# Privacy Policy for Sorting Party

**Last Updated:** June 24, 2026

Mykola Balats ("we," "our," or "us") operates the mobile application **Sorting Party** (the "Game"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play our Game. 

By installing and playing Sorting Party, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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## 1. Information Collection and Use

### A. Personal Data
Currently, Sorting Party functions entirely **offline**. We do not require you to create an account, register, or provide any personal identification information (such as your name, email address, or phone number) to play the Game.

### B. Automated Data Collection & Third-Party Services
While the Game currently operates offline without active custom backend data collection, we plan to implement third-party advertising and analytics services in the near future to support the Game's ongoing development. 

These third-party providers may automatically collect and process certain non-personal device information, including but not limited to:
* IP addresses
* Device brand, model, and operating system version
* Unique device identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID / GAID)
* Game performance logs and crash data

When integrated, these services will process data under their respective privacy policies:
* **Google Play Services:** [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
* **Google AdMob / AdSense:** [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)

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## 2. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR Compliance)

Sorting Party is designed to be family-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. The Game does not contain violence, inappropriate themes, or explicit content. 

Because we intend for the Game to be enjoyed by all ages, including children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EU), we strictly adhere to the **Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)** and global child safety standards:
* We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
* Future ad networks will be configured to request non-personalized, child-directed ads where applicable under store guidelines.
* Content elements (such as sorting decorative items like chips or tokens) are strictly visual puzzle mechanics and do not constitute real-money gambling or wagering.

If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us immediately so we can take necessary removal actions.

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## 3. Data Retention and Security

As we do not host a remote database or collect your personal data directly on an external server, your gameplay progress and local states are stored securely on your own physical device. We care about protecting any data collected by third parties (such as crash logs) and aim to utilize industry-standard practices to ensure its safety.

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## 4. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect game feature updates (such as adding online leaderboards, analytics, or active ad integrations). Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy text in this file. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for any modifications.

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## 5. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data privacy while playing Sorting Party, please feel free to reach out to us:

* **Email:** joul.otz@gmail.com
* **Developer:** Mykola Balats