1. Introduction
Welcome to Neural Symphony! This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our mobile game application. Your privacy is critically important to us, and we are committed to protecting it.
Neural Symphony is an offline memory game that respects your privacy. We designed this game with privacy-first principles, ensuring that your gaming experience remains secure and private.
Key Privacy Promise: Neural Symphony operates entirely offline and does not collect, transmit, or share any personal information with third parties.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Game Data (Stored Locally)
Neural Symphony stores the following game-related data locally on your device using Flutter's Shared Preferences:
| Data Type | Purpose | Storage Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Score | To track your best performance | Until app uninstallation |
| Game Statistics | Total games played, total score earned | Until app uninstallation |
| Score History | Last 10 game scores for personal tracking | Until app uninstallation |
| Game Settings | Preferences and game state | Until app uninstallation |
2.2 What We DO NOT Collect
- Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information
- Location Data: We do not access or collect your geographic location
- Device Information: We do not collect device identifiers, IP addresses, or network information
- Contacts: We do not access your contact list or address book
- Photos/Media: We do not access your photos, videos, or media files
- Microphone/Camera: We do not access your microphone or camera
3. Storage and Permissions
3.1 Required Permissions
Storage Permission
Used only to save game data locally on your device. We do not access any other files or external storage.
Full Screen Mode
Used to provide immersive gaming experience by hiding system UI elements during gameplay.
Portrait Orientation
Game is optimized for portrait mode only for better user experience.
3.2 Data Storage Location
All game data is stored locally on your device in the app's private storage directory:
- Android: /data/data/com.example.neural_symphony/shared_prefs/
- iOS: App Sandbox Documents Directory
This data is accessible only by the Neural Symphony app and cannot be accessed by other apps.
4. Technologies Used
Neural Symphony is built using the following technologies:
Flutter Framework
Open-source UI framework by Google for building natively compiled applications
Dart Programming Language
Client-optimized language for fast apps on any platform
Shared Preferences
Flutter plugin for persistent local data storage (key-value pairs)
Custom Painters
For advanced graphics and animations without external dependencies
No Analytics: Neural Symphony does not use any analytics SDKs, tracking libraries, or third-party services that collect user data.
No Advertising: The game contains no advertisements and uses no ad networks.
No External Servers: All game logic runs locally on your device.
5. Children's Privacy
Neural Symphony is designed to be safe for all ages:
- COPPA Compliance: We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13
- Family Friendly: No inappropriate content, ads, or in-app purchases
- Educational Value: Game promotes memory skills and pattern recognition
- Parental Control: No social features or external communications
6. Data Security
We implement the following security measures:
- Local Storage Only: All data remains on your device
- Sandbox Protection: App data is isolated in app-specific storage
- No Data Transmission: No internet connection required or used
- Regular Updates: Security improvements with each update
7. Your Rights and Controls
7.1 Data Management
You have complete control over your game data:
- Reset Data: Uninstall the app to delete all local data
- Clear Cache: Use device settings to clear app cache (will reset game progress)
- Backup: Game data can be backed up through device backup systems
7.2 Privacy Controls
You can manage app permissions through your device settings:
- Android: Settings → Apps → Neural Symphony → Permissions
- iOS: Settings → Neural Symphony
8. Third-Party Services
Neural Symphony does not integrate with any third-party services including:
- No social media integration
- No cloud services
- No analytics platforms
- No advertising networks
- No payment processors
- No data brokers
9. Policy Updates and Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
- Changes in privacy laws and regulations
- New features added to the game
- User feedback and industry best practices
Update Notification: Significant changes will be noted in the app update description on the app store.
Continued Use: Your continued use of Neural Symphony after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Legal Compliance
Neural Symphony complies with:
- GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
- COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)
- LGPD: Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (Brazil)
11. Contact Information
For Privacy Concerns or Questions
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@neuralsymphony.game
Support Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (GMT)
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
12. Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy applies only to the Neural Symphony mobile game. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of:
- App stores (Google Play Store, Apple App Store)
- Your mobile device manufacturer
- Your internet service provider
- Any third-party apps or services
Game Content: Neural Symphony contains flashing lights and patterns that may affect users with photosensitive epilepsy.