Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 26, 2026
1. Introduction
Blockies ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Email address and username provided during registration.
- Device Information: Unique device identifiers (ANDROID_ID) used for fraud prevention.
- Usage Data: Ad interaction data, game performance, and rewards claimed.
- Contact Information: Phone numbers (MSISDN) provided voluntarily for voucher fulfillment (airtime/data).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain the game and reward services.
- Verify ad watches and award Stars via AdMob Server-Side Verification.
- Fulfill reward redemptions (airtime, data, or gift cards).
- Prevent fraud, multi-accounting, and bot activity.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with third parties necessary for operation:
- Google AdMob: For serving ads and verifying rewards.
- SIMcloud: For fulfilling airtime and data recharges.
- AWS (Amazon Web Services): For secure data storage in Cape Town (af-south-1 region).
5. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. You can do this within the app settings or by contacting us at support@blockies.co.za.