Privacy Policy

Effective November 8, 2026

This policy explains what information Sonar Strike (the “app”) collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. The app is published by Zyrix Technologies LLC (“we”, “us”).

The short version: we collect only what the game needs to work: a username, a password (stored encrypted), and your game results. We don’t ask for your email and we don’t sell your information. The free version shows ads from Google AdMob, which uses device information as described below. A one-time Remove Ads purchase turns the between-match ads off.

Information we collect

Account information. If you create an account, we store your username and your password. Passwords are stored only as a one-way hash, so we can’t read them. We do not ask for your name, email address, or phone number.

Gameplay information. When you play online, our servers record match results and related game data: wins and losses, the mode played, match length, shots and hits, XP, rank, achievements, win streaks, Daily Challenge scores, and the usernames of players you played against.

Playing without an account. “Play vs Computer” works offline without an account. Those games stay on your device and are not sent to us.

Settings on your device. The app saves your preferences (sound on/off, game mode, computer difficulty, and whether you’ve seen the tutorial) on your device only.

Purchases. If you buy Remove Ads, the payment is handled entirely by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play). We never see your payment details. The app checks with the store that you own Remove Ads and remembers it on your device.

Double XP. When you claim a Double XP bonus after an online match, our servers record that the bonus was used for that match.

Bluetooth (Play Nearby)

If you use Play Nearby, the app uses Bluetooth to find other players close to you. While that screen is open, your phone broadcasts a short, temporary room code, and listens for codes from other players. The code is used only to connect the two of you through our game server and stops broadcasting when you leave the screen. We do not collect or store your location. On some older Android versions, the system requires location permission for Bluetooth scanning; the app still does not record your location.

How we use information

To create and sign in to your account.
To run online matches, match you with players of a similar rank, and prevent cheating (every shot is checked by our server).
To calculate XP, ranks, achievements, and the Daily Challenge leaderboard.
To keep the service secure and fix problems.

What other players can see

Your username is visible to players you match with, to nearby players when you use Play Nearby, and on the Daily Challenge leaderboard together with your shot count. Please don’t use your real name or personal information as your username.

Sharing

We do not sell or rent your information. Our own servers do not share your account or game data with advertisers. Your data is stored on servers operated by our hosting provider, which processes it on our behalf. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our users or service.

Advertising and tracking

The free version of the app shows ads provided by Google AdMob: optional rewarded videos you choose to watch (for example to get Double XP), and an occasional full-screen ad between “vs Computer” matches. Ads never appear during a match or after online matches.

To show and measure ads, Google may collect information from your device, such as an advertising identifier, IP address, device and app information, and how you interact with ads. On iPhone, the app asks for your permission before your advertising identifier can be used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, and you can change this any time in Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking. Where the law requires it (for example in the EU and UK), you’ll be asked for consent before personalized ads are shown. You can also reset or limit your advertising ID in your device settings.

Google’s use of this information is governed by Google’s privacy policy: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services. Buying Remove Ads stops the between-match ads; rewarded ads are then replaced by free rewards.

Data retention and deletion

We keep your account and game data while your account exists. To delete your account and all associated game data, email dev@zyrixcode.com from any address and include your username; we will delete it within 30 days. Offline games and settings on your device are removed when you delete the app.

Security

Passwords are hashed, and the app talks to our servers over encrypted connections (HTTPS). No system is perfectly secure, but we work to protect your information.

Children

Sonar Strike is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, contact us and we will delete it.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your information, or to object to how it is used. To make a request, email us at the address below.

Changes to this policy

If we change this policy, we will update the effective date above, and for significant changes we will let you know in the app or on this page.

Contact

Zyrix Technologies LLC
1250 Wayzata Blvd E, Unit #1845
Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
dev@zyrixcode.com