Last updated: January 5, 2026
PatriotIQ Studios ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Whack-A-Rat mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
Our App does not require you to create an account or provide personal information. However, gameplay data such as high scores may be stored locally on your device.
We use the information we collect to:
Our App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and process information about you, including your Advertising ID, to provide personalized ads. AdMob may share this information with its partners.
For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: Google Privacy Policy
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:
We may use additional third-party services for analytics and performance monitoring. These services may collect information sent by your device. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party service providers.
Game data (such as high scores) is stored locally on your device. We implement reasonable security measures to protect information transmitted through our App. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Our App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
Local game data is retained on your device until you uninstall the App or clear the App's data. Information collected by third-party services is retained according to their respective privacy policies.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our App does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can opt out of personalized advertising as described above.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
PatriotIQ Studios
Email: patriotiqstudios@gmail.com
For data protection inquiries from EU residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority.
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