Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how HJ App ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application Vending Machine Tycoon (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Vending Empire is designed to work offline and does not require user registration or account creation. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers.

1.2 Game Data

The App stores game progress data locally on your device, including:

• Game state and progress
• Machine locations and inventory
• Financial data (cash, revenue)
• Reputation and statistics
• City map layout

This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers or third parties.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

The App may collect certain information automatically, such as:

• Device information (device type, operating system version)
• App usage data (for crash reporting and performance improvement)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App's functionality
• Improve the App's performance and user experience
• Fix bugs and prevent crashes
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance gameplay features

3. Data Storage and Security

All game data is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms provided by your device's operating system. We do not maintain servers that store your personal information or game data.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Third-Party Services

Vending Machine Tycoon may use third-party services for analytics and crash reporting. These services may collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the App. We do not share personally identifiable information with these services.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Crash reporting services (for bug fixes and stability improvements)
• Analytics services (for understanding app usage patterns)

5. Children's Privacy

Vending Machine Tycoon is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your locally stored game data
• Delete your game data by uninstalling the App
• Request information about data collection practices

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over your game data. You can delete all data by uninstalling the App.

7. Data Retention

Game data is retained on your device until you delete the App or manually clear the App's data through your device settings. We do not retain any data on our servers.

8. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. International Data Transfers

Since Vending Machine Tycoon stores all data locally on your device and does not transmit data to our servers, there are no international data transfers of your personal information.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we do not collect or sell personal information, these rights may not apply. However, you still have the right to know what information is collected and how it is used.

11. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. Since we do not collect personal information and all data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over your data. You can delete all data at any time by uninstalling the App.