Introduction
CardRules+ ("we", "our", or "us") is a mobile application and website developed by BDG Apps. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app or visit our website. The sections on the app apply to the mobile app, and the "Website" section applies to https://cardrulesplus.com.
By using the app or the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information stored locally on your device
The following data is stored exclusively on your device using local storage and is never transmitted to our servers:
- Favorite games you have saved
- Personal notes and house rules you create
- Game night plans
- App preferences and settings (language, theme, text-to-speech voice)
- Recently viewed games
This data remains on your device and is not accessible to us. If you uninstall the app, this data is deleted.
Information collected by third-party services
Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google AdMob (by Google LLC) - Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Play In-App Purchases
- Expo/React Native - Expo's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Information
We use information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the app's functionality
- To display advertisements (via Google AdMob)
- To process in-app purchases (via Google Play)
- To improve the app based on general usage patterns
Data Storage and Security
All user-generated content (favorites, notes, game plans, preferences) is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. We do not operate servers that store your personal data.
We take reasonable measures to protect the information processed by third-party services, but no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
CardRules+ does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app contains card game rules and educational content suitable for all ages. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.
Third-Party Links
The app may contain links to external websites or services (such as the Google Play Store). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Your Rights
Since your data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it:
- Access and deletion: You can view and delete your favorites, notes, and preferences within the app settings.
- Complete removal: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.
- Ad preferences: You can manage ad personalization through your device's Google settings, or purchase the ad-free option within the app.
Website
This section covers visits to our website (https://cardrulesplus.com). The website is separate from the mobile app: it runs in your browser and relies on the services listed here. We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not collect your name or email address through the site.
Information collected through the website
Our service providers collect the following through cookies, device identifiers and similar technologies:
- Analytics (Google Analytics 4): pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser type, and interactions such as scrolling and clicks on download and shop links. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Advertising (Mediavine): Mediavine and its ad partners serve ads and may use cookies, device identifiers, your IP address and browsing data to show and measure them, including personalized ads where permitted. See Mediavine's Privacy Policy.
- Amazon affiliate links: if you click one, Amazon sets cookies so that we can earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. See Amazon's Privacy Policy.
- Fonts (Google Fonts): your browser requests fonts from Google, which receives your IP address. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Browser storage: your browser stores your theme preference (light or dark) locally. Search runs in your browser and does not send what you type to us.
Your choices on the website
You can control how your data is used on the website:
- Consent: where the law requires it (for example in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and California), the site shows a consent notice for ads and cookies, and you can accept or decline.
- Personalized ads: you can opt out through Digital Advertising Alliance, Network Advertising Initiative or Your Online Choices.
- Analytics: you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to stop Google Analytics from collecting data.
- Browser: you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may be affected.
Depending on where you live, laws such as the GDPR or the CCPA may give you the right to access or delete your personal data, or to opt out of its sale or sharing for advertising. We do not hold personal data about website visitors ourselves; requests about advertising or analytics data are best sent to the providers above. You can also email us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: