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Privacy Policy

Developer: PineSoft
Last updated: March 2026

PineSoft ("we", "our", "us") develops and operates mobile applications. This privacy policy covers all PineSoft apps, including:

  • SoundScope — Real-time audio spectrogram with AI sound recognition
  • Gyro 2048 — Tilt-controlled 2048 puzzle game
  • Horatio — Digital preservation of texts in rare, endangered, and classical languages

Each app may also have its own specific privacy policy page linked above. This general policy describes how we collect, use, and share information across all PineSoft apps.

Information We Collect

Our apps use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:

  • Advertising ID: A unique, anonymous identifier used to serve relevant ads.
  • Device information: Device model, operating system version, and screen size for ad formatting.
  • Usage data: Ad interaction data (views, clicks) for analytics.

We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number. Game scores and preferences are stored locally on your device only.

How We Use Information

Information collected through AdMob is used solely for:

  • Displaying advertisements within our apps
  • Measuring ad performance and analytics

Third-Party Services

Our apps use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Your Choices

You can manage your ad preferences:

  • Ad personalization: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).
  • Consent: On first launch, you will be asked for consent to data collection for advertising purposes (EEA/UK users).

Children's Privacy

Our apps are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data Retention

We do not store any personal data on our servers. All app data (scores, preferences) is stored locally on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the app.

GDPR Rights (EEA/UK Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to data processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us:
[email protected]