Privacy Policy - Hidden Cogs LLC
Effective Date: 2/20/2025
Introduction
Hidden Cogs LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your username information when you use our game application (the "App").
Information We Collect
- Username: We collect your username from Google Play Games Services API. This username is used for the leaderboard feature within our game.
How We Use Your Information
- Leaderboard Functionality: We use your username to display your ranking on the game's leaderboard, allowing you to compare your scores with other players.
Sharing Your Information
- Google Play Games Services: Your username is shared with Google Play Games Services to facilitate the leaderboard functionality. This sharing is done through the Google Play Games SDK.
- Google AdMob: We utilize Google AdMob for advertisement within the game, please refer to Google's AdMob policy for their data usage.
Data Security
Your username is stored in plain text. While we rely on Google Play Games Services for secure handling of data within their platform, it is important to note that usernames are inherently public within the context of leaderboards.
Data Retention
Your username will be retained indefinitely for the purpose of maintaining accurate and consistent leaderboard data.
Children's Privacy
Our game is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Third-Party Services
- Google Play Games Services: We utilize the Google Play Games Services API for leaderboard functionality. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle your data.
- Google AdMob: We utilize Google AdMob for advertisements.
Please refer to Google's
Privacy Policy
for information on how they handle your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Hidden Cogs LLC at: contact@hiddencogs.com