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Privacy Policy
1. Overview
Meld (the "App") is a puzzle game for iOS developed by Hakan Celik. Your privacy matters. This policy explains what data the App collects, why, and how you can control it. By installing or using the App you agree to the terms below.
2. Data we collect
2.1 Anonymous analytics
The App collects anonymous gameplay analytics to improve the experience. This includes:
- Session duration and game launch events
- Levels completed, stars earned, and game mode usage (daily, weekly, speedrun, endless)
- In-app purchase events — product identifiers only, no payment details
- Anonymous error reports and performance data
This data is tied to a randomly generated UUID stored on your device. It is not linked to your Apple ID, name, email address or any personal information. Analytics events are sent to our private server at postgrest-flux.hakancelik.dev and are not shared with third parties.
2.2 Advertising
The App uses Google AdMob to show ads. Google may collect:
- Your device advertising identifier (IDFA) — only if you allow tracking via the App Tracking Transparency prompt
- Generic device information for non-personalized ads
If you deny tracking, only non-personalized, contextual ads are shown. You can change your choice at any time from Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking. Purchasing Remove Ads disables all ads and associated data collection.
2.3 Game Center
If you sign in to Game Center, Apple manages your player profile, leaderboard scores, and achievements. The App submits only numerical scores (stars, streak count, levels completed, speedrun times). We do not access your Apple ID or Game Center personal profile information.
2.4 iCloud sync
If iCloud is enabled, the App syncs your game progress (level stars, streaks, purchases, achievements) across your devices via Apple's iCloud Key-Value Storage. This data lives in your personal iCloud and is managed entirely by Apple. We have no access to it.
3. Data we do not collect
- Name, email address, phone number
- Location data
- Photos, contacts, microphone or camera access
- Payment information — all purchases are handled by Apple
- Browsing history or third-party app usage
- Health or fitness data
4. Third-party services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Apple Game Center | Leaderboards & achievements | apple.com/legal/privacy |
| Apple iCloud | Progress sync | apple.com/legal/privacy |
5. Children's privacy
Meld is rated 4+. The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children. All analytics are anonymous and no account creation is required. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
6. Data retention
- Anonymous analytics are retained for up to 12 months and then automatically deleted.
- On-device game progress persists until you delete the App.
- iCloud-synced data persists in your iCloud account until you delete it there.
7. Your rights
- Opt out of tracking: deny the ATT prompt, or go to Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking.
- Remove ads entirely: purchase Remove Ads from the in-game market.
- Delete local data: delete the App from your device.
- Delete iCloud data: Settings › [Your Name] › iCloud › Manage Storage › Meld.
- Request deletion of analytics: email [email protected] and we will delete records tied to your anonymous identifier within 30 days.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the Last updated date at the top of this page. The latest version is always published at meld.hakancelik.dev/privacy.html.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy? Get in touch.
Hakan Celik
Email: [email protected]
Web: hakancelik.dev