Privacy Policy
Gate Merge · Pipet Games · Effective Date: April 6, 2026
Pipet Games ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Gate Merge mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
1. Data Collection
We do not collect personal data such as names, emails, or phone numbers. We use third-party services like Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, and Google AdMob to improve the app experience. These services may collect anonymous usage data, device identifiers, and crash reports. If you sign in through Apple Game Center or Google Play Games, we receive only a platform-generated player identifier and leaderboard scores. Game progress data (puzzle completions, token balances) is stored in Firebase Firestore and associated with your anonymous user ID, not your personal identity.
2. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect and process data:
- Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, Authentication, Firestore (Google) — Analytics, crash reporting, anonymous identity, game data storage. Privacy Policy
- Google AdMob (Google) — Advertising. Privacy Policy
- Apple Game Center (Apple) — Leaderboards (iOS). Privacy Policy
- Google Play Games (Google) — Leaderboards (Android). Privacy Policy
3. Advertising
Gate Merge is free to play and supported by ads served through Google AdMob (interstitial and rewarded ads). You can remove all ads by purchasing the "Remove Ads" option. On iOS, we request your permission through App Tracking Transparency before enabling personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time via your device settings.
4. Children's Privacy
Gate Merge is rated 4+ (Everyone) and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The App uses only anonymous identifiers and does not require account registration with personal details.
5. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@pipetgames.com.