Overview
Little Jigsaws is a jigsaw puzzle game for iOS, made by SteelByteLabs Pty Ltd (“SteelByteLabs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This policy explains what data the app collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. The short version: we don't ask for your name, email, or account; gameplay is stored on your device; and the app is supported by ads with a one-time purchase to remove them permanently.
This policy has been prepared having regard to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Little Jigsaws is not currently offered to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, and this policy does not address the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR as a result.
Data We Collect
Collected automatically:
- Anonymous user ID — created via Firebase Authentication so the app can load the puzzle catalog securely. It is a random identifier and is not linked to your personal identity.
- Usage analytics — via Google Analytics for Firebase: events such as puzzles started/completed, difficulty chosen, features used, and screen views, together with general device information (model, OS version, app version, country-level region).
- Crash and performance data — via Firebase Crashlytics: crash logs and device state at the time of a crash, used solely to find and fix bugs.
- Advertising data — via Google AdMob (see “Advertising” below): device advertising identifier (IDFA, only with your permission via Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt), IP-derived coarse location (i.e. an approximate region inferred from your network connection, not your device's GPS), and ad interaction data (views, taps).
- Push notification token — only if you opt in to reminders (see “Notifications” below).
- Purchase state — whether the “Remove Ads” purchase has been made (a yes/no flag). Payment itself is handled entirely by Apple.
Requested only if you choose to share a completed puzzle:
- Photo library (add-only) access — if you tap “Save Image” from the native share sheet after completing a puzzle, iOS will ask permission to add that image to your photo library. This is Apple's own share sheet feature: we do not read, browse, or access your existing photos, and no image data is sent to us or to any third party as part of this.
Stored on your device:
- Game progress, in-progress puzzles, stars, badges, streaks, and settings (sound, effects, notification preference, image overlay opacity). If you have iCloud Backup enabled on your device (or use Quick Start when setting up a new device, or a Finder/iTunes backup), this data is included in that backup and is restored automatically when you set up a new device from it — the same standard iOS mechanism used for most other apps' data. If you set up a new device as “new” instead of restoring from a backup, or switch to a different platform, this data does not carry over.
- Downloaded puzzle images (cached for faster loading) — not included in device backups.
We do NOT collect: your name, email address, contacts, camera or microphone data, or payment card details. We do not request or access your device's precise location (GPS) — the app has no location-tracking feature, and no such permission prompt will appear.
Advertising
Little Jigsaws is free to play and may show ads (banner, interstitial, and optional rewarded ads) served by Google AdMob. We do not use any other ad network or mediation partner.
- App Tracking Transparency (iOS): on first launch you will be asked whether to allow tracking. If you decline, ads still appear but are not personalized using your advertising identifier. You can change this anytime in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
- Remove Ads: a one-time in-app purchase removes all ads — banner, interstitial, and rewarded ad prompts — permanently. It is tied to your Apple ID and can be restored on any device via “Restore Purchase.”
Google's use of advertising data is described at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
In-App Purchases
The “Remove Ads” purchase is a one-time, non-consumable purchase processed entirely by Apple through your Apple ID. We never see or store your payment information. Purchases can be restored at any time from Settings → Remove Ads → Restore Purchase.
Notifications
Notifications are strictly opt-in:
- Daily puzzle reminder — a local notification scheduled on your device (no data leaves your device for this).
- Occasional tips and nudges — sent a few times per week via Firebase Cloud Messaging to an anonymous device token subscribed to a broadcast topic.
You can turn notifications off at any time in the app (Info → Daily Reminders) or in iOS Settings, which cancels reminders and unsubscribes the device.
Data Usage & Third Parties
Data is used to operate the app (load puzzles, save progress), improve stability (crash reports), understand aggregate usage (analytics), and fund development (ads). We do not sell your personal data. The app's service providers are:
- Google Firebase (authentication, puzzle catalog and images, analytics, crash reporting, remote configuration, push messaging) — firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Cloudflare (content delivery network) — delivers puzzle images faster by serving them from a location closer to you. As with any content delivery network, Cloudflare processes your IP address as part of standard web request routing; it does not receive your anonymous user ID, purchase state, or any other information described in this policy. — cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
- Google AdMob (advertising) — support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
- Apple (in-app purchases, App Store, and — if you have iCloud Backup enabled — standard iOS device backup of your local app data; this is Apple's own system-level backup feature, not a service we integrate with directly) — apple.com/legal/privacy
Some of these providers store and process data on servers located outside Australia, including in the United States. Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure this is handled consistently with the APPs.
Children
Little Jigsaws is suitable for all ages, is not listed in the Kids Category, and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Ads are served through Google AdMob under its family-safe ad policies where applicable.
Data Retention & Deletion
- Local data (progress, settings, cached images) stays on your device and is removed when you uninstall the app. If you have iCloud Backup enabled, a copy of your progress and settings (not cached images, which are excluded from backup) may also persist in your device backup until that backup is replaced or deleted — this is standard iOS backup behavior and outside our control.
- Analytics and crash data are retained by Google Firebase per its standard retention periods (up to 14 months for user-level analytics data).
- You can request deletion of data associated with your anonymous ID by emailing support@steelbytelabs.com.
Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles (in particular APP 12 and APP 13), and depending on your location, you may have rights to access the personal information we hold about you and to request its correction or deletion. Since we do not collect any information that identifies you personally, most requests can be handled simply by uninstalling the app (which clears all local data) or contacting us for anything tied to your anonymous ID. To exercise these rights, email support@steelbytelabs.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.
Complaints
If you believe we have mishandled your personal information or breached the APPs, please contact us first at support@steelbytelabs.com with details of your concern. We will acknowledge your complaint and aim to resolve it within a reasonable time, typically within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
- Website: oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints
- Phone: 1300 363 992
- Mail: GPO Box 5288, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia
Security & Updates
All communication between the app and our services uses HTTPS encryption. We may update this policy as the app evolves; material changes will be reflected on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your data: support@steelbytelabs.com