Last Updated: March 17, 2026

This Software is provided by Chilly App Studio and is intended for use as is.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our services. By accessing or using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

• Developer Name: Chilly App Studio

• Contact Email: chillyappstudio@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

• Anonymous User Identifier

  When you use the App, an anonymous user profile is automatically created in the background. This profile is used solely to track which puzzles you have already seen, so that you are not shown the same puzzle twice. This profile is not linked to any personal information — no name, email address, or device identity is collected or stored.

• Advertising Data (Google AdMob)

  The App displays ads provided by Google AdMob. Depending on your consent choice (presented at first launch in applicable regions), these ads may be personalized or non-personalized:

  • Personalized ads: If you consent, Google may use your device's advertising identifier and other signals to show you ads relevant to your interests. This data is collected and processed by Google in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

  • Non-personalized ads: If you do not consent, you will still see ads, but they will not be based on your interests or behavior.

  For more information on how Google uses data in advertising, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

• Automatically Collected Data

  Our servers (hosted on AWS) may automatically log certain technical information (e.g., IP address) for diagnostic purposes, to maintain and improve the App, and to ensure stability.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Puzzle Tracking: We use your anonymous user identifier to keep track of which puzzles you have already seen, ensuring a fresh experience every time you open the App.

• Advertising: We use Google AdMob to display ads. If you have provided consent, ads may be personalized based on your interests. If not, non-personalized ads are shown.

• App Maintenance: Automatically collected server data helps us diagnose issues and improve App performance.

• Analytics: We use PostHog to collect anonymous usage events (e.g., puzzles viewed, swipe interactions) to understand App usage patterns and improve the experience.

4. How We Share Your Information

• Third-Party Services

  • Google AdMob: Displays advertisements within the App. If you have consented to personalized ads, AdMob may collect and use advertising identifiers and related data.

  • AWS: Hosts our backend servers. Anonymous user identifiers and puzzle-seen history are stored securely on AWS infrastructure.

  • PostHog: Used for product analytics and event tracking. PostHog may collect anonymous usage events, device information, and IP addresses to help us understand how users interact with the App. Data is processed in accordance with PostHog's Privacy Policy.

• No Sale of Personal Data

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade any user information to third parties.

• Legal Compliance

  • We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Data Retention

• Anonymous user profiles and puzzle history are retained as long as necessary to provide the core App functionality. Since no personal information is collected, there is no personally identifiable data to delete. If you wish to reset your puzzle history, you may do so by uninstalling and reinstalling the App.

6. Security Measures

• We use encryption for data in transit and at rest. Anonymous user data is stored in secure databases on AWS infrastructure.

7. Your Choices and Rights

• Advertising Consent

  At first launch, the App will request your consent to receive personalized advertising, where required by law (e.g., in the European Economic Area and the UK).

• Data Reset

  Because no personal account is created, there is no account deletion process. Uninstalling the App will effectively sever the anonymous identifier from your device.

• Contact Us

  For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at chillyappstudio@gmail.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

• The App is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain regions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such information, please get in touch with us so we can take appropriate action.

9. International Data Transfers

• Our servers are primarily located in the US-EAST region. By using the App, you consent to the processing of your data in this location, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when revisions were made. Continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

• If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please email us at chillyappstudio@gmail.com.