Effective Date: July 09, 2026

This Privacy Policy outlines clear and transparent guidelines for data handling, processing, storage, and protection practices applied to Connect Four, a classic two-player board puzzle game. This policy covers all in-game match modes, gameplay functions, system performance tools, analytical features, and all associated digital services provided within the application.

By downloading, installing, accessing, and playing Connect Four on your mobile device, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all clauses stated in this Privacy Policy. Should you disagree with any part of the policy terms, you must discontinue your use of the application immediately. Connect Four strictly complies with the GDPR, CCPA, and other international and regional data protection regulations to secure user data and protect personal privacy rights.

1. Information We Gather and Process

Connect Four is a streamlined, lightweight board game focused on casual puzzle entertainment. Our data collection strictly follows the principle of necessity. We only gather limited, non-sensitive data required to sustain stable game operation, optimize match experience, resolve technical faults, and improve overall gameplay quality. No unnecessary personal data will be collected without user authorization.

1.1 Automatically Collected Anonymous Data

While you engage with game matches and interactive features, our server automatically collects anonymous, non-personally identifiable data. This information cannot be used to identify individual users and is exclusively used for service maintenance and optimization:

• Device runtime information: Device model, operating system version, system locale settings, screen resolution, and anonymized device identifier;
• Game activity records: App opening times, match duration, game round records, winning and losing data, and functional usage habits;
• Technical diagnostic data: Application running logs, system anomalies, crash records, and performance optimization data;
• Network status data: Anonymous IP address, network access mode, and connection stability during game operation;
• Aggregated statistical data: De-identified overall user behavior data for game iteration, gameplay adjustment and service improvement.

1.2 User Voluntarily Submitted Content

Connect Four does not require account registration, login verification, or personal information input to access complete core gameplay. The only scenario where user information is collected is when you actively submit game feedback, functional suggestions, bug reports, or customer service consultations. All text descriptions, screenshots and contact information you voluntarily provide will be retained solely for problem solving and reply processing.

1.3 Data We Do Not Collect

We do not actively collect any sensitive personal information including but not limited to users’ real names, identity documents, phone numbers, residential addresses, payment information, biometric data and private chat records. Such data will never be collected unless users voluntarily provide it or we are legally required to cooperate with judicial and administrative law enforcement procedures.

2. Purposes of Data Processing

All data processing operations performed by Connect Four are based on legitimate service needs and user consent. We only use collected data for the following specified purposes, and any expanded data application scope will obtain prior user approval:

• Maintain stable and uninterrupted operation of classic Connect Four match functions, ensuring smooth and consistent gaming experience for all users;
• Identify, diagnose and fix application crashes, functional bugs and operational anomalies to continuously enhance game stability and fluency;