Your privacy
Privacy Policy
Dots is designed to let you play without sharing your personal information.
In short
Dots does not use analytics, ads, or trackers. Playing against the computer or with a friend on the same device never leaves your device. Online mode stores an anonymous identifier and your moves in Firebase only to run that match.
Data on your device
Your language, sound, and game settings, along with any unfinished game, are stored in the app's data on your device. Depending on your device settings, the operating system may include this data in a system backup. The developer cannot access those backups. Uninstalling the app removes its local data; you can manage backups in your device or cloud account settings.
Online mode
Playing online uses Firebase, a Google service. Starting or joining an online game creates an anonymous identifier for that device and stores it, together with the moves of that game, in Firebase's Realtime Database — only so the app can keep the match in sync between you and your opponent, who sees you only as "Opponent". There are no accounts, usernames, or sign-in with your name or email, and the identifier is not linked to your identity or used for advertising.
No analytics, ads, or tracking
The app has no analytics, ads, trackers, or third-party SDKs that collect data for advertising or profiling — including in online mode, where Firebase is used only to run your match, as described above.
Network access
Playing against the computer or with a friend on the same device does not need a network connection. Online mode needs an internet connection to reach Firebase and connect you with your opponent. The Dots website also opens when you choose Contacts from the app menu.
This website
This website does not use cookies, analytics, or third-party scripts.
Children
The app does not collect personal data from anyone, including children. Online mode's anonymous identifier, described above, is not linked to a real identity.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be published on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
For privacy questions, email lypovskiy@gmail.com.
Effective date
Effective date: September 23, 2026