Letter Ledger ("the app") is a mobile word game developed by Tinker Apps.
The data controller responsible for the app's operation is:
Tinker Apps (independent developer)
United States
tinkerapps.support@gmail.com
Google LLC may act as an independent data controller for data collected through Google AdMob and Google Play Billing. Tinker Apps and Google are separate controllers. This policy describes Tinker Apps' integration of third-party services, but Google's independent processing is governed by Google's own policies at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Tinker Apps does not directly collect personal data through its own servers; however, integrated third-party services may process certain data as described below.
Game progress, statistics, scores, and settings are saved locally on your device only and are not transmitted to Tinker Apps servers.
The following data is collected by third-party SDKs integrated into the app:
Data collected by third-party SDKs is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). Tinker Apps does not control how third-party services collect, store, or use this data.
The app includes an optional feature that lets you suggest a word for the game. If you choose to submit a suggestion, the word you enter — along with the selected category and game mode — is sent to a Google Form operated by Tinker Apps so we can review it. Submissions are voluntary and are sent only when you tap submit; if you never use this feature, no suggestion data is sent.
Please do not include personal information in a suggestion. We use submissions solely to review and improve the game's word lists. Suggestions are collected through Google Forms and stored under Tinker Apps' Google account, subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not associate suggestions with your device, account, or any identifier.
Local game data is stored exclusively in your device's sandboxed app storage and is not accessible to other apps. In-app purchases are processed entirely through Google Play's secure billing infrastructure; no payment data passes through Tinker Apps systems. All third-party SDK communications use encrypted connections. While these measures reflect current best practices for an app of this type, no method of data storage or transmission is completely secure.
The app requires internet access to serve ads, process purchases, and support analytics and crash reporting. The app does not request precise location, contacts, microphone, or camera permissions. The Advertising ID permission is used solely by Google AdMob for ad serving and measurement.
The app displays ads served by Google AdMob. AdMob may use your device's Advertising ID to serve and measure ads. You can reset or limit ad tracking at any time in your device's Google settings. Users who purchase the ad-free upgrade will no longer be shown any ads. For AdMob's data practices, see https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543.
Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland are served non-personalized ads only, with personalized advertising disabled. Advertising identifiers are not used for personalized targeting in these regions. Google may still process limited data necessary to deliver contextual ads, ensure security, prevent fraud, and perform basic ad measurement in accordance with applicable law and Google's own policies.
Users outside the EEA, UK, and Switzerland may receive personalized ads based on their device's Advertising ID. You can reset or limit ad tracking at any time in your device's Google settings.
Google AdMob, Google Play Billing, Firebase Crashlytics, and Firebase Analytics may transfer and process your data on servers located outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States. Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission as the legal mechanism for these transfers. For more information, see https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks. Tinker Apps does not independently transfer personal data outside your country of residence.
The app offers two one-time, non-consumable in-app purchases, processed through Google Play Billing:
Tinker Apps does not receive or store any payment information. All billing data is handled by Google under their terms of service.
The app integrates the following third-party SDKs:
No additional third-party SDKs are included beyond those listed above. The optional word-suggestion feature submits data through Google Forms, as described under Word Suggestions. This list will be updated if new services are integrated in future versions.
Tinker Apps does not directly collect or retain personal data. Local game data (scores, settings, progress) remains on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data in your device settings. Data processed by Google AdMob, Google Play Billing, Firebase Crashlytics, and Firebase Analytics is retained according to Google's own retention policies, which can be reviewed at https://policies.google.com/technologies/retention and https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy.
You can delete all locally stored game data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in your device settings. To request deletion of data held by Google, visit https://myaccount.google.com or contact Google directly.
Where EU/UK data protection law applies, Tinker Apps relies on the following legal bases:
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding personal data processed in connection with the app:
Since Tinker Apps does not directly collect or store personal data, most of these rights apply to data held by Google. You can exercise them through your Google account at https://myaccount.google.com or by contacting Google directly. To submit a request to Tinker Apps, use the contact details in the Data Subject Requests section below.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the EU, a list of national authorities is available at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en. In the UK, the relevant authority is the Information Commissioner's Office at https://ico.org.uk.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Tinker Apps does not sell personal information. Depending on your jurisdiction, third-party advertising services integrated into the app (Google AdMob) may process data in ways that may be considered "sharing" under California law. You can limit this by resetting or opting out of ad personalization in your device's Google settings. To submit a California privacy request, contact us at tinkerapps.support@gmail.com.
To exercise any privacy right or submit a data-related request, contact us at tinkerapps.support@gmail.com. Please include enough information to identify your request. We will respond within 30 days (or within the timeframe required by applicable law). Because Tinker Apps does not directly hold personal data, we may direct you to Google for requests relating to AdMob or billing data.
The app is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has used the app and personal information has been collected, contact us at tinkerapps.support@gmail.com and we will take appropriate steps.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Where changes materially affect how your data is processed, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, and where legally required we will seek renewed consent before those changes take effect.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, contact: tinkerapps.support@gmail.com