Google AdMob & Advertising Policy

1. Advertising Overview & Compliance Statement

ColorTube, developed and published under Madhukar & Sons, is a free-to-play mobile game supported by digital advertisements delivered through the Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) platform.

This policy details our advertising standards, supported ad formats, user choices, and adherence to the Google Play Developer Program Policies and Google AdMob Program Policies.

2. Implemented Ad Formats & Placement Guidelines

ColorTube integrates three specific advertising formats powered by Google AdMob:

A. Anchored Adaptive Banner Ads

• Placement: Anchored at the very bottom of the screen inside a dedicated layout container.
• Isolation: The banner area is structurally isolated from gameplay controls (Undo, Restart, Hint, +Tube, and tube touch targets) to prevent accidental clicks.
• Responsive: Utilizes AdMob adaptive sizing to ensure correct proportions without overlapping system navigation bars.

B. Rewarded Video Ads (Voluntary / Opt-In)

• Voluntary Engagement: Rewarded ads are never shown automatically. They are triggered solely when a player voluntarily taps an explicit rewarded button (e.g., "BONUS REWARD (+25 Coins)" on the level complete screen or "Free Coins" in the Collection hub).
• Guaranteed Reward Delivery: Upon successful completion of the video, the promised reward (+25 coins or bonus) is credited immediately to the player's local coin balance.
• Clear Pre-Disclosure: Clear labels and TV icons inform players before tapping that an ad will play.

C. Interstitial Ads

• Natural Transition Points: Interstitials are displayed only at natural break points between levels.
• Dismissibility: Every interstitial includes a clear, immediate close/skip mechanism provided by Google AdMob.
• Frequency Capping: We apply frequency pacing so players are never inundated with back-to-back interstitial ads.

3. AdMob Content & Family Safety Standards

To ensure a safe environment for all players:

• Category Restrictions: We configure ad serving filters in Google AdMob to block sensitive categories, including adult content, gambling, violent themes, and deceptive promotions.
• Google Play Policy Compliance: All ads adhere to Google Play's Families Policy and Better Ads Standards.
• No Deceptive Design: Ads are clearly labeled by the Google Mobile Ads SDK (e.g., "Ad" or "Advertisement") and are never styled to resemble interactive gameplay elements.

4. Personalized vs. Non-Personalized Advertising

Depending on your geographic region and device preferences, ads may be delivered as personalized (tailored to your interests based on your Google Advertising ID) or non-personalized (contextual, based on app context and coarse location).

How to Control or Opt-Out of Personalized Ads:

You have full control over personalized advertising directly through your Android device settings:

• Open your device Settings app.
• Select Google > Ads (or Privacy > Ads).
• Tap Reset advertising ID to disconnect past ad profiles, or tap Delete advertising ID to disable personalized ads across all apps.
• Alternatively, enable Opt out of Ads Personalization if available on your Android version.

5. Invalid Traffic & Fair Play Prevention

Madhukar & Sons strictly prohibits and prevents all forms of invalid traffic, including:

• Encouraging users to click ads falsely or misrepresenting ad incentives.
• Deploying auto-clicking scripts, emulated impressions, or artificial bot traffic.
• Placing ads in locations where accidental clicks are likely.

6. Third-Party Links & External Advertisers

Advertisements displayed in ColorTube may contain links to external third-party websites or Google Play Store listings. Clicking on an ad redirects you to the advertiser's service, which is governed by the advertiser's independent privacy policy and terms. We encourage you to review their policies upon visiting.

7. Reporting Inappropriate Ads & Inquiries

If you encounter an advertisement within ColorTube that you believe violates Google policies, displays inappropriate content, or disrupts gameplay, please report it to us immediately with the ad details or screenshot: