Last updated: June 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Strings Interactive ("we", "us", or "our") handles information when you use Cosmic Colonizer (the "Game"), available as a Progressive Web App and on the Google Play Store.
Guest mode (no account required): You can play the Game as a guest without creating an account or providing any personal information. In guest mode, all progress, settings, and preferences are stored exclusively on your device using your browser's local storage. We do not have access to this data, and no information is transmitted to our servers.
Cloud Save data (optional, requires Google Sign-In): If you choose to sign in with your Google account to enable Cloud Save, we collect and store:
Public Leaderboard data (optional, requires explicit opt-in): If you enable the public leaderboard, the following data is made visible to all users of the Game:
You can disable leaderboard participation at any time in the Game's Settings. Your entry will be removed on the next synchronization cycle.
Public Events data (optional, requires explicit opt-in): If you enable participation in public events (timed competitions between players), the following data is made visible to other signed-in users of the Game when you complete an event:
You can disable events participation at any time in the Game's Settings; no new event results will be published. Results already published for concluded events remain part of those events' final standings; to request their deletion, contact us at the email address below.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
The Game uses the following third-party services:
Advertising (rewarded ads): The Game offers optional, opt-in rewarded video ads via Google AdMob. You are never required to watch an ad to play. Ads are shown only when you actively choose a reward — for example, to double an offline or daily reward, or to activate a temporary production boost. To serve and measure these ads, Google and its advertising partners may collect and use your device's advertising identifier and limited technical data. We do not collect or store this advertising data on our own servers.
Consent (EU/UK/Switzerland): Where required by law, the Game presents a Google-certified consent message (UMP) so you can choose how your data is used for ads (personalized vs. non-personalized). You can review or change your choices at any time.
Local game data can be cleared at any time via the Game's Settings ("Clear All Progress") or by clearing your browser's storage.
Cloud save data is retained as long as your account is active. To request deletion of your cloud data, contact us at the email address below.
The Game is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information via Google Sign-In, please contact us so we can delete it.
Cloud data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) and stored in Google Cloud infrastructure with industry-standard security measures. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Game. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data deletion, contact us at: strings.interactive@gmail.com