📋 Contents
👋 1. Who We Are
Brain IQ: Puzzle & Mind Games is a brain-training and puzzle app for Android. We take your privacy seriously — we don't sell your data and we collect only what's necessary to run the app and show ads.
📊 2. What We Collect
Automatically (via Google SDKs):
| Data | Why |
|---|---|
| Device model, OS version | Fix bugs, ensure compatibility |
| App version | Remote config & force-update checks |
| Crash logs | Detect and fix app crashes |
| Game events (level complete, score) | Improve game design |
| Advertising ID (GAID) | Show relevant ads |
Stored only on your device (never uploaded):
- Game progress, levels, scores & achievements
- App settings (sound, theme, game order)
- IQ test results & daily challenge history
🔑 3. App Permissions
| Permission | Why It's Needed |
|---|---|
INTERNET | Load ads, Firebase sync, crash reports |
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Check if online before loading ads |
VIBRATE | Haptic feedback in games (can be turned off) |
BILLING | Process in-app purchases via Google Play |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Optional daily challenge reminders (Android 13+) |
📢 4. Ads (Google AdMob)
We use Google AdMob (Publisher ID: ca-app-pub-9119006880938588) to show:
- Interstitial ads between game levels
- Rewarded video ads to unlock hints
AdMob may use your Advertising ID to show relevant ads. To opt out, go to:
Phone Settings → Google → Ads → Delete Advertising ID
🔧 5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Advertisements | View ↗ |
| Firebase Analytics | Usage analytics | View ↗ |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash monitoring | View ↗ |
| Firebase Remote Config | App updates & feature flags | View ↗ |
| Google Play Billing | In-app purchases | View ↗ |
We never sell your data to any third party.
💳 6. In-App Purchases
Optional purchases available through Google Play Billing:
- Remove Ads — permanently removes all ads
- IQ Games Pro — unlocks export/import, unlimited hints & pro features
All payments are handled securely by Google. We never see or store your payment details. Purchases restore automatically on reinstall via your Google account.
👶 7. Children's Privacy
Brain IQ is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. There are no accounts, chat, or social features.
If you believe a child's data was collected in error, contact us at support.iqgames@gmail.com and we'll delete it promptly.
🌍 8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
EU users (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data, and to withdraw consent for personalised ads at any time. AdMob shows a consent form on first launch.
California users (CCPA): You can request to know what data is collected, ask for deletion, and opt out of data "sale" (we don't sell data).
To exercise any right, email support.iqgames@gmail.com — we'll respond within 30 days.
🛡️ 9. Security
- All network traffic uses HTTPS / TLS encryption
- Cleartext HTTP is blocked via
network_security_config.xml - Game data on your device is protected by Android's app sandbox
- We rely on Google's secure infrastructure — no personal data goes to our own servers
🔄 10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. When we do, we'll update the date above and may show an in-app notice. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated policy.
✉️ 11. Contact Us
Have a question, concern, or data request? We're happy to help!