This policy is used to inform users regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of data collected by the app, Patterned. In general, we do not collect any personal information, but please review this policy for more detail on what kind of information may be collected, used and/or stored.
If you choose to use the app, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The information that we collect is used for supporting game services and improving the app. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Collection and Use
The app collects non-identifiable gameplay data to send to Apple iCloud for saved game state and to Apple Game Center for achievements. We (BorderLeap, LLC) do not store any of this data, but it is sent to these Apple services (iCloud and Game Center) for storage and use.
Examples of saved game state data sent to Apple iCloud include which puzzles have been played, and the user’s progress in each one of those puzzles. Examples of achievements data sent to Apple Game Center (“AGC”) include achievements awarded such as “Tutorial Completed” or “25 Patterns Solved”. Data for each achievement’s percentage completed is sent to AGC along with the achievement that is being awarded. These examples are explained further later in this policy.
Patterned collects non-identifiable gameplay data from players of all ages as the game is available to players of all ages through the Apple Arcade service. The basis for this collection of information is to support the internal operations of the app as permitted by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA”), which purpose is a legitimate interest under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
iCloud Data for Saved Game State
If the user is signed into iCloud on a device, the app will sync saved game state data with the user’s iCloud account. This data will be regularly retrieved and updated within the app as to keep all devices signed into the same iCloud account able to play puzzles from the same approximate starting point. The app does not associate device UUID or any other means of device identification with saved game state.
As an example, if a puzzle is played on an iPhone, and the user places approximately 30% of the pieces on the board, then continues play later on an Apple TV, then if both devices are signed into the same iCloud account, progress for that puzzle on the Apple TV will automatically “fast-forward” to the 30% completion point. At any point during gameplay, the user can easily elect to reset progress on any puzzle and percentage completion for that puzzle will be reset down to 0% completion on iCloud.
Disabling Sync In-App
In the app’s settings menu, there is an option to enable or disable “Sync”. This feature merely prevents data from being uploaded and downloaded from iCloud, so that level progress does not update on that device. A user signed into iCloud will remain signed in on that device.
Game Center for Achievements
If the user is signed into the Apple Game Center service on a device (“AGC”), AGC will supply the user’s gamePlayerID, username and other game-specific data such as achievements awarded and status of each achievement. The gamePlayerID and username are not used in the app.
As the user plays the game and is awarded achievements, this achievement data (achievement ID and percentage completion) will be sent to AGC to update the user’s AGC account. Furthermore, in the app, status for all achievements can be accessed and shown. When this occurs, achievement data for all achievements is downloaded to the device and shown in the app.
As an example, if the user is signed into AGC, when the app loads, they will be shown a popup from AGC in the app welcoming them to the game. For a first-time user, when the tutorial is completed, players will be awarded the “Tutorial Completed” achievement. When they solve their first pattern fully, they are awarded the “First Pattern Solved” achievement. As a player progresses through the game, they will come across hidden animations and will receive an “Animation Found” achievement for each one. There are a number of other achievements in relation to finishing puzzles, finding animations and completing puzzles without mistakes.
Security
We strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting all information we obtain from a user. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
