Privacy Policy

Hex Battle ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information needed to provide the multiplayer game experience:

• Player name & avatar: The name and avatar emoji you choose when setting up your profile. You control this and can change it at any time.
• Game statistics: Win/loss record, Hex Power rating, XP, level, and streak data used to power the progression system.
• Device identifier: A randomly generated anonymous ID created on your device the first time you play. This is not linked to your real identity.
• Game activity: Move history and emoji reactions within active game rooms, stored temporarily during an active game session.
• Purchase records (iOS): When you buy something in the iOS app, Apple processes the payment — we never see your card or Apple ID details. Our purchase service, RevenueCat, receives the transaction record (product, date, and your anonymous player ID) so we can verify the purchase and deliver what you bought, including the Hex Pass subscription status.
• App usage analytics: Anonymous usage events (for example: a match finished, the shop was opened, a tutorial step was completed) and basic device information, collected with Google Analytics for Firebase to understand how the game is used and fix problems. These are tied to your anonymous player ID, not to your name or contact details.
• Ad attribution (iOS): If you installed the app from an Apple Search Ads advertisement, Apple's privacy-preserving AdServices framework may tell us which campaign it came from. No advertising identifier (IDFA) is collected and no data is shared with ad networks.
• Notifications: If you allow notifications, a push token so we can tell you when it is your turn.
• Linked sign-in (optional): If you link Sign in with Apple or Google to save your progress, we receive the account identifier (and email address, if you choose to share it) from that provider.

How We Use Your Information

• To display your profile and stats in-game
• To match you with opponents and maintain active game rooms
• To power the leaderboard and ranked progression system
• To maintain daily challenges and Hex Pass season progress
• To verify purchases and deliver items, currency and subscription benefits
• To measure and improve the game (anonymous analytics) and to send turn notifications you opted into

We do not use your information for advertising, sell it to third parties, or use it for any purpose beyond operating the game.

Data Storage

Game data is stored using Firebase Realtime Database (Google), hosted in the United States. Firebase's privacy policy is available at firebase.google.com/support/privacy.

A copy of your profile is also cached locally on your device using browser localStorage for fast loading. This data never leaves your device except to sync with Firebase.

Data Retention

Player profiles and stats are retained as long as the game is active. Inactive profiles (no activity for 12+ months) may be removed. In-game emoji reactions are not permanently stored.

Children's Privacy

Hex Battle is rated 4+ and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The only "personal information" collected is a player-chosen display name — we recommend children use a nickname, not their real name.

Your Rights

You can:

• Change your player name and avatar at any time from the Profile screen
• Delete your account and all associated data at any time from the Profile screen in the app, or by contacting us
• Export your data by contacting us

Third-Party Services

• Firebase (Google): Real-time database and hosting — Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics for Firebase: Anonymous usage analytics — Google Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat: In-app purchase verification and subscription status (iOS) — RevenueCat Privacy Policy
• Apple: Payments, Sign in with Apple, push notifications and AdServices attribution — Apple Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts: Font loading on the website — your browser sends Google its IP address to download the fonts; no other personal data is shared

Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser localStorage (not cookies) to store your profile and game preferences locally on your device. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. Anonymous usage analytics are described above.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted at this URL with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at:
cactusclosetshop@gmail.com