BoundAnvil · SHIFT

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Who is responsible for SHIFT?

SHIFT is a puzzle game published by BoundAnvil. For questions about SHIFT privacy practices, contact boundanvil@gmail.com .

Information stored on your device

SHIFT stores gameplay progress, best move counts, the last played level, tutorial status and sound preferences locally on your device. When you purchase the full-game unlock, SHIFT also stores a local record of whether access has been confirmed and the time of the last successful purchase check. These records are used to operate the game and make purchased levels available offline.

BoundAnvil does not operate an account system or independent server to receive these local gameplay records. You can remove local game data by clearing the app's storage or uninstalling the app. Device or operating-system backup behavior may vary.

Google Play purchases

SHIFT offers an optional, one-time purchase to unlock levels 31–100. Purchase initiation, payment and purchase management are handled through Google Play Billing and Google's services. Google may process information such as your Google Play account, payment information and transaction details under its own privacy policies. SHIFT does not request your bank card number or receive your card details.

To confirm an entitlement, restore a purchase or recognize a refund, SHIFT communicates with Google Play Billing and processes the purchased product identifier, purchase status and purchase token within the app and Google Play services. These details are not sent to a separate BoundAnvil-operated backend. Google's privacy practices are described in Google's Privacy Policy .

Technical diagnostics

SHIFT uses Google Play Billing to provide and restore optional in-app purchases. Google Play Billing and related Google components may automatically transmit technical diagnostic information to Google, including API operation results, error codes and connection failures.

This information is used to monitor service operation, diagnose technical problems and improve the reliability of Google Play Billing. Diagnostic communication may occur during normal app use, even when the player is not actively making a purchase.

These technical communications use encrypted connections. BoundAnvil does not operate an independent analytics backend, receive these Google diagnostic logs on its own servers, or use them for advertising or profiling. Google processes information received by its services according to its applicable policies.

Analytics, advertising and device permissions

SHIFT does not contain an independent advertising SDK or independent analytics or tracking service. It does not request access to your location, contacts, camera or microphone. Google Play Billing requires communication with Google services to check product details, confirm purchases and restore purchased access. Technical diagnostics associated with this integration are described above.

Retention and control

Gameplay data and locally cached purchase status remain on your device until deleted by you or the operating system. Google Play may retain transaction records and associated technical diagnostic information according to Google's own policies and applicable law.

Removing SHIFT does not cancel or erase the transaction in your Google Play account. An active purchase may be restored after reinstallation when Google Play confirms it.

Children and teens

SHIFT is intended for players aged 13 and older. It does not require players to create a SHIFT account or provide their name, email address or location to play. In-app purchases are subject to Google Play's account, parental-control and purchase authorization settings.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy if the game, third-party services or applicable requirements change. The revision date will be updated on this page.

Contact

Developer: BoundAnvil
Privacy questions: boundanvil@gmail.com