# 🔒 PRIVACY POLICY FOR TAP JOY

## Privacy Policy for Tap Joy - Balloon Game

**Last updated: October 21, 2025**

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## Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the Tap Joy app for mobile devices (Android and iOS) that was created by Melka Debele.

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## Information Collection and Use

**The Application does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal information.**

### What We DON'T Collect:

- ❌ No personal information
- ❌ No names or emails
- ❌ No location data
- ❌ No photos or camera access
- ❌ No contacts
- ❌ No device identifiers
- ❌ No usage analytics
- ❌ No crash reports

### What the Application Does Store:

The Application only stores the following data **locally on your device**:

- ✅ Your high score (stored only on your device)
- ✅ Game preferences (stored only on your device)

This data:

- Never leaves your device
- Is not transmitted to any server
- Is not shared with anyone
- Is deleted when you uninstall the app

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## Third Party Services

The Application does **NOT** use any third-party services that may collect information.

We do NOT use:

- ❌ Analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase, etc.)
- ❌ Advertising networks
- ❌ Social media integrations
- ❌ Crash reporting tools
- ❌ Any external APIs or services

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## Children's Privacy

The Application is designed to be safe for children. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children or anyone else.

**Age Rating:** Suitable for all ages (2+)

**COPPA Compliance:** This app does not collect any personal information from children under 13 or anyone else.

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## Security

Since we don't collect any personal data, there is no personal data to secure or transmit. Your high score and preferences are stored only on your device using the device's built-in secure storage mechanisms (Android SharedPreferences / iOS UserDefaults).

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## Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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## Your Rights

Since we don't collect any data:

- There is no data to access
- There is no data to delete
- There is no data to export
- There is no data to correct

Simply uninstall the app to remove all locally stored data.

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## Permissions

The Application requires the following permissions on mobile devices:

### VIBRATE (Android) / Haptic Feedback (iOS)

- **Purpose:** Provides haptic feedback when you pop balloons
- **Usage:** Only triggers vibration during gameplay for better user experience
- **Data Collection:** No data is collected from this permission

**The Application does NOT require or request:**

- ❌ Internet access
- ❌ Camera access
- ❌ Location access
- ❌ Contacts access
- ❌ Storage access (except for local game data)
- ❌ Phone access
- ❌ Microphone access
- ❌ Photo library access

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## Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

**Email:** melka144@gmail.com

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## Terms of Service

By downloading and using the Application, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

**Service Provider:** Melka Debele  
**Application Name:** Tap Joy  
**Type:** Free Application  
**Platform:** Android and iOS

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## Summary (Quick Version)

**🎈 Tap Joy Privacy Policy - Quick Summary:**

✅ **We collect ZERO personal data**  
✅ **Your high score stays on your device**  
✅ **No internet connection needed or used**  
✅ **No ads, no tracking, no analytics**  
✅ **100% safe for kids**  
✅ **Uninstall = all data gone**

**That's it! Your privacy is completely protected.** 🔒

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**This policy is effective as of October 22, 2025**