The Ninth Key - Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 8, 2026

We ("we", "us", "our") are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, the Data Protection Act 2018 (Ireland), and the ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336/2011). This Privacy Policy explains the information collected, used, and protected while using "The Ninth Key" ("App"). By downloading and using the App, you agree to this policy.

Data Controller: The Ninth Key Contact: [email protected] Based in: Ireland

Who We Are

The Ninth Key is a mobile puzzle game developed by an independent developer based in Ireland. Our contact information is provided above and at the end of this document.

Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device The App stores the following information only on your own device (not sent to our servers):

Your chosen display name and avatar icon
Your game progress (solved puzzles, earned badges, completed chapters)
Your theme and sound preferences
In-app time/statistics data (such as puzzle solving times)

This information does not require creating an account and does not directly identify you. When you delete the App, this data is removed from your device.

2.2 Advertising and Analytics Services The App may use third-party advertising networks (e.g. Google AdMob) to sustain its revenue. These services may collect data such as device identifiers (e.g. advertising ID), approximate location, and device information for ad personalization and performance measurement purposes. This data is subject to the relevant third-party companies' own privacy policies:

Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

If an analytics service (e.g. Firebase Analytics) is used in the App, this service may also collect anonymous/aggregate usage statistics (such as which chapters were played, session duration); this data does not directly reveal your personal identity.

2.3 In-App Purchases If you use the in-app purchase feature, payment transactions take place directly through Google Play / Apple App Store. Your credit card or payment information is never seen or stored by us; this information is processed solely by the relevant store platform.

2.4 Permissions The App does not request permissions that are not necessary for its functions (camera, location, contacts, microphone, etc.). Only notification permission (if any) or the minimum permissions required by advertising/analytics services may be requested.

How We Use Information

Collected information is used only for the following purposes: