Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 29, 2026
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Thank you for playing Hangman's Elm.
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This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in relation to your use of our mobile game and website.
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1.Information We Collect
Hangman's Elm does not require account creation and Rob Dog Studios does not directly collect names, email addresses, contact details, or other personal information from players through the game.However, the game uses third-party services, including Google AdMob, Google Play services, and Google Play Billing, which may collect or process certain data as described in this Privacy Policy and in Google’s own policies.
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2.Local Data Storage
The game uses local storage on your device, such as Unity PlayerPrefs, to save game progress, settings, and gameplay-related information. This may include:
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Game progress, such as levels, streaks, category progress, unlocks, and completed daily words
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In-game currency, such as gems
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Hints and reward counts
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Preferences, such as selected characters, themes, and settings
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Purchase-related entitlement status, such as whether Remove Ads has been purchased
This local gameplay data is stored on your device and is not directly transmitted to Rob Dog Studios.
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3.Advertising and Google AdMob
Hangman's Elm uses Google AdMob to display advertisements, including banner ads and optional rewarded ads.
AdMob is a third-party advertising service provided by Google. Google AdMob may collect, use, or process data such as device identifiers, advertising identifiers, approximate location, ad interactions, diagnostics, and other information used to serve, measure, personalize, limit, and improve advertisements.
Rewarded ads are optional. If you choose to watch a rewarded ad, you may receive an in-game reward, such as gems. Banner ads may be shown during gameplay unless ads have been removed through an eligible in-app purchase.
Ads may be personalized or non-personalized depending on your region, device settings, consent choices, and Google’s policies.
Google’s use of information collected through AdMob is governed by Google’s own privacy policies and advertising technologies policies.
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4.In-App Purchases
Hangman's Elm may offer optional in-app purchases, such as gems, hints, or Remove Ads.
All purchases are processed securely through the Google Play Store. Rob Dog Studios does not collect or store your payment card details, billing information, or payment credentials.
Purchase status may be stored locally on your device to provide purchased items or entitlements, such as Remove Ads. Google Play may also provide purchase confirmation information necessary to complete or restore purchases.
Refunds, where applicable, are handled according to Google Play’s refund policies.
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5.Third-Party Services
The game may use third-party services required for advertising, purchases, and app functionality, including:
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Google AdMob
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Google Play Billing / Google Play Store services
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Google Play Services
These third-party services may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies and service terms.
Rob Dog Studios does not sell personal information to third parties.
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6.Website Use
Our website may provide information, updates, promotional material, support information, and links relating to Hangman's Elm and Rob Dog Studios.
The website may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as app stores, social media pages, or support services. Rob Dog Studios is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites or services.
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7.Children
Hangman's Elm is intended for a general audience. Rob Dog Studios does not knowingly collect personal information from children through the game or website.
Parents or guardians who have concerns may contact us using the details below.
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8.Data Retention
Gameplay progress, settings, hints, gems, unlocks, and purchase entitlement status may remain stored locally on your device unless you delete the app, clear the app’s data, or reset your device.
Data handled by third-party services, such as Google AdMob or Google Play, is managed according to those third parties’ own policies.
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9.Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.
Continued use of the game or website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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10.Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: