Privacy Policy — Gameboy Emulator

Effective Date: January 12, 2026
App Name: Gameboy Emulator
Developer: Mikhail Zhoravovich
Platform: Android (Google Play)

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Gameboy Emulator (“the App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), developed by Mikhail Zhoravovich, collects, uses, and protects information when you use the App.

We are committed to user privacy and compliance with Google Play Developer Program Policies and applicable data protection laws.

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2. Information We Collect

The App does not require account registration and does not directly collect personal information.
Limited technical data may be collected automatically through integrated third-party services.

Automatically collected information

• Device information: device model, Android version, app version, system language, and basic configuration.
• Usage data: anonymized statistics related to app usage, emulator performance, session duration, and feature interaction.
• Diagnostics and crash data: error logs and performance reports collected via Firebase Crashlytics.
• Advertising identifiers: Google Advertising ID may be accessed by advertising SDKs to display ads.
• In-app review interactions: Google Play In-App Review API may be used to request feedback without collecting personal data.

Information we do NOT collect

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, contacts, precise location, photos, audio, video files, or payment information.

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3. ROM Files and Local Data

Gameboy Emulator does not provide, download, or distribute copyrighted game ROMs.
Any ROM files used by the user remain stored locally on the device and are not accessed, uploaded, or transmitted by the App.

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4. How We Use Information

Collected information is used solely to:

• Ensure proper functionality of the App.
• Improve emulator performance and compatibility.
• Detect and fix crashes or technical issues.
• Enhance user experience and features.
• Display and optimize advertisements.
• Analyze aggregated usage trends.

Whenever possible, data is processed in anonymized or aggregated form.

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5. Third-Party Services

The App integrates the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): analytics, diagnostics, and crash reporting.
• CAS (Clever Ads Solutions): ad mediation and monetization; may process advertising identifiers and device signals.
• Google Play Services: including Google Play In-App Review API and security services.

These third parties process data according to their own privacy policies. We do not sell user data.

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6. Advertising and User Choices

Gameboy Emulator may display banner or interstitial advertisements.

• Ads may use the Google Advertising ID for personalization.
• Users can opt out of personalized ads via Android Settings → Privacy → Ads.
• If ad personalization is disabled, non-personalized ads may still be shown.

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7. Data Retention and Security

• Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose.
• Appropriate technical and organizational safeguards are applied to protect data.
• No data transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

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8. Children’s Privacy

This App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by applicable law).
We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is identified, it will be removed promptly.

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9. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your data.
Requests can be made using the contact details below.

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10. Google Play Data Safety Compliance

Gameboy Emulator complies with Google Play Data Safety requirements and discloses the collection of:

• Usage data
• Diagnostics data
• Device or advertising identifiers

All data collection is limited to app functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published with an updated effective date. Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 [email protected]
👤 Mikhail Zhoravovich