Privacy Policy

Dhamaka Blocks ("the App") is developed and operated by Dhamaka Games ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

By downloading or using Dhamaka Blocks, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Dhamaka Blocks is designed to be played offline with minimal data collection. We collect the following:

Information stored on your device (not sent to us):

• Your best score
• Your daily play streak
• Sound and vibration preferences
• Whether you have seen the consent notice

This data is stored locally using Android SharedPreferences and is never transmitted to our servers.

Information collected by third-party services:

The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect certain data to serve relevant ads, including device identifiers and usage data. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

The App also uses Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics (Google) to understand gameplay patterns and diagnose crashes. These are consent-gated and do not collect personally identifiable information — events include gameplay milestones (for example line clears, level changes, and coin/booster/theme-shop interactions) and anonymised crash/diagnostic data. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

This website (dhamakablocks.com), separately from the App, uses Google Analytics to understand site traffic and improve our content. Google Analytics may collect data such as approximate location (derived from IP address), device/browser type, and pages visited. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Google Analytics only runs after you accept the cookie consent banner shown on your first visit; you can decline it at any time, and your choice is remembered on your device. You can change your choice later via the "Cookie Preferences" link in the site footer.

2. How We Use Information

We use locally stored data solely to provide core game functionality — saving your score, maintaining your streak, remembering your preferences, and tracking your coin balance and unlocked boosters/themes. We do not use this data for marketing.

Firebase Analytics data helps us understand which features are used and improve the game; Firebase Crashlytics data helps us find and fix crashes. Neither is used for advertising or shared for marketing purposes.

Website Google Analytics data helps us understand site traffic and improve our web content. It is not used for advertising or shared for marketing purposes.

AdMob may use collected data to personalise advertisements shown to you. You can opt out of personalised ads through your Android device settings under Google → Ads.

3. Advertising

Dhamaka Blocks displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. These ads help keep the app free. AdMob may collect and use data as described in the Google Privacy Policy.

We have implemented the following ad settings in compliance with applicable law:

• Child-directed treatment flags are set as required
• Under-age-of-consent flags are set for Indian users

4. Children's Privacy

Dhamaka Blocks is a general audience game suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 beyond what is described in this policy. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. The only third parties that may receive data are Google AdMob, Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, and Google Analytics (website only), as described above.

6. Data Security

All game data is stored locally on your device. We do not maintain servers that store your personal information. Your device's built-in security protects locally stored data.

7. Your Rights Under DPDP Act 2023

If you are an Indian resident, you have the following rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023:

• Right to information — know what data is being processed
• Right to correction — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
• Right to grievance redressal — raise concerns with us directly

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you can exercise most of these rights by using the Reset Data option in the app (Settings → Reset Data) or by clearing app data from Android settings (Settings → Apps → Dhamaka Blocks → Clear Data).

8. EU / EEA Users — GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Because all game data is stored locally on your device and we hold no personal data on our servers, you can exercise most of these rights yourself instantly:

• Right of access — all data (score, streak, preferences) exists only on your device. We hold nothing about you on our servers.
• Right to rectification / erasure — open the app → Settings → Reset Data. This permanently deletes all local data.
• Right to restriction — not applicable; we do not process your data on our servers.
• Right to data portability — all data is already on your device in Android's local storage, accessible to you directly.
• Right to object (legitimate interest) — manage this via Android Settings → Google → Ads, or visit g.co/privacytools. AdMob's legitimate interest processing is governed by Google's policy.
• Right to withdraw consent — open the app → Settings → Reset Data → relaunch the app. The consent form will reappear and you can decline.

On first launch, EU/EEA users are shown a consent form for personalised advertising. If you decline, non-personalised ads are shown instead and the game works fully either way.

If you have a question that cannot be resolved through the above steps, contact us at dhamakagames@gmail.com and we will respond within 30 days.

9. Permissions Used

Dhamaka Blocks requests the following Android permissions:

• INTERNET — required to load advertisements via AdMob
• VIBRATE — optional haptic feedback during gameplay
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE — to check connectivity before loading ads
• AD_ID (Advertising ID) — used by AdMob to serve personalised ads; you can reset or opt out via Android Settings → Google → Ads

The App functions without internet connectivity — only ads require an internet connection.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the effective date above. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.