PHOTOS/MEDIA/FILES – android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
This is required to write temporary data and save games to any memory phone storage device, whether USB or internal SD card. This requirement changed slightly in Android kit kat 4.4, but we still need it to support older versions.
DEVICE ID & CALL INFORMATION – android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
We use this to anonymously capture unique users, and associate them with device information such as model and OS. This is used to plan our support and development strategy. We can’t identify users by their ID’s, as they’re stored hashed, and we don’t collect use the data for anything else.
WIFI CONNECTION INFORMATION/OTHER –android.permission.INTERNET, android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
These are required to support features like ad networks, OpenURL, networks, leaderboards, social and other features. Used only to establish internet connection and nothing else.
BILLING – com.android.vending.BILLING
This is required to support In App Purchase behaviors using the Google billing system. We’re not able to effect any kind of purchase or transaction without the user’s approval.