Ludoground.com

1. Introduction & Overview

Welcome to Ludoground.com and the Ludo Ground Android Mobile Application (developed by STP Computer Education). We are fully committed to protecting the privacy of our players and users.

This Privacy Policy explains how our website (https://www.ludoground.com) and our Android application (Package Name: com.stpcomputereducation.ludoground) handle information when you download, install, browse, or play our games.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect (Zero Personal Data)

We believe in privacy-by-design. You can play Ludo Ground completely offline or online without ever sharing personal information. Specifically:

• No Account Registration: We do not ask for or store your name, email address, phone number, physical address, or social media logins to play the game.
• No Financial or Payment Data: The game is 100% free to play. We never ask for credit cards, bank accounts, or digital wallet credentials.
• No Contact List or File Access: The app does not access your phone contacts, gallery, SMS, or private files.

3. Local Device Storage & SharedPreferences

The Android app and website store non-sensitive game settings locally on your device (using Android SharedPreferences and browser LocalStorage):

• Sound effects and background music volume preferences (ON/OFF).
• Haptic vibration feedback settings.
• In-game Magic Dice roll count and player color selections.
• Theme preference (Dark Mode or Light Mode).

This data is stored purely on your local hardware for your convenience and is never transmitted to our servers or sold to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services & Advertising SDKs

To support the ongoing development and keep Ludo Ground free for everyone, our Android application and website integrate trusted third-party services. These services may process non-personally identifiable device identifiers:

5. Android App Permissions Declared

The Android application requests only the minimal technical permissions required for gameplay and ad display:

• android.permission.INTERNET: Required to load Google AdMob advertisements and verify online connectivity for rewarded videos.
• android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Checks whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data before requesting ads.
• android.permission.VIBRATE: Triggers light tactile haptic vibration when rolling dice or capturing a token (can be disabled in Settings).
• com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID: Standard Google Play Services permission for AdMob ad delivery on Android 13+ devices.

6. How to Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You have full control over personalized advertising on your Android device:

• Open your Android phone Settings → Google → Ads.
• Tap "Reset advertising ID" or "Delete advertising ID".
• You can also visit Google Ad Settings in any web browser to customize your advertising preferences.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our services are family-friendly and designed for general audiences of all ages. We do not knowingly collect, store, or solicit personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If a parent or guardian discovers that a child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove such data.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and electronic security measures to safeguard user data. All web communication between your client browser/device and our website is protected by SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS).

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in app features, Google Play Developer policies, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp. We encourage users to periodically review this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, feedback, or privacy-related inquiries concerning the Ludo Ground app or website, please contact our developer support team: