Pixelcount Labs

Paheli

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 9, 2026

Developer: PixelCount Labs
App: Paheli (पहेली)
Package: com.pixelcount.paheli

Introduction

PixelCount Labs ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Paheli mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our app.

By using Paheli, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Data Stored on Your Device (Local Only)

Paheli stores the following data only on your device. This data is never sent to our servers or any third party:

  • Saved riddles — IDs of riddles you bookmark
  • Solved riddles — IDs of riddles you have solved
  • Voice preference — Whether you have enabled or disabled the text-to-speech feature

This data is stored securely on your device using encrypted storage and remains under your control. Uninstalling the app will remove all of this data.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Personal identification (name, email, phone number)
  • Account or login information (the app has no user accounts)
  • Location data
  • Contacts or address book
  • Photos or media from your device

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob (Advertising)

Paheli displays advertisements through Google AdMob. When you use the app, Google may collect:

  • Device information (e.g., device type, operating system)
  • Advertising ID
  • IP address
  • Information about ad interactions (e.g., impressions, clicks)

This data is used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance. Google's use of this information is governed by:

You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings (e.g., Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization).

Text-to-Speech

The app uses your device's built-in text-to-speech engine to read riddles aloud. Audio is generated locally on your device. We do not send any text or audio to external servers for this feature.

External Links

The app may contain links to:

These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

Children's Privacy

Paheli includes content suitable for children (e.g., the "बच्चों के लिए" / Kids category). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not require registration or account creation.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will address it.

Data Security

  • Data stored on your device (saved riddles, solved riddles, preferences) is kept in encrypted storage.
  • We do not transmit your local data to any server.
  • Ad traffic is handled by Google; we do not have access to the data Google collects for ad delivery.

Data Retention

  • Local data: Retained on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data.
  • Ad data: Governed by Google's policies. We do not retain ad-related data ourselves.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold (in our case, we hold no personal data on our servers)
  • Request deletion of data (uninstalling the app removes all local data)
  • Opt out of personalized advertising (via your device settings)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Paheli app, please contact us:

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