This Privacy Policy applies to the HedgeMaze mobile application (the “Application”), created by Drew Koontz (“we,” “us,” or “our”). HedgeMaze is provided as a freemium mobile game.

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Information We Collect

We do not directly collect personal information from users for advertising, analytics, or marketing purposes.

HedgeMaze does not require you to create an account or register to use the Application.

Most gameplay data, such as puzzle progress, settings, and app preferences, is stored locally on your device.

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Apple Services

The Application uses certain Apple-provided services and features, including:

• Game Center, for leaderboards, achievements, and related gameplay features

• iCloud, for cloud save and synchronization across your Apple devices, when enabled

• In-App Purchases, for purchasing optional premium features such as Hedgemaze Pro

These services are provided and operated by Apple and may process information in accordance with Apple’s own terms and privacy practices. We do not control how Apple collects, uses, or stores information through those services.

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How Information Is Used

We use locally stored game data to provide and maintain the functionality of the Application, such as:

• saving puzzle progress

• remembering settings and preferences

• restoring eligible premium access on your device

• syncing game data through iCloud, when applicable

• supporting Game Center features, when enabled on your device

We do not use your information for third-party advertising or independent analytics.

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Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

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However, if you use Apple services within the Application, such as Game Center, iCloud, or In-App Purchases, Apple may process information as necessary to provide those services.

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Location Information

The Application does not collect precise real-time location information from your device.

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Contact Email

If you choose to contact us by email, we may receive your email address and any information you include in your message. We use that information only to respond to your inquiry or provide support.

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Data Retention

Because most Application data is stored locally on your device, you can generally remove that data by deleting the Application from your device.

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If you use iCloud sync, some game data may remain associated with your iCloud account in accordance with Apple’s systems and settings.

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If you contact us by email, we may retain your message for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to you and maintain support records.

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Your Choices

You can stop all use of the Application by uninstalling it using the standard uninstall process available on your device or through the applicable app marketplace.

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You may also manage Apple features such as Game Center, iCloud, and In-App Purchases through your Apple device settings and Apple account.

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Children’s Privacy

The Application is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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Because the Application does not require account creation and we do not directly collect personal information through the Application, we do not knowingly solicit such information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us through support email or otherwise, please contact us at hedgemaze@encyclopedia-excel.com, and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

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Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information that we receive, such as support emails you send to us. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

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Because most Application data is stored locally on your device or handled by Apple services you choose to use, you should also review Apple’s privacy and security practices for those services.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the effective date above.

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Your continued use of the Application after any update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the Application’s privacy practices, you may contact us at: hedgemaze@encyclopedia-excel.com