Privacy Policy

App: Pouch: Word Hunt
Developer: The North Apps
Last updated: Sep 7, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Pouch: Word Hunt (“the App”, “we”, “us”) handles information when you use our iOS puzzle game.

1. Information we collect

1.1 Information stored on your device

The App stores game data locally on your device, including:

• Level progress, stars, and scores
• In-game coins, hints, lives, and settings (music, sound effects, haptics)
• Achievement progress and daily challenge status
• Ad-related timing used to control how often interstitial ads may appear

This data stays on your device unless you delete the App.

No account is required. The App does not ask you to sign in with Apple, Google, or any other service.

1.2 Analytics and diagnostics

We use Google Firebase to understand how the App is used and to improve stability. This may include:

• App interactions (for example: levels started or completed, shop opened, settings changed)
• Purchase events (product ID only — not payment details)
• Crash reports and other diagnostic data
• Device and app version information

This information is not linked to your name or email in our systems.

1.3 Purchases

In-app purchases (Remove Ads, Remove Ads Plus, and coin packs) are processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not receive your payment card details. Apple may provide us with purchase status so we can unlock content in the App.

1.4 Advertising

The App shows ads through Google AdMob and may use ad mediation partners (such as AppLovin or Meta Audience Network) to show rewarded and interstitial ads.

Ad partners may collect information such as:

• Device identifiers (for example, advertising ID if you allow tracking)
• IP address and coarse location derived from IP
• App interactions with ads
• General device and diagnostic information

On iOS, we may ask for permission to track you across apps and websites for personalized ads (App Tracking Transparency). You can decline; the App still works, but ads may be less relevant. You can also manage ad privacy choices in the App settings when available.

2. How we use information

• Provide gameplay, save progress, and unlock purchased content
• Measure app usage and improve features
• Display ads and measure ad performance
• Diagnose crashes and improve stability

3. Third-party services

The App uses services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy (Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, AdMob): https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Apple Privacy Policy (App Store): https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

If ad mediation partners are enabled, they may process data under their own policies.

4. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only:

• With service providers that help run the App (analytics, crash reporting, ads)
• When required by law or to protect rights and safety

5. Data retention

Local game data remains on your device until you delete the App or reset progress. Analytics and crash data retained by Google is handled under Google’s policies. Contact us if you have questions about data held by our service providers.

6. Your choices

• No sign-in: play without creating an account
• Tracking: manage in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
• Ad choices: use in-app ad privacy settings when shown, or iOS privacy settings
• Remove ads: purchase Remove Ads or Remove Ads Plus in the shop
• Delete local data: delete the App from your device

7. Children’s privacy

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 has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

8. International users

Your information may be processed in countries where our service providers operate (including the United States). By using the App, you consent to this processing.

9. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new version at this URL and update the “Last updated” date.

11. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

The North Apps
Email: thenorthapps@gmail.com