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What Do These Terms Mean?

Term	What It Refers To
Application	Sheep Puzzle Escape, the mobile game software provided by the Company
Company	The entity that operates Sheep Puzzle Escape and determines how your data is processed
Personal Data	Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual
Usage Data	Data automatically generated when you interact with the app — e.g., taps, session length, level events
Device	Any smartphone, tablet, or hardware used to access Sheep Puzzle Escape
Service Provider	Third-party vendors who process data on our behalf under written Data Processing Agreements
Account	Your unique player profile used to access personalized features and save progress

What Data Do We Gather?

When you open Sheep Puzzle Escape, certain information is gathered in the background — and some is only collected when you choose to share it.

Collected Automatically

IP address, device model, operating system version, and network info
Device identifiers — GAID, ANDROID_ID, or platform equivalent
Session timestamps, in-game events, level completions, and feature interactions
Crash reports and diagnostic telemetry for stability monitoring
Carrier details and mobile connection type

Collected With Your Permission

Advertising identifiers (GAID / IDFA) — when you allow personalized ads
PayPal email address and registered name — exclusively for processing reward withdrawals
In-app support messages and feedback you submit voluntarily

Why Do We Need Your Data?

We use your data to keep Sheep Puzzle Escape working, handle your account and transactions, send you relevant updates, and continuously improve the experience:

Game Operation: Run, monitor, and maintain the game — including servers, syncing, and live events
Account Management: Handle player registration, authentication, and preference storage
Reward Withdrawals: Securely process PayPal reward payments earned through gameplay
Customer Support: Investigate and resolve bug reports, payment issues, and gameplay questions
Analytics & Improvement: Study how players interact with levels, features, and ads to improve the experience
Communications: Deliver game updates, maintenance notices, and optional promotional content
Legal & Compliance: Meet applicable legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Business Continuity: Support operational continuity during mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring events

When Is Your Information Shared?

We're selective about sharing. Your data goes only where it needs to go:

Service Providers — analytics, cloud infrastructure, and payment processors bound by strict DPAs
Business Transfers — if we merge, are acquired, or sell assets, your data may transfer to the successor entity
Affiliates — related companies under common ownership, subject to this same policy
Legal Authorities — when required by law, regulation, subpoena, or valid court order
Safety & Fraud Prevention — to protect the safety of players, the public, or our systems
With Your Consent — for any other purpose you've explicitly agreed to

PayPal commitment: Your PayPal email and name are used exclusively to process your withdrawal and are never sold, rented, or shared with advertisers. This data is transmitted only to PayPal's infrastructure via encrypted channels.

Why Does the App Need These Permissions?

Sheep Puzzle Escape requests only what is necessary to function. No sensitive permissions such as camera, microphone, contacts, or precise GPS location are used.

Permission	Why It's Needed	Data Accessed
`INTERNET`	Game connectivity, progress sync, ad loading, and updates	Network status, transfer volume
`ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`	Adapt asset quality and behavior to connection conditions	Connection type and status
`ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`	Detect stable Wi-Fi for larger downloads	Wi-Fi status
`AD_ID`	Personalize ads using a resettable device identifier	Advertising ID (user-resettable)
`VIBRATE`	Haptic feedback on puzzle completions and rewards	None
`ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`	Privacy Sandbox interest-based ad topics	Categorized topic data
`ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`	Measure ad campaign effectiveness without cross-app tracking	Attribution signals
`BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`	Identify the campaign or channel that led to app install	Install source and campaign params
`BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`	Optimize ad delivery pipeline via AppHub	Ad parameters and impression data
`ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`	Comply with latest Android ad service APIs	Ad service identifiers
`FOREGROUND_SERVICE`	Maintain reward validation tasks without interruption	None
`DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`	Secure internal broadcast communication between app components	None

Where Does Your Data Go?

Our Primary Server Endpoint

Endpoint: https://mqtex.sheeppuzzle.com
Handles: Core gameplay delivery · progress synchronization · reward validation · support ticket routing · anonymized performance telemetry

Security Controls Applied to All Endpoints

In Transit

TLS 1.2+ enforced on every connection
Certificate validation to prevent interception
HTTPS-only; all plain HTTP connections refused

At Rest & Access

Encrypted storage for all personal data
Role-based access controls
Scheduled vulnerability assessments
DPAs with every third-party processor

Who Else Is Involved?

Sheep Puzzle Escape serves ads through AppLovin and its mediation partner network. Ad partners receive limited, non-personal technical signals to serve relevant ads. Here's exactly what flows where:

Shared With Ad Partners

Resettable ad ID (GAID / IDFA)
Device model, OS version, screen size
Session frequency and gameplay duration
Ad impressions and click events
Country and language locale

Never Shared

Email address or phone number
PayPal credentials or financial data
Puzzle progress, scores, or in-game inventory
Support messages or user-generated content
Precise GPS coordinates

Ad Partner Privacy Policies

Ad Network / Partner	Privacy Policy
AppLovin	applovin.com/privacy
Google AdMob	policies.google.com/privacy
Chartboost	chartboost.com/legal/privacy-policy
InMobi	inmobi.com/privacy-policy
IronSource	ironsource mobile privacy policy
Fyber	fyber.com/privacy-policy
Mintegral	mintegral.com/en/privacy
Moloco	moloco.com/privacy-policy
Bytedance / Pangle	pangleglobal.com/privacy
Vungle / Liftoff	vungle.com/privacy
Unity Ads	unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy
BidMachine	bidmachine.io/docs
Verve Group	verve.com/privacy-policy
Bigo Ads	bigo.tv/policy
Kwai For Business	kwai.com/legal
Yandex	yandex.com/legal/confidential

What Rights Do You Have?

You have rights over your data. Whether you're in California, the EU, or Virginia, local laws give you tools to access, correct, delete, or restrict how we use your information. Email gamedev@jarcusea.com to exercise any right below.

CCPA / CPRA

California Residents

Know what data is collected
Delete personal information
Opt out of data sales
Correct inaccurate data
No discriminatory treatment

GDPR

EEA Residents

Access your data
Rectify inaccuracies
Request erasure
Restrict processing
Object to processing

VCDPA

Virginia Residents

Access & confirm processing
Correct inaccuracies
Delete personal data
Obtain a portable copy
Opt out of targeted ads

We acknowledge rights requests within 10 business days and complete them within the timeframe required by applicable law.

How Can You Opt Out?

Ad Personalization

Android: Settings → Google → Ads → "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
iOS 14+: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → disable for Sheep Puzzle Escape
You can also reset your Advertising ID at any time from the same device menus

Do Not Sell My Data

Email gamedev@jarcusea.com with subject "Do Not Sell" and we'll process your request within 15 business days.

Automated Decisions

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you as a user.

Is Your Data Safe?

Security isn't an afterthought — we encrypt sensitive data, restrict access to authorized personnel, conduct regular audits, and require partners to match our standards:

TLS 1.2+ encryption for all data in transit between your device and our servers
Encrypted storage for all personal data at rest
Strict role-based access controls — only authorized personnel may access personal data
Scheduled vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
Contractual security requirements for every service provider and data processor
Documented incident response procedures with defined escalation paths

While we apply commercially reasonable safeguards, no electronic transmission or storage method is fully immune to risk. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

How Long Do We Store Your Data?

90 Days inactive before auto-deletion

7 Years for PayPal financial records

48h Privacy inquiry response time

Retention follows the principle of necessity:

Active accounts: Personal data kept for the duration of your use and any legally mandated period
Inactive accounts: Automatically deleted after 90 consecutive days of inactivity
Analytics data: Retained only in anonymized or aggregated form — no retention limit applies
PayPal records: Kept for up to 7 years to satisfy financial and tax compliance obligations
Support logs: Retained for up to 2 years from case resolution

What About Children?

Kids under 13 shouldn't use Sheep Puzzle Escape. Our service is designed for players aged 13 and older, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from younger users.

If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared data with us, contact gamedev@jarcusea.com right away — we'll remove it promptly and confirm once done.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers in countries outside your own. We protect every cross-border transfer through:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for transfers from the EEA
TLS 1.2+ encryption on all international data flows
Data Processing Agreements with all receiving parties
Compliance with applicable adequacy decisions and transfer frameworks

Legal Disclosure Requirements

Business Transactions: In a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to the successor entity. We'll notify you before any such transfer occurs and provide options including deletion.
Law Enforcement: We comply with valid legal requests — including subpoenas, court orders, and government inquiries — disclosing only what is strictly required.
Safety & Rights Protection: We may disclose data to prevent fraud, protect our users, safeguard our systems, or ensure the safety of the public.

Automated Decision-Making

Sheep Puzzle Escape does not use automated decision-making or algorithmic profiling that produces legal effects or decisions of similarly significant impact on individual users.

Ad targeting is based on contextual and device-level signals (such as country and device type) rather than inferred personal profiles. Users may opt out of ad personalization at any time via the device settings described in the Opt Out section.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a security incident that materially affects your personal data, we commit to:

Notifying affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach (where technically feasible)
Reporting to the applicable supervisory authority as required under GDPR Article 33 and equivalent regulations
Communicating the nature of the breach, categories of data affected, and recommended protective steps
Maintaining an internal security incident register for all breach events

Third-Party Links

Sheep Puzzle Escape may display links to external websites and services not operated by us. We have no control over and bear no responsibility for their privacy practices, security, or content. Please review the privacy policy of any third-party service before sharing personal information with them.

Will This Policy Change?

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve or legal requirements change. When we do:

The revised version will appear on this page with a new Effective Date
For material changes, we'll send a notice via email or a prominent in-app alert at least 7 days before changes take effect
Continued use of Sheep Puzzle Escape after the effective date signals your acceptance of the updated policy

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