Privacy Policy

DATE: Jan 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy outlines how Hongjie Chen (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "us") gathers and manages your personal data in connection with your use of our mobile application, Mad Pigeons, on the iOS platform. Our collection and processing of your information are conducted strictly to deliver superior gaming products and optimize your user experience.

1.How We Collect Your Personal Data

We gather, employ, and process your personal data through diverse methods, always prioritizing the security of your information. Below, we detail the specific categories of data we collect and our processing methods.

1.1 Categories of Personal Data

When you access or engage with Mad Pigeons, we may collect the following types of information:

• Log Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, time of access, and type of device used.
• Device Specifications: Manufacturer, device model, operating system (specifically iOS version), time zone settings, and language preferences.
• Device Identifiers: Online identifiers associated with the device used to access the game, such as IDFA (Advertising Identifier), Google Ads ID, Google Device ID, Game Center ID, and Google Play account ID.
• Usage Statistics: Game progress, scoring history, achievement milestones, and interaction logs with other players.
• Commercial Details: Transaction history, usage records, configuration preferences, and logs regarding the acquisition of in-game virtual items.

1.2 Third-Party Sources

Should you choose to log in via third-party platforms, such as Apple Game Center, we will retrieve relevant profile information (e.g., display name and profile details) from said platform. This is done in compliance with the platform's authorization protocols and is subject to your consent to their permissions.

To understand how these third-party entities handle your data, please consult their respective privacy policies:

• Apple Game Center: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/gamecenter/

By logging in through a third-party platform, you represent and warrant that:

1. Your access and utilization of game features adhere to the current terms and policies of the third-party platform.
2. You meet the minimum age requirements mandated by the third-party platform and the laws of your jurisdiction.

2.How We Use the Collected Information

We utilize your data for the purposes listed below. Each usage instance complies with a specific legal basis:

1. Service Provision & Support: To process orders, address inquiries, and facilitate communication; to deliver game services and personalize your experience; to dispatch notifications, technical updates, privacy alerts, and support messages.
   • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is necessary for the performance of the contract, supporting operations, and ensuring the game is maintained and updated.
2. Marketing & Improvement: To inform you of Hongjie Chen news or third-party offers based on your preferences; to analyze operational data for product development; and to enhance the quality of our content, support, and software.
   • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (Legitimate Interest). We process this data to provide relevant content and improve service quality.
3. Targeted Advertising: To deliver personalized ads and promotional materials to users who have consented to share their advertising identifiers with our partners.
   • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in offering relevant advertising and enhancing service quality.

3.Data Retention Period

We maintain your information only for as long as necessary to provide game services, satisfy legal obligations, or resolve disputes/enforce rights. We may retain portions of your data for a reasonable period to comply with technical/legal requirements or to ensure service security and integrity.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter duration for internal analysis, unless it is required to strengthen security, improve functionality, or if legal mandates require extended retention.

4.How Information Is Shared

Respecting your legal rights and in accordance with GDPR Articles 6(1)(b), 6(1)(c), and 6(1)(f), we may share or disclose your information to third parties under the following conditions:

• Service Partners & Legal Compliance: For collaborative service delivery, legal/security reasons, or during business asset transfers (mergers/sales).
• Regulatory Authorities: If necessary to protect the rights and safety of Hongjie Chen and others, or if user actions violate our policies.
• Community Interaction: With other users, such as on leaderboards or in public game communities.

4.1 Sharing with Ad Network Partners

Subject to your consent under GDPR Article 6(1), we share device identifiers with ad network companies to facilitate personalized advertising. Our current or potential partners include:

• Applovin Corporation: https://www.applovin.com/privacy/
• AdColony: https://yandex.com/legal/international_ads_privacy_policy
• Amazon Publisher Services: https://www.amazon.com/privacyprefs
• Facebook, Inc.: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
• Google LLC: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Admob: https://support.google.com/admob/
• Unity Technologies: https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy
• IronSource: http://www.ironsrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ironSource-Privacy-Policy.pdf
• Vungle, Inc.: https://vungle.com/privacy/
• Fyber: https://www.fyber.com/privacy-policy/
• InMobi: https://www.inmobi.com/privacy-policy/

Note: Third-party processing is governed by their respective policies, not this document.

4.2 Cooperation with Data Processors

To facilitate operations, we engage with the following data processors for hosting, technical support, login services, and analytics:

• Firebase (Google LLC): https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Adjust: https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy/

5.Protection of Children's Information

Mad Pigeons is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect PII from children under 13. Should we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the data. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately.

6.Information Security Measures

We value your trust and implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, please acknowledge that no internet transmission or electronic storage method allows for 100% security; thus, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7.Push Notification Services

With your consent, we send game updates, promotions, and relevant alerts to your iOS device. You may revoke permission for these notifications at any time via your device settings.

8.Your Rights

8.1 Rights of Residents in the European Economic Area (EEA)

We respond to requests promptly, typically within one month. Complex requests may require an extension of up to two additional months (per GDPR Article 12), in which case we will notify you of the delay and the reason.

(1) Right to Access (GDPR Art. 15)

You may request details on:

• Processing purposes;
• Data categories;
• Recipients of the data;
• Storage duration.
  You may also request a copy of the data, subject to intellectual property and trade secret protections.

(2) Right to Object (GDPR Art. 21)

You may object to processing based on "legitimate interests" (Art. 6(1)(f)) due to your specific situation. We will halt processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds or legal necessity. You may always object to direct marketing, upon which processing for that purpose will cease.

(3) Right to Rectification (GDPR Art. 16)

You may request the correction of inaccurate personal data.

(4) Right to Restrict Processing (GDPR Art. 18)

Under certain conditions, you may request that we restrict data processing to storage only, unless we have your consent or legal grounds to do otherwise.

(5) Right to Withdraw Consent (GDPR Art. 7)

If processing relies on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. This stops future processing but does not invalidate prior lawful processing.

(6) Right to Data Portability (GDPR Art. 20)

Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another controller.

8.2 Rights of Residents of California

(1) Response Timeline

We aim to respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days, extendable by another 45 days with written notice.

(2) Disclosure Scope

Disclosures cover the 12-month period preceding the request. If a request cannot be fulfilled, we will explain why. Data portability responses will be in a usable format to facilitate transfer.

(3) Right to Opt-Out

Under the CCPA, California residents may direct businesses to stop selling their personal information to third parties.

(4) Right to Know

You have the right to know our collection categories and purposes, which are detailed in this Policy (updated at least annually).

(5) Right to Request Disclosure

You may request disclosure of:

• Categories of data collected and sources;
• Collection purposes;
• Third-party recipients;
• Specific pieces of personal information held.
  You may request a free copy of your data up to twice per year.

(6) Right to Request Deletion

You may request the deletion of personal data collected in the past 12 months. We will comply unless retaining the data is legally required for security, legal obligations, or internal operations aligned with consumer expectations.

9.Data Deletion Request

If retention of your data is no longer necessary, you may request immediate deletion. To initiate this, please email us at [email protected].

10.Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Contact Email: [email protected]