Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: October 1, 2025
Last Updated: October 6, 2025

TideBeam Labs LLC (“TideBeam,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our mobile applications, including Number Fuse (“Game”), our websites, and related services (together, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information (e.g., your email address when contacting support).
   
• Any information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us.
   

When you use our Services, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
   
• Usage Data: Gameplay activity, feature usage, game progress, and engagement metrics.
   
• Log Data: IP address, access times, app version, crash reports, and diagnostic data.
   

• Advertising and Analytics Partners: We may receive anonymized or aggregated information from advertising networks (including Google AdMob) and analytics providers.
   
• App Stores: Account and purchase information provided by Apple App Store, Google Play, or other distribution platforms.
   

We use information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our Services.
   
• Deliver personalized and contextual ads.
   
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
   
• Analyze performance, usage trends, and user engagement.
   
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or misuse.
   
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
   

We use Google AdMob and other analytics services to display in-game advertisements and measure ad performance. These partners may collect data such as device identifiers, IP address, ad impressions, and in-app interactions to serve personalized or contextual ads.

You can manage ad personalization using your device’s settings:

• Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization.
   
• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Turn off “Allow Apps to Request to Track.”
   

We may share information as follows:

• With Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, support, and ad delivery.
   
• For Legal Purposes: To comply with legal obligations or government requests.
   
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets.
   
• With Your Consent: When you actively grant permission.
   

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us at info@tidebeamlabs.com for prompt deletion.

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable laws (GDPR, CCPA, or similar), including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your information.
   
• Restricting or objecting to processing.
   
• Requesting data portability.
   
• Opting out of personal data sharing or targeted advertising.
   

To exercise your rights, email info@tidebeamlabs.com.

California residents have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

• Right to Know: Request categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
   
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions.
   
• Right to Opt Out: Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information.
   
• Right to Non-Discrimination: No discrimination for exercising your rights.
   

Submit requests to info@tidebeamlabs.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.” Identity verification may be required.

TideBeam Labs LLC does not sell personal information. However, we may “share” limited data—such as device identifiers or ad interaction metrics—with advertising partners like Google AdMob for personalized ads.

You can opt out of sharing at any time:

1. Email: Send a request to info@tidebeamlabs.com with the subject “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.”
    
2. Device Settings: Adjust ad tracking preferences on your device.
    
3. Industry Tools: Visit YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.
    

We confirm requests within 10 business days and respond within 45 days, as permitted by law.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland:

• TideBeam Labs LLC is the Data Controller of your personal data.
   
• Processing bases include:
   
  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
     
  • Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b))
     
  • Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))
     
  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))
     

You have the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, port data, and lodge complaints with your supervisory authority. To exercise rights, contact info@tidebeamlabs.com.

We and our partners (including Google AdMob) use cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies to:

• Deliver, measure, and improve ads.
   
• Analyze usage and performance.
   
• Remember preferences.
   
• Ensure compliance with regional consent laws.
   

For users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we comply with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF v2.2).

We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) integrated with Google’s EU User Consent SDK to:

• Display a consent banner when you first open the app.
   
• Collect consent choices for ad personalization, analytics, and data sharing.
   
• Transmit your consent string to AdMob and other partners via the SDK.
   
• Allow you to update or withdraw consent at any time via in-app privacy settings or a “Manage Cookies” link.
   

Refusing consent will result in only non-personalized ads being displayed.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time:

• In-App: Go to Settings → Privacy → Manage Cookies (or equivalent).
   
• By Email: Contact info@tidebeamlabs.com with “Cookie Preferences” in the subject line.
   

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no security system is infallible, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, or as required by law. Retention periods vary based on data type and legal obligations.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries (including the United States) that may have different data protection standards. We take measures to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

We may revise this Policy periodically. Updated versions will include a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage regular review of this Policy.

If you have questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

TideBeam Labs LLC
Email: info@tidebeamlabs.com