Welcome to MindGames. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our brain-training mobile application.
By using MindGames, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the app.
🔒 Short version: We collect only what's necessary to run leaderboards and sync your scores. We never sell your data. You can play as a Guest with zero personal data collected.
We collect different information depending on how you choose to sign in:
| Data Type | Google Sign-In | Guest Mode | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Name | Collected | Not collected | Show on leaderboard |
| Email Address | Collected | Not collected | Account identification |
| Profile Photo URL | Optional | Not collected | Leaderboard avatar |
| Anonymous User ID | Collected | Collected | Link scores to account |
| Game Scores | Collected | Collected | Leaderboards & profile |
| Games Played Count | Collected | Collected | Profile statistics |
| Device Info / IP | Not collected | Not collected | — |
| Location | Not collected | Not collected | — |
| Contacts / Camera / Mic | Not collected | Not collected | — |
We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any commercial purposes.
MindGames uses the following third-party services operated by Google:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication | Google LLC | User sign-in (Google & Guest) | View → |
| Cloud Firestore | Google LLC | Store scores & user profiles | View → |
| Google Sign-In | Google LLC | OAuth authentication | View → |
All data stored via Firebase is hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure and subject to Google's security and privacy standards. Data may be stored on servers located outside your country.
We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for commercial purposes.
Your data may be disclosed only in the following limited cases:
⚠️ Leaderboard visibility: When you sign in with Google, your name appears on the public leaderboard. Guest users appear as "Guest" with no identifiable information.
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service.
Upon account deletion request, all personally identifiable data will be removed within 30 days.
You have the following rights regarding your data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
MindGames is rated Everyone (E) and is suitable for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.
Children under 13 should use the Guest mode, which requires no personal information. If you believe a child has provided personal data without consent, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
We take reasonable measures to protect your data:
While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top.
For significant changes, we will notify users via an in-app notice. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any questions, concerns, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all requests within 7 business days.