victory screenshot or score.
• url_launcher: Opens your device's default web browser when viewing legal policies or developer links.

None of these utility packages collect, log, or transmit any user information independently.

D. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, process, or sell any of the following:

• Personal contact info (Real names, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses).
• Contacts, phonebook, or address book entries.
• Microphone audio, camera streams, photos, or personal files.
• Financial, credit card, bank account, or payment data.
• Precise GPS location.

2. Device Permissions Usage

The app requests only standard Android permissions necessary for ad rendering and sensory feedback:

Android Permission	Purpose & Usage	Data Shared
android.permission.INTERNET	Required for downloading and displaying AdMob advertisements and verifying updates.	AdMob diagnostic and ad delivery data
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether an active Wi-Fi or mobile data connection is available before requesting ads.	None (Local status check)
android.permission.VIBRATION	Enables optional tactile haptic feedback during collisions, boosting, and UI button interactions.	None (Hardware control only)

3. Advertising & In-App Purchases Policy

Zero In-App Purchases: Worm Snake.io: Arena Battle contains no real-money in-app purchases (IAP). All serpent skins, tiers, power-ups, and game modes are 100% unlockable using virtual coins earned directly by playing.

Ad Formats:

• Interstitial Ads: Displayed between completed match runs or upon returning to the main menu.
• Optional Rewarded Video Ads: You may voluntarily choose to watch a short rewarded video ad to receive virtual diamonds, which allow reviving a run upon collision. Rewarded ads are never forced.

Ad Opt-Out & Reset: You can reset or delete your Android Advertising ID at any time via your device's settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID or Delete advertising ID.

4. Transparency: Computer-Controlled AI Opponents

In accordance with our commitment to fair and honest gaming disclosures:

• Every rival serpent in the arena is 100% computer-controlled AI with programmed navigation, food-seeking, and hunting behaviors.
• The app does not simulate fake multiplayer servers or mislead players regarding opponent identity.
• Because matches run completely locally, gameplay is lag-free and available offline anytime.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)

Content Rating: Worm Snake.io is rated Everyone / PEGI 3 (featuring stylized cartoon serpents, no blood/gore, and no real-money gambling).

Target Audience: The game is designed for general arcade audiences and is not directed specifically to children under the age of 13. The app is not enrolled in the Google Play Families program. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the European Union).

6. Data Retention, User Rights & Data Deletion

Because all game progress is stored locally on your device via shared_preferences, you have complete and immediate control over your data:

• Instant Local Deletion: You can wipe all high scores, unlocked skins, coins, and settings at any time by navigating to: Android Settings → Apps → Worm Snake.io → Storage → Clear Data.
• Uninstall Deletion: Uninstalling the application automatically deletes all locally stored application data.
• Assistance & Inquiries: To request help regarding privacy or data practices, contact us at contact@softtechservice.site.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us: