FoodSmash Privacy Policy
A delicious match-3 puzzle game by A Better App Company
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
About FoodSmash
FoodSmash is a free-to-play match-3 puzzle game featuring Munchzilla, your hungry dinosaur companion. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data when you play FoodSmash.
🎮 Kid-Friendly: FoodSmash is rated 4+ and designed to be safe for players of all ages. We do not collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
Information We Collect
Game Data (Stored Locally)
The following data is stored only on your device and is NOT transmitted to our servers:
- Game progress and level completion
- High scores and achievements
- In-game currency and power-up inventory
- Settings and preferences
- Purchased items and unlocked content
Data Collected Automatically
| Data Type | Purpose | Shared With |
|---|---|---|
| Device Information | App compatibility, crash reporting | Analytics providers |
| App Usage | Improve game experience | Analytics providers |
| Advertising ID | Serve relevant ads | Ad networks |
| Purchase History | Process transactions | App Store/Google Play |
Data We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ Your name or email (unless you contact support)
- ❌ Location data
- ❌ Contacts or phone data
- ❌ Photos, camera, or microphone
- ❌ Health or fitness data
Third-Party Services
Analytics
We use analytics to understand how players interact with FoodSmash:
- Google Analytics for Firebase - Privacy Policy
- Apple App Analytics (iOS only) - Privacy Policy
Advertising
The free version of FoodSmash displays ads. Our advertising partners may collect data to show relevant ads:
- Google AdMob - Privacy Policy
- Unity Ads - Privacy Policy
💡 Tip: You can limit ad personalization in your device settings. Purchasing the ad-free version removes all third-party advertising.
In-App Purchases
All purchases are processed through:
- Apple App Store (iOS) - Privacy Policy
- Google Play Store (Android) - Privacy Policy
We do not receive or store your payment information. All transactions are handled securely by Apple/Google.
Children's Privacy (COPPA)
FoodSmash is designed to be family-friendly and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- Advertising shown to users identified as children is contextual, not behavioral
- We do not require account creation to play
- There are no social features, chat, or user-to-user communication
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@abetterappcompany.com.
Data Storage and Security
Your game progress is stored locally on your device. If you delete the app, your progress may be lost unless you have:
- iOS: iCloud backup enabled
- Android: Google Play Games backup enabled
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any data transmitted through our services.
Your Rights and Choices
Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Turn off "Personalized Ads"
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
Reset Advertising Identifier
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → "Reset Advertising Identifier"
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → "Reset advertising ID"
Delete Your Data
To delete all game data:
- Uninstall the FoodSmash app from your device
- Delete iCloud/Google Play Games backup data if applicable
For deletion of any data on our servers (analytics), contact privacy@abetterappcompany.com.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what data is collected
- Right to delete your data
- Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination
To exercise these rights, email privacy@abetterappcompany.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of FoodSmash after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions about FoodSmash:
A Better App Company
Email: privacy@abetterappcompany.com
Subject: FoodSmash Privacy Inquiry
General Privacy Policy: abetterappcompany.com/privacy-policy