This Privacy Policy explains how Heart Sort ("we",
"us", or "our") handles information when you use our mobile
application (the "App"). The App is published by EditBySK under the
package name com.editbysk.heartsort.
By using Heart Sort, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information stored on your device
Heart Sort stores game progress and preferences locally on your device using on-device storage (for example, SharedPreferences). This may include:
- Current level and completed levels
- Best completion times and star ratings
- Selected themes, unlocked shop items, and coin balance
- Sound, music, and haptics settings
- Daily free-use counts for undo, hint, and add-bottle boosts
This data stays on your device unless you uninstall the App or clear app data. We do not operate a cloud account sync in the current version of the App.
1.2 Information collected by third parties (advertising)
Heart Sort uses Google AdMob to display advertisements, including banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded ads. When ads are shown, Google and its partners may collect and process certain information automatically, such as:
- Advertising ID (AAID on Android / IDFA on iOS, where applicable)
- Device type, operating system version, and language
- IP address (which may be used to infer general location)
- Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks, and rewarded ad completions)
- App activity related to ad delivery and measurement
This information is collected by Google in accordance with Google's policies, not directly by us on our own servers.
1.3 Information you send to us
If you contact us by email at contact.earnslash@gmail.com, we receive the information you choose to provide (such as your email address and message content) so we can respond to your request.
2. How We Use Information
- To save and restore your game progress on your device
- To remember your settings and theme shop selections
- To deliver ads and measure ad performance through Google AdMob
- To offer rewarded ads for optional in-game benefits (such as coins or boosts)
- To respond to support requests
- To improve stability, gameplay balance, and user experience
3. Google AdMob & Advertising Partners
Our App integrates the Google Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob). Google may use cookies, mobile identifiers, and similar technologies to serve personalized or non-personalized ads depending on your device settings and applicable laws.
Heart Sort AdMob App ID:
ca-app-pub-2888844769194796~2321780659
The App may use the following ad formats (via AdMob):
| Ad format | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Banner | Displayed during gameplay at the bottom of the screen |
| Interstitial | Full-screen ads shown between levels at certain intervals |
| Rewarded | Optional ads that unlock hints, undo, add-bottle, skip level, or coins |
Learn more about how Google uses data: Google Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
You can manage ad personalization on your device:
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking / Apple Advertising
4. Legal Basis (where applicable)
Where required by law, we process information based on your consent (for example, personalized ads where consent is required), our legitimate interest in operating and improving the App, and/or performance of the service you request (such as saving game progress locally).
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Google (AdMob) — for ad delivery, fraud prevention, and analytics related to advertising
- Service providers — only if needed to operate the App or respond to support requests
- Legal authorities — if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public
6. Data Retention
- On-device game data is kept until you delete the App or clear its storage.
- Support emails are kept only as long as needed to resolve your request.
- Ad-related data retention is governed by Google's policies and your device settings.
7. Children's Privacy
Heart Sort is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country) without appropriate parental consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information within our control. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, especially for data processed by third-party ad networks.
9. International Users
If you use the App from outside your home country, your information may be processed in countries where Google and its partners operate, including the United States.
10. Your Choices & Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
- Opt out of personalized advertising via device settings
To exercise your rights or ask questions, email contact.earnslash@gmail.com.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
App: Heart Sort
Developer: EditBySK
Email:
contact.earnslash@gmail.com
Package ID: com.editbysk.heartsort