Privacy policy

Last updated 15 November 2026

Orcub is a puzzle game made by Ashrith Sathu ("we"). This policy explains what the game collects, why, and the choices you have.

What we collect

• Device and app information: device model, operating system version, app version and build, language and region settings, time zone, screen size, memory size, and a random install identifier created by the app.
• Approximate country, derived from your connection when the app talks to our servers. We do not store IP addresses.
• Gameplay: levels started and finished, moves, time taken, stars, boosters and hints used, and settings such as sound and haptics. We use this to balance difficulty and fix problems.
• Ads: which ads were offered, shown or completed and the revenue an ad earned. Our ad partners may collect device identifiers and other data as described in their policies. On iOS, the advertising identifier (IDFA) is only available to them if you allow tracking when asked.
• Account (optional): if you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive an account identifier from our sign-in provider so your progress can be saved to the cloud. We do not store your name.
• Diagnostics: crash reports and performance data.

How we use it

To run the game and save progress, to tune difficulty so levels feel fair, to measure and improve the game, to show ads that keep the game free, and to prevent fraud. Ad revenue data is used for business reporting and ad frequency settings; it never changes puzzle difficulty or outcomes.

Partners

We use Google Firebase (analytics, crash reporting, sign-in, remote configuration), Google AdMob and other ad networks through mediation, Railway (server hosting) and Cloudflare (website and network). Each processes data under its own privacy policy, for example Google.

How long we keep it

Raw gameplay and ad events are deleted after about 13 months. Account and cloud-save data are kept until you delete your account.

Your choices

• Play as a guest without signing in.
• Decline tracking on iOS, and change ad privacy choices in Settings → Manage ad consent.
• Delete your account and data in Settings → Delete account and data, or see how to delete your account.
• Ask for a copy of your data by emailing orcub@sathuashrith.com.

Children

Orcub is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes and contact

We'll update this page when our practices change. Contact: orcub@sathuashrith.com.