Hodgepodge Studio ("we", "our") develops and operates casual mobile games for iOS, Android, and the web. This policy explains what data we collect when you play our games and how we use it. We collect only the minimum information needed to run them.
01 Information We Collect
Automatically collected when you play
- check_circleAnonymous account ID — Firebase Authentication creates a random user ID to keep your progress. We do not ask for your name, email, or phone number.
- check_circleDevice-stable ID — your iOS Vendor ID or Android ID, used so you can recover your account if you reinstall on the same device.
- check_circleGame data — stages cleared, scores, hearts, purchases, and chosen settings (theme, control mode, language, nickname).
- check_circleDiagnostic data — crash logs, device model, OS version, app version.
- check_circleIP address — automatically logged by Firebase and AdMob for security and abuse prevention. Not shown to other users.
You provide directly
- check_circleNickname — used on the global leaderboard and visible to other players. We filter inappropriate nicknames using a blocklist and AI moderation before saving.
From Apple / Google when you make a purchase
- check_circleTransaction receipts — Apple App Store or Google Play sends us a signed receipt to verify your purchase. We do not see your credit card number, billing address, or Apple/Google account details.
If you opt in to ad tracking (iOS only)
- check_circleIDFA (Advertising Identifier) — only if you tap "Allow" on the App Tracking Transparency prompt. Used by AdMob for relevant ads. Change anytime in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking. If you decline, you'll see non-personalized ads instead.
terminal 02. How We Use Information
- › Run the game (save progress, manage hearts, submit scores)
- › Verify in-app purchases and grant items
- › Show rewarded video ads through AdMob
- › Diagnose crashes and improve performance
- › Prevent fraud, abuse, and cheating
link 03. Third-Party Services
04 Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your nickname appears on the public leaderboard by design. Anonymous diagnostic data is processed by Firebase and AdMob under their policies. We may disclose data only when required by law.
05. Data Retention
We keep your account data for as long as you continue to use the game. Account deletion requests are processed within 30 days. Aggregated, non-identifiable analytics may be retained indefinitely. Anti-fraud records (e.g., processed transaction IDs) may be kept longer for security.
06 Your Rights
- check_circleAccess — request a copy of the data linked to your account
- check_circleCorrect — change your nickname in Settings (7-day cooldown applies)
- check_circleDelete — delete your account in Settings or by emailing us
- check_circleObject / Restrict — request that we stop processing your data
- check_circlePortability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- check_circleWithdraw consent — turn off ad tracking in iOS Settings
To exercise any of these rights, email support@hodgepodge.studio. We respond within 30 days.
child_care 07. Children's Privacy
Our games are rated 4+ and suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
public 08. International Transfers
Our servers run on Google Cloud in the asia-northeast3 (Seoul) region. AdMob and Apple/Google services may process data globally under their own safeguards.
09. Security
HTTPS/TLS for all network traffic, server-side rules to restrict access, and signed verification for all purchases and ad rewards. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to protect your information.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.