Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 11, 2026 | Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Doğan Acar ("we", "our", or "us") operates the mobile application TapFlash (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our mobile application.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways when you use the Service:

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Account Data: If you choose to create an account to save your high scores and progress online, we may collect your chosen username/nickname. Our application utilizes anonymous authentication methods where possible to minimize data exposure.
• Communications: If you contact us for support, we will collect your email address and the contents of your message to resolve your inquiry.

B. Information Automatically Collected (Log Data & Analytics)

When you access the Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage through third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics for Firebase). This information may include:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (e.g., AD_ID), and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: In-game actions, session durations, levels completed, error logs, and crash reports. This data is rigorously used to maintain app stability and improve user experience.

2. Third-Party Services and Advertising

TapFlash is an ad-supported game. We use external service providers to serve advertisements and analyze our application's performance. These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.

AdMob & Personalized Ads: AdMob may collect and use your anonymous Advertising ID to deliver personalized ads. If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you will be presented with a User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent form allowing you to opt-in or opt-out of personalized advertising in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the game mechanics and leaderboards.
• To deliver targeted and non-targeted advertisements through our advertising partners.
• To monitor the usage of the Service and detect, prevent, and address technical issues or crashes.
• To respond to your customer service requests.

4. Data Retention and Deletion Rights

We retain your information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.

How to delete your data: You can clear your local progression by uninstalling the app or clearing the app data in your device settings. If you hold a cloud-saved account (via Firebase), you may request the complete deletion of your account and associated records by contacting us at the email provided below.

5. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may possess specific rights regarding your personal data:

• GDPR (Europe/UK): You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, and the right to restrict or object to certain processing (e.g., personalized ads) via the consent form provided within the app settings.
• CCPA (California): California residents have the right to request knowledge about the specific pieces of personal information we have collected, and the right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell your personal information to third parties in the traditional sense, but ad networks may collect identifiers as detailed above.

6. Security of Your Information

The security of your data is important to us. We strive to use commercially acceptable means (such as secure Firebase cloud infrastructure) to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Service does not knowingly target or collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.