ZenWord Puzzle - Word Search

Privacy Policy

Welcome to the official Privacy Policy for ZenWord Puzzle - Word Search ("the Game", "the Application"), developed and published by Keshav Studios ("we", "us", or "our"). We understand how important your privacy is, and we are committed to being completely transparent about how our game operates and handles information.

1. Information We Collect and Store

A. Local Gameplay & Progress Data

ZenWord Puzzle is designed to let you play without mandatory account registration or invasive profile creation. All essential game data is stored directly in your device’s local memory (via standard Android SharedPreferences / local storage):

• Puzzle Progression: Current completed levels, earned stars, unlocked Zen Journey chapters (Forests, Oceans, Nature, Celestial), and daily puzzle completion streaks.
• Player Customizations: Theme preferences (Lotus Blossom, Bamboo Sanctuary, Misty Ocean, Twilight Lavender), sound effects volume, and tactile haptic vibration toggles.
• Personal Zen Vocabulary: Discovered bonus words, definitions viewed, and saved vocabulary cards.
• In-Game Boosters: Accumulated First Letter reveals and Word Solvers.

B. Technical & Diagnostics Data

When you download and play the game through the Google Play Store, non-identifiable technical telemetry may be aggregated automatically by Google Play Console:

• Operating system version (e.g. Android 13, 14, 15).
• Device manufacturer and model for screen ratio adaptation.
• Anonymized crash stack traces to help us identify and resolve bugs quickly.

2. Android App Permissions and Why They Are Used

ZenWord Puzzle requests only the absolute minimum permissions needed to operate smoothly:

3. Third-Party Services & Advertising

To maintain ZenWord Puzzle as a free-to-play game, we may integrate reputable third-party SDKs provided by Google LLC that adhere to strict privacy frameworks:

• Google Play Services: Ensures game compatibility, licensing validation, and secure platform integration (Google Privacy Policy).
• Google AdMob: May display non-intrusive banner, interstitial, or rewarded video advertisements. AdMob uses the Google Advertising ID (GAID) in accordance with Google Play Developer Policy and user consent choices under GDPR / UMP regulations.
• Google Play In-App Billing: Processes all financial transactions securely. Keshav Studios never sees, collects, or stores your credit card numbers or banking information.

4. How We Use Your Information

Any technical data collected through the app or platform services is used solely to:

• Maintain seamless, uninterrupted word search gameplay.
• Save and restore your level progress, vocabulary list, and daily streaks locally.
• Diagnose software crashes and optimize graphics performance across diverse Android screen sizes.
• Deliver rewarded hint mechanics when requested by the player.

We never sell, rent, lease, or share your personal information with data brokers or marketing aggregators.

5. Data Security and Local Storage

Because ZenWord Puzzle stores your progress locally on your Android device:

• Your progress is isolated within Android's sandboxed application storage.
• No external user account or password is required, eliminating the risk of cloud credential breaches.
• All network communications (e.g. licensing and Google Play Services) use encrypted HTTPS/TLS protocols.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & Family Policy Compliance)

ZenWord Puzzle is a family-friendly game rated for Everyone (3+). We are committed to protecting the privacy of young players:

• We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.
• If child-directed ad settings apply, ads are served in non-personalized mode without behavioral profiling in compliance with COPPA and Google Play Families Policy.
• If a parent or guardian believes personal data has inadvertently reached us, please contact us at keshavstudiosindia@gmail.com and we will immediately take corrective action.

7. Player Rights & Data Reset

You have full control over your game data:

• Resetting Game Progress: You can reset all levels, stars, and saved words at any time by going to your Android device’s Settings > Apps > ZenWord Puzzle > Storage > Clear Storage / Clear Data.
• Ad Personalization Opt-Out: You can reset or delete your Advertising ID at any time via Android Settings > Google > Ads.
• Sound & Haptics: You can turn sound effects and haptic vibrations on or off anytime directly inside the game settings menu.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect game enhancements, new features, or regulatory changes. The latest version will always be accessible at keshavstudios.com/zenwordpuzzle-privacy.html with the updated effective date.