Privacy Policy - HR Goblin

Last updated: November 2025

Introduction

HR Goblin is a social deduction party game developed by David PAVLOVSCHII, operating under the trade name Doved Studio. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use HR Goblin, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - Regulation (EU) 2016/679), applicable French law, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Data Controller

The data controller is:

Information We Collect

1. Game Data (Stored Locally on Your Device)

The following data is stored only on your device and never transmitted to our servers:

• Player names and game configurations
• Game history, statistics, and saved game states
• User preferences (language, dark mode, audio settings)
• In-game currency balance (Goblards)
• Purchased and unlocked content (avatar packs, word packs)
• Custom word pairs you create
• Tutorial completion status

2. Advertising Data (Collected by Google AdMob)

HR Goblin displays advertisements through Google AdMob to keep the game free. When ads are displayed, Google may collect:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID/IDFA)
• IP address and coarse location (city/region level)
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
• Device information (model, OS version)
• App usage patterns related to ad delivery

This data may be used to:

• Deliver personalized advertisements (if you consent)
• Measure ad performance
• Prevent fraud
• Improve ad relevance

3. App Tracking Transparency (iOS Users)

On iOS devices, we request your permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework before using your device identifier for personalized advertising. You can:

• Allow tracking: See ads tailored to your interests
• Deny tracking: See generic, non-personalized ads

You can change this choice anytime in your device's Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.

4. In-App Purchases

If you make purchases, transaction data is processed by Apple App Store and is subject to Apple's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to your payment information. We only receive confirmation of purchases to unlock content.

Third-Party Services

HR Goblin uses the following third-party services:

How We Use Your Information

Data stored locally is used to:

• Provide game functionality
• Save your progress and preferences
• Remember your purchased content
• Track in-game currency

Advertising data (collected by Google) is used to:

• Display advertisements (personalized or generic based on your consent)
• Measure ad effectiveness
• Support the free version of the app

Data Sharing

• We do not sell your personal data.
• We do not operate our own servers to collect user data.
• Advertising data is shared with Google for ad delivery purposes.
• Purchase data is processed by Apple.

Data Used for Tracking

If you consent to tracking (iOS) or have not opted out (Android), the following data may be used to track you across apps and websites for advertising purposes:

• Device identifier (IDFA/Advertising ID)
• Ad interaction data

Your Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access: View your locally stored data directly in the app settings
• Rectification: Modify your data anytime within the app
• Erasure: Delete all local data by uninstalling the app
• Opt-out of personalized ads:
  • iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
  • You can also limit ad tracking in your device's privacy settings
• Withdraw consent: Change your ad preferences anytime

For advertising-related data held by Google, please refer to Google's privacy controls: https://myadcenter.google.com/

Data Retention

• Local data: Retained on your device until you uninstall the app
• Advertising data: Retained by Google according to their data retention policies

Children's Privacy

HR Goblin is rated 12+ and is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in accordance with COPPA. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact us.

Security

• All local data is stored using iOS/Android secure storage mechanisms
• In-app purchases are processed through Apple's secure payment infrastructure
• Ad requests are transmitted over secure connections (HTTPS)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data: