Privacy Notice

Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice, you can contact us through the following channels:

Email: yukoserviceske@gmail.com
In-App Support: Access the "Help & Support" option through the "Settings" menu in the game
Social Media: Follow our official social media channels for updates and support
We are committed to promptly responding to your privacy concerns and inquiries. Typically, we reply to all privacy-related queries within 48 hours.

Introduction

This Privacy Notice details how we collect, utilize, and disclose your information when you use our application. It also outlines your privacy rights and the legal protections available to you.

We use your personal information to enhance and deliver our services. By accessing or using our application, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Notice.

Your Rights Under Applicable Privacy Laws

Rights Under CCPA and CPRA (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we collect or maintain.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise this right, you can contact us at yukoserviceske@gmail.com or use the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link in the app settings.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights under CCPA and CPRA, please contact us at yukoserviceske@gmail.com.

Rights Under GDPR (EEA Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Rights Under VCDPA (Virginia Residents)

If you are a resident of Virginia, you have the following rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA):

Right to Access: You have the right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data and to access such data.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
To exercise your rights under VCDPA, please contact us at yukoserviceske@gmail.com.

Opt-Out Options for Data Sharing and Sale

We respect your privacy rights and provide you with the ability to opt-out of the sharing or sale of your personal data. The following sections explain how to exercise these rights.

Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising

We collaborate with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our service. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your activities on our service and other websites, allowing them to deliver targeted advertising tailored to your interests.

You can also manage your preferences through your device settings:

Android devices: Open your device's Settings app, navigate to "Google" > "Ads", and select "Opt out of Ads Personalization".
iOS devices: Open your device's Settings app, navigate to "Privacy" > "Advertising", and enable "Limit Ad Tracking".

Opt-Out of the Sale of Personal Data

If you reside in California or Virginia, you are entitled to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. To exercise this right, you can:

Email us at yukoserviceske@gmail.com with the subject line "Do Not Sell My Personal Information".
Click on the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link available in the app settings.

Opt-Out of Profiling

We do not engage in profiling that produces legal or similarly significant consequences. However, if you have any concerns or wish to opt-out of any form of profiling, you can contact us at yukoserviceske@gmail.com.

Key Definitions

User Account: A unique account created for you to access restricted sections of our service.
Affiliated Entity: An organization that controls, is controlled by, or shares common control with our company.
Our App: Refers to Water Sort Challenge, the software application provided by our company.
Our Company: (referred to as "we", "us", or "our" throughout this Notice) refers to the operator of Water Sort Challenge.
Operating Regions: The countries and regions where our app is available, including the United States, United Kingdom, and others.
User Device: Any device capable of accessing our service, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Personal Information: Any data related to an identified or identifiable individual.
Our Service: The Water Sort Challenge application and all its associated features.
Data Processor: Any natural or legal person who processes data on our behalf.
Usage Information: Data collected automatically, either from your use of the service or from the service infrastructure itself.
You/Your: The individual accessing or using our app.

Information Collection and Usage

Categories of Collected Information

Personal Information

When using our service, we may request that you provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to the data outlined in the Usage Information section below.

Usage Information

Usage Information is collected automatically when you use our service. This may include:

Your device's IP address
Browser type and version
Pages within our service that you visit
Date and time of your visits
Duration of time spent on each page
Unique device identifiers
Other diagnostic data
When accessing our service via a mobile device, we may automatically collect additional information, such as:
Mobile device model
Unique mobile device ID
IP address of your mobile device
Mobile operating system
Type of mobile Internet browser
Other diagnostic data

App-Specific Information

With your prior consent, we may collect the following information:

Advertising IDs
App interaction data
Other relevant usage information
This data helps us improve and personalize our service. The information may be uploaded to our servers, a Data Processor's servers, or stored locally on your device.

How We Use Your Personal Information

Our Company may use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our service, including monitoring usage patterns.
To manage your User Account, including registration and ongoing account maintenance.
To fulfill contractual obligations, including the development, compliance, and execution of purchase agreements (if applicable).
To communicate with you via email, phone, SMS, or other electronic means.
To provide you with updates, news, and offers related to our products, services, and events.
To address and resolve your requests and inquiries.
To support business transactions, including the evaluation or execution of mergers, divestitures, restructuring, or similar activities.
For other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, measuring promotional campaign effectiveness, and improving our service.

Data Processing and Sharing Endpoints

We process and share data with specific endpoints, as detailed below:

A. Third-Party Advertising Partner Endpoints

The following endpoints belong to our advertising partner, ApploVin:

https://www.applovin.com/
https://www.applvn.com/
Data shared with ApploVin is strictly limited to:

Advertising identifiers (such as GAID/IDFA, which you can reset through your device settings)
Basic device information (device model, OS version, screen size)
Limited usage metrics (session frequency, app engagement duration)
Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)
Non-specific demographic information (country, language settings)
ApploVin uses this data to:

Deliver relevant advertisements within our game
Measure advertisement performance and effectiveness
Prevent ad fraud and ensure proper attribution
Optimize ad placement and timing to minimize disruption to gameplay
We do NOT share the following data with Applovin:
Your personal contact information (email, phone number)
Account credentials or authentication information
Specific gameplay data or progress information
User-generated content or messages
Precise geolocation data

B. Our Game Server Endpoint

The following endpoint is our own game server, which provides core functionality for Water Sort Challenge:

https://yjed.watersoge.com
This data is used exclusively to:
Provide the core gaming experience
Save and synchronize your game progress across devices
Improve game stability and performance
Deliver game updates and new content
Respond to support requests and troubleshoot issues

Data Security Measures

All data transfers to both our own servers and third-party endpoints utilize TLS 1.2+ encryption
We implement strict access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only
Data minimization principles are applied to ensure only necessary data is collected and shared
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments are conducted
We maintain data processing agreements with all third parties that handle user data

Sharing of Your Personal Information

We may share your personal information in the following scenarios:

With Data Processors: To monitor and analyze the use of our service on our behalf.
In connection with business transactions: During negotiations or in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or part of our business.
With Affiliated Entities: Provided that these entities agree to comply with the terms of this Privacy Notice.
With Business Partners: To offer you specific products, services, or promotions that may be of interest to you.
With Other Users: When you engage in public interactions within our service.
With your explicit consent: For any other purpose not listed above.
We will never sell or rent your account email address to any third parties. Information will only be shared in the circumstances outlined above or when required by law.

Disclosure of Your Personal Information

Business Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred to the acquiring or merging entity, subject to the terms of this Privacy Notice.

Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements

We may disclose your Personal Information if required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (such as law enforcement agencies). We may also disclose your Personal Information to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect and defend our rights, property, or interests
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our service
Protect the personal safety of users or the general public
Protect against legal liability

Other Disclosures

If required by law or court order, we may provide information to other parties. In such cases, we will:

Assess the legitimacy and scope of the request
Provide only the minimum amount of data required by law
Notify affected users when legally permitted
Record all such data requests and disclosures

Retention of Your Personal Information

We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice. Specifically, if you do not access or use our services for a continuous period of 90 days, we will delete your Personal Information from our systems.

Additionally, we may retain Usage Information for internal analysis purposes; however, this data will be anonymized or aggregated such that it can no longer be used to identify you personally.

We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of your Personal Information during the retention period and will implement appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Transfer of Your Personal Information

Your information, including Personal Information, may be transferred to and stored on computers located outside your country or region. We ensure that adequate controls are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Your Right to Delete Personal Information

You have the right to delete your Personal Information or request assistance in deleting it. You can update, modify, or delete your information by accessing your User Account settings or by contacting us directly.

Security of Your Personal Information

We take the security of your Personal Information seriously. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable methods to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Information Security and Accuracy

We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring its accuracy. At Water Sort Challenge, we implement reasonable physical, administrative, and technical measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. For example, we encrypt certain sensitive personal information. Additionally, we require our partners to implement similar protections for your information.

While we strive to secure your data, the transmission of information from you to us over the Internet is not entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data during transmission. Any information you transmit is at your own risk. Once we receive your data, we will implement the procedures and security measures described in this section to prevent unauthorized access.

Proprietary Analytics Service Details

We collect anonymized usage data through our proprietary analytics platform ([https://yjed.watersoge.com]), which is used for the following purposes:

Monitoring application performance and stability
Analyzing user behavior patterns to improve game design
Detecting and preventing technical issues
The collected data is fully anonymized and does not contain any personally identifiable information.

Third-Party Service Providers

We use third-party service providers for cloud services, customer support, development, marketing, and IT maintenance. The following sections detail the types of third-party partners we work with:

Ad Network Providers

We may collaborate with ad network providers to deliver advertisements to you. These providers may also display interest-based ads for third-party products and services within the game or on related websites and social media platforms, using the information we have about you. We also use these networks to promote our own advertisements.

These advertising networks help us:

Provide a free gaming experience while supporting game development
Show you advertisements that may be relevant to your interests
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Improve our marketing strategies

Partner Networks

We may use partner network providers to help distribute the game, ensuring that as many gamers as possible can access it. These partners help us:

Distribute the game on different platforms
Localize game content for different regions
Provide technical support and infrastructure
Conduct market research and analysis

Developers

We continuously monitor and enhance Water Sort Challenge to ensure the best possible gaming experience for our users. As part of this process, developers may have access to your information, but they will only use it for game optimization and development purposes.

Game Administrators

The game is administered by game administrators who have access to certain parts of your information to run and manage the game. Administrators are responsible for:

Monitoring game servers and performance
Implementing content updates and special events
Maintaining game community guidelines and safety

Mobile Advertisements

In our game, we serve advertisements through Applovin, and other partners serve ads through Applovin. You can view the list of these partners below, along with links to their respective privacy policies:

• Applovin: https://www.applovin.com/privacy

• Chartboost: https://www.chartboost.com/legal/privacy-policy/

• Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• InMobi: https://www.inmobi.com/privacy-policy

• IronSource: https://developers.is.com/ironsource-mobile/air/ironsource-mobile-privacy-policy/

• Kwai Network: https://www.kwai.com/legal?id=privacy_policy

• Fyber: https://www.fyber.com/privacy-policy/

• MIntegral: https://www.mintegral.com/en/privacy/

• Moloco: https://www.moloco.com/privacy-policy/

• Bytedance: https://www.pangleglobal.com/privacy

• Vungle: https://vungle.com/privacy/

• Unity Ads: https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy

• Yandex: https://yandex.com/legal/confidential/

• BidMachine: https://docs.bidmachine.io/docs/app-privacy-details-on-the-google-play

• Verve: https://verve.com/privacy-policy/

• Bigo: https://activity.bigo.tv/live/about/policy.html

Permission Explanations

This is our first game, and we place great importance on product quality and the privacy and security of our users. We have obtained the following permissions for the application, with clear purposes outlined below:

INTERNET：

• Purpose: Access network resources and load advertising content

• Data Collected: Network connection status, data transfer statistics

• Necessity: Essential for game updates, online features, and advertisement display

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE:

• Purpose: Check network connection status to optimize application performance

• Data Collected: Network type, connection status, signal strength

• Necessity: Ensures stability and optimized performance under different network conditions

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE:

• Purpose: Obtain Wi-Fi connection status to ensure network connection stability

• Data Collected: Wi-Fi connection status, signal strength, network identifiers

• Necessity: Optimizes data transfer and game experience under Wi-Fi conditions

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID:

• Purpose: Obtain advertising ID for precise advertising and user analysis

• Data Collected: Device advertising identifier (resettable and user-controllable)

• Necessity: Provides personalized advertising experiences and measures advertising effectiveness

VIBRATE:

• Purpose: Provide vibration feedback to enhance user interaction experience

• Data Collected: No data collection, only controls device vibration function

• Necessity: Provides tactile feedback for game events, enhancing the gaming experience

ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS and

ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION:

• Purpose: Process relevant information for advertising services to ensure advertising effectiveness

• Data Collected: Advertising topic preferences, advertising attribution data

• Necessity: Provides more relevant advertising content and measures advertising effectiveness

com.google.android.finsky.permission.

BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE:

• Purpose: Obtain installation source data to help us understand user acquisition channels

• Data Collected: App installation source, marketing campaign parameters

• Necessity: Analyzes marketing effectiveness and optimizes user acquisition strategies

com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.

BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE:

• Purpose: Interact with AppHub services to optimize advertising effects

• Data Collected: Advertising parameters, ad impression and interaction data

• Necessity: Improves advertising experience and relevance

ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID:

• Purpose: Obtain the advertising ID of the advertising service for more accurate ad targeting

• Data Collected: Advertising service-specific identifiers

• Necessity: Complies with latest advertising API requirements, provides personalized advertising experiences

FOREGROUND_SERVICE:

• Purpose: Support foreground services to ensure the application can continue running when needed

• Data Collected: No direct data collection, supports background processing

• Necessity: Ensures certain critical game functions continue to operate when the app is switched to the background

DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT

_EXPORTED_PERMISSION:

• Purpose: Used for permission management of internal dynamic receivers to ensure application security

• Data Collected: No external data collection, only for internal application component communication

• Necessity: Ensures secure and proper execution of internal application communications

We ensure that the purpose of these permissions is clearly stated in the application's privacy policy and obtain the necessary consent when the user installs. Furthermore, we strictly adhere to Google developer policies and relevant laws and regulations, and regularly review and update the privacy policy to ensure users' data security and privacy are fully protected.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing them with any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised Notice on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We will also notify you via email and/or a prominent notice within our service prior to the changes taking effect.