Last updated: March 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Nikolai Liapin ("I", "me", or "my"), operating as Liapinsoft, collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Lettervolt mobile application ("the App").
1. Information I Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, I may collect your display name, email address, and authentication credentials (such as Apple Sign-In tokens).
- Support Requests: When you contact me for support, I collect the information you provide in your message, including your email address.
- In-App Purchases: Purchase transactions are processed by Apple through the App Store. I do not collect or store your payment information directly.
Information Collected Automatically
- Game Data: Scores, words found, levels completed, tournament results, and game statistics to provide leaderboards and game features.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for compatibility and troubleshooting.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including features used and session duration.
Information I Do NOT Collect
- Precise location data
- Contacts, photos, or other personal files
- Health or fitness data
- Cross-app or cross-site tracking data for advertising
2. How I Use Your Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App
- Create and manage your account
- Process tournament entries and display leaderboards
- Enable social features (friend challenges, clubs)
- Respond to support requests
- Send important service notifications
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Analyze usage patterns to improve game balance and user experience
3. Information Sharing
I do not sell your personal information. I may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Public Game Data: Your display name, scores, and rankings may be visible to other players through leaderboards and tournament results.
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help operate the App (cloud hosting, analytics).
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, legal process, or government request.
4. Data Storage and Security
I implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. Game data is stored securely using industry-standard cloud services. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- Account Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting me at support@liapinsoft.com.
- Data Access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
- Notifications: Manage push notification preferences through your device settings.
6. Children's Privacy
Lettervolt is not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I learn that I have collected such information, I will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact me at support@liapinsoft.com.
7. Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services:
- Apple App Store: App distribution and in-app purchase processing
- Apple Sign-In: Authentication (optional)
- Firebase (Google): Backend services and analytics
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:
- Email: support@liapinsoft.com
- Support page: liapinsoft.com/lettervolt/support