Grill House Sort Privacy Policy
1 Definitions — what these terms mean
For clarity in this document:
- Application / Grill House Sort
- The mobile game operated by us, including all features and services.
- Company (we, us, our)
- The entity responsible for operating Grill House Sort.
- Personal Data
- Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living individual.
- Usage Data
- Automatically collected data generated by your interactions with the App.
- Device
- Any smartphone, tablet, or computer accessing the Application.
- Service Provider
- Third‑party entities that assist in providing the service.
- Account
- Optional user account created within Grill House Sort.
2 What data do we gather?
Automatically collected information
- IP address and coarse location (city/region level)
- Device type, OS version, and screen resolution
- Advertising identifiers: GAID (Android) and IDFA (iOS)
- Session start/end timestamps and navigation behavior
- Crash logs and performance diagnostics
- Mobile carrier and language settings
Information you provide or we collect with permission
Advertising IDs: Used for ad personalisation and measurement.
Engagement signals: Ad views, reward video completions, in‑game progression.
PayPal information: If you request a withdrawal, we collect your PayPal email and display name. This is never used for other purposes.
3 Why do we need your data?
We process your information only for legitimate purposes:
- Deliver the game: Core functionality, levels, sorting puzzles, and gameplay features.
- Account management: Optional profiles and save progress.
- Process rewards & withdrawals: Securely send PayPal payments.
- Support and communication: Respond to inquiries and notify about updates.
- Analytics & improvement: Understand usage patterns and enhance performance.
- Ad personalization: Show relevant ads that keep the game free.
- Business transitions: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale.
4 When we share information
We may share personal data in the following scenarios:
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, and crash reporting tools.
- Ad Networks & Mediation Partners: To serve ads (full list in section 11).
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or court order.
- Business Transfers: Merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
- Affiliates: Companies under common control, with equal privacy protection.
- With your explicit consent: For any additional purpose you approve.
PayPal data protection: Your PayPal email and display name are used solely for processing withdrawals. We never rent, sell, or share that information with advertisers or other third parties.
5 How long we keep your data
- Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined.
- After 90 days of inactivity (no app launches), your personal data will be automatically deleted from our active systems.
- Usage data may be aggregated and kept for analytics without identifiers.
- Certain retention periods may be extended due to legal or regulatory obligations.
6 International data transfers
Your information may be processed on servers outside your home country. To protect cross‑border data flows:
- We enforce TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit.
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are implemented with vendors.
- We choose providers located in jurisdictions with robust privacy frameworks.
7 Your privacy rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights. Email hartrupraiolayf726@gmail.com to submit a request.
GDPR (EU/EEA/UK)
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate information
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing (including direct marketing)
CCPA/CPRA (California)
- Know what data we collect
- Delete personal information
- Opt‑out of “sales” or sharing
- Non‑discrimination for exercising rights
VCDPA (Virginia)
- Confirm processing and access data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Delete personal data
- Data portability (machine‑readable copy)
- Opt out of targeted advertising, profiling, and data sales
8 Opting out – your choices
Personalized advertising
Android
Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS
Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking (or “Ask App Not to Track”)
Data “sale” opt‑out
If you wish to opt out of any data sharing considered a “sale” under CCPA, email hartrupraiolayf726@gmail.com with the subject “Do Not Sell My Info”.
Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision‑making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
9 Legal disclosure
We may disclose your personal information when:
- Required by law: Court orders, subpoenas, or lawful governmental requests.
- Business transaction: Merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy proceedings.
- Protection of rights: Enforce our terms, prevent fraud, or protect user safety.
10 Analytics & server endpoints
Grill House Sort uses the following infrastructure:
| Component | Endpoint | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Game API & Backend | https://fhk.ghsort.com | Game logic, progress sync, leaderboards |
| Analytics Platform | https://fhk.ghsort.com | Aggregated usage measurement |
Endpoint security measures
- All traffic encrypted with TLS 1.2+
- Strict access controls and role‑based permissions
- Data minimisation: only necessary attributes transmitted
- Quarterly vulnerability scans and penetration tests
11 Third‑party services & ad partners
We use AppLovin as our primary mediation platform. Below are all ad partners that may collect advertising identifiers and device data via Grill House Sort.
What we never share with ad partners
Email addresses, phone numbers, login credentials, gameplay results, user‑generated content, and precise GPS location are never shared with advertising partners.
Complete ad partner list & privacy policies
| Partner | Privacy Policy (link) |
|---|---|
| AppLovin | applovin.com/privacy |
| Chartboost | chartboost.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| policies.google.com/privacy | |
| InMobi | inmobi.com/privacy-policy |
| IronSource | developers.is.com/ironsource-privacy |
| Kwai | kwai.com/legal |
| Fyber | fyber.com/privacy-policy |
| Mintegral | mintegral.com/en/privacy |
| Moloco | moloco.com/privacy-policy |
| Bytedance (Pangle) | pangleglobal.com/privacy |
| Vungle | vungle.com/privacy |
| Unity Ads | unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Yandex | yandex.com/legal/confidential |
| BidMachine | docs.bidmachine.io/… |
| Verve | verve.com/privacy-policy |
| Bigo | activity.bigo.tv/live/about/policy |
| TaurusX | publisher.taurusx.com/… |
12 App permissions (Android)
| Permission | Why used |
|---|---|
| INTERNET | Core network access for gameplay and ads |
| ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Detect connection status |
| ACCESS_WIFI_STATE | Optimize ad delivery based on Wi‑Fi |
| AD_ID | Access advertising identifier for personalisation |
| VIBRATE | Haptic feedback for sorting interactions |
| ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS | Topics API for privacy‑conscious ads |
| ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION | Ad attribution reporting |
| BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE | Install attribution measurement |
| BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE | App distribution support |
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE | Keep necessary background tasks stable |
13 Data security measures
- All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
- Strict access control: only essential personnel have access.
- Regular third‑party security audits and automated scanning.
- Vendors sign Data Processing Agreements with equivalent protection levels.
While we deploy industry‑standard protections, no system is 100% secure. We continuously monitor and improve our safeguards.
14 Children's privacy (under 13)
Grill House Sort is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact hartrupraiolayf726@gmail.com and we will delete it immediately.
15 Third‑party links
The app may include links to external websites (e.g., support pages, ad partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies before providing any data.
16 Data breach notification
In the unlikely event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected users and supervisory authorities within 72 hours after becoming aware of the breach, as required by applicable laws (including GDPR and CCPA). Notification will be sent via in‑app alert or email.
17 Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available in Grill House Sort’s settings. For material changes, we will provide prominent notice (e.g., pop‑up or email). Continued use of the app after changes means acceptance of the updated policy.
18 How to reach us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:
- Email: hartrupraiolayf726@gmail.com
- In‑app support: Settings → Help & Privacy Center
Response commitment: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours (excluding weekends).