Privacy Policy

12 Beads - Offline Board Game

Last updated: September 7, 2026

Novixa-Labs ("we", "us", or "our") operates the mobile application 12 Beads - Offline Board Game (package name: com.novixalabs.beads12). This Privacy Policy explains what information the app accesses, how it is used, and your choices.

By installing or using the app, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

1. Summary (Plain Language)

12 Beads is a traditional bead board game (also known as 12 Tehni, 12 Guti, and similar regional names). You can play against the CPU or another person on the same device. The app is available in 10 languages.

• We do not require you to create an account.
• We do not sell your personal information.
• Game settings (sound, haptics, theme, language) are stored on your device.
• Typography is bundled in the app; the app does not download fonts from the internet at runtime.
• The free version may show ads (banner and interstitial) through Google AdMob, with InMobi and Unity Ads as mediation partners. You can watch an optional rewarded video for 1 life or to unlock Vs Player for the session, or buy a one-time 12 Beads Pro purchase for unlimited lives, Vs Player unlocked, and no ads.
• Where required by law, we show a consent form (Google User Messaging Platform / UMP) before personalized ads. In supported regions you can reopen ad privacy choices from Settings or About.
• We use Google Firebase for anonymous usage analytics and crash reporting to improve the app. This is separate from advertising and we do not sell this data.
• Optional local daily play reminders (off by default) can notify you around 6 PM if you enabled them in Settings and have not opened the app that day. No reminder data is sent to our servers.
• The app may ask you to rate it on Google Play after a match using the standard in-app review flow.

2. What the App Does

The app lets you:

• Play vs CPU (lives) or vs another player (hotseat, unlockable)
• Adjust sound, haptics, reduced motion, board themes, language, and optional daily play reminders
• View in-app help; privacy, terms, support, and website open in your browser from About
• Optional advertising and a one-time Pro in-app purchase
• Anonymous usage analytics and crash reporting (Firebase) to improve stability

3. Information We Access

A. Information stored on your device (local only)

• Preferences such as mute, haptics, reduced motion, board theme, language, and daily reminder on/off
• Lives remaining and last regen time (local only). Lives regen: 1 life after 30 minutes at zero, or all 5 lives after 150 minutes at zero
• Pro / remove-ads status if you purchased 12 Beads Pro
• Whether Vs Player was unlocked with a rewarded ad for this session (memory only; resets when the app is closed)
• Last app-open timestamp (local only) used for optional idle reminders

This data stays on your device unless you clear app data or uninstall. We do not operate a cloud account or sync service.

B. Device sensors

The app may read the device accelerometer to add a subtle board tilt effect during gameplay. Sensor data is processed on your device in real time and is not sent to our servers.

C. Network access

The app may use the internet to:

• Load and display advertisements
• Process in-app purchases through Google Play
• Show consent / privacy messaging (UMP) where required
• Send anonymous analytics events and crash reports to Firebase (Google) in release builds
• Open our website for privacy, terms, support, or contact links you tap in About

Core gameplay works offline. Ads, purchases, analytics, and website links need a network connection.

D. Notifications (optional)

If you turn on Daily play reminder in Settings, the app may schedule a local notification on your device (around 6 PM in your local time zone) only if you have engaged with the app and have not opened it that day. Opening the app cancels that day's reminder. This feature is off by default, requires your permission on Android 13+, and is disabled for Pro users. We do not use push notifications from a server and we do not collect notification content on our servers.

E. Analytics and crash reporting (Firebase)

We use Google Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to understand how the app is used and to diagnose crashes. These services are provided by Google and are not used to sell your personal information.

Firebase may collect or receive app version, device model, Android OS version, screen views, session duration, crash logs, and an app instance identifier. Analytics and Crashlytics collection are disabled in debug developer builds. See Firebase Privacy.

4. Advertising & Advertising ID

If you have not purchased 12 Beads Pro, the app may display advertisements through Google AdMob with AdMob Mediation. The only mediation partners integrated in this app are InMobi and Unity Ads.

Ad formats may include banner ads on menus and gameplay, interstitial ads after a match when you continue, and optional rewarded videos only if you choose Watch ad.

These services may collect advertising ID (GAID), IP address, device type, OS version, ad interaction data, and approximate location derived from IP (not GPS from us).

The app may also use Unity Ads directly as a client-side fallback when the AdMob request has no fill for certain full-screen placements.

Where required by law (for example EEA/UK), the app uses Google User Messaging Platform (UMP). When UMP requires it, an Ad privacy choices entry appears in Settings and About. Users outside consent-required regions do not see that entry. You can also limit ad personalization in Android Settings → Google → Ads, or purchase Pro to stop ads.

See Google's ads policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

5. In-App Purchases (12 Beads Pro)

We offer a one-time in-app product (12 Beads Pro, product ID beads12_pro) processed by Google Play Billing. Google processes payment; we do not store your card details. Pro removes ads, grants unlimited lives, and unlocks Vs Player.

Purchase history is managed by Google Play. Use Restore purchases in the app if you reinstall on the same Google account.

6. Information We Do Not Collect

• Name, email, or phone number (unless you email us for support voluntarily)
• Precise GPS location
• Contacts, SMS, call logs, or calendar
• Photos, camera, or microphone
• Passwords or account credentials (there is no app login)

7. Third-Party Services

• Google Firebase Analytics — app usage analytics (Firebase Privacy)
• Firebase Crashlytics — crash reporting (Firebase Privacy)
• Google AdMob — advertising (Google Privacy Policy)
• InMobi — AdMob mediation partner (InMobi Privacy Policy)
• Unity Ads — AdMob mediation partner and optional direct fallback (Unity Privacy Policy)
• Google Play Billing — in-app purchases

8. Children's Privacy

The app is a casual board game suitable for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Data Retention and Deletion

• Local settings remain until you clear app data or uninstall.
• Support emails are kept only as long as needed to respond.

To remove all app data: Android Settings → Apps → 12 Beads → Storage → Clear data, or uninstall the app.

10. Your Rights and Choices

• Turn off haptics, reduced motion, or daily reminders in Settings
• Deny notification permission when enabling daily reminders
• Use UMP and Ad privacy choices where shown
• Clear app data or uninstall at any time
• Contact us with privacy questions

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new version and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, email bibi85259@gmail.com with the subject "Novixa-Labs — Privacy — 12 Beads".