Privacy Policy

This document describes in detail how Mahjong Cozy Time handles information, data, and related processing activities when users access, download, install, or otherwise interact with the application, its services, and any associated features. The purpose of this agreement is to transparently explain the principles, practices, safeguards, and user rights related to data handling in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and platform requirements, including those applicable to digital distribution platforms and mobile ecosystems. By using Mahjong Cozy Time, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms described herein.

1. Scope and Application

This agreement applies to all users of Mahjong Cozy Time regardless of geographic location, device type, or access method. It governs all interactions between users and the application, including but not limited to gameplay, account creation, customer support communication, analytics, advertising, security operations, and updates. The provisions described here apply to information collected directly from users as well as information generated automatically through the operation of the application.

2. Principles of Data Handling

Mahjong Cozy Time is designed with data protection principles in mind. These principles include lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality. Information is collected and processed only for legitimate purposes related to providing and improving the application, ensuring security, complying with legal obligations, and enhancing user experience. Processing activities are proportionate to these purposes and are reviewed periodically.

3. Categories of Information Collected

The application may collect various categories of information depending on user interaction. These categories include basic account identifiers, gameplay progress data, device and technical information, usage statistics, customer support communications, and information necessary for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Personal information may include identifiers such as usernames, email addresses if voluntarily provided, and in game identifiers. Non personal information may include aggregated statistics, anonymized metrics, and technical logs.

4. Information Provided Voluntarily by Users

Users may choose to provide information voluntarily when creating an account, participating in community features, contacting support, or responding to surveys. Such information may include contact details, preferences, feedback, and other content shared at the user’s discretion. Users are responsible for ensuring that the information they provide is accurate and lawful. Voluntary submission of information indicates consent for its use in accordance with this agreement.

5. Information Collected Automatically

When users interact with Mahjong Cozy Time, certain information is collected automatically through standard technologies. This may include device identifiers, operating system details, application version, language settings, time zone, IP address, crash reports, performance metrics, and interaction logs. Automatic collection supports functionality such as authentication, fraud prevention, debugging, analytics, and optimization of user experience.

6. Gameplay and Progress Data

Mahjong Cozy Time collects gameplay related information such as progress, achievements, scores, virtual items, and interaction history. This data is essential for providing core game functionality, synchronizing progress across devices, enabling competitive or cooperative features, and restoring progress when necessary. Gameplay data may be stored locally on the device, on secure servers, or both, depending on technical requirements.

7. Purpose of Processing

Information collected by Mahjong Cozy Time is processed for specific purposes. These purposes include operating and maintaining the application, personalizing content, delivering updates, providing customer support, analyzing usage trends, ensuring security and integrity, complying with legal obligations, and communicating with users regarding important notices. Information is not processed in a manner incompatible with these purposes.

8. Legal Bases for Processing

Processing activities are conducted based on appropriate legal bases, which may include user consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, protection of vital interests, and legitimate interests pursued by the application operator. Where consent is required, users are given clear choices and may withdraw consent at any time through available settings or by contacting harrisjonese@outlook.com.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Mahjong Cozy Time does not sell user information. Information may be shared with trusted service providers who perform services on behalf of the application, such as hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing, and security monitoring. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect information and to use it only for specified purposes. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

10. Third Party Services

The application may integrate third party services such as analytics tools, advertising networks, cloud infrastructure, and social features. These services may collect information in accordance with their own policies. Mahjong Cozy Time seeks to work with reputable partners that adhere to recognized data protection standards. Users are encouraged to review the policies of third parties for additional details.

11. Advertising and Analytics

Mahjong Cozy Time may use analytics to understand user behavior, improve features, and measure performance. Advertising, if present, may be contextual or based on limited information such as device type or general location. Where applicable, users may be provided with choices to manage advertising preferences in accordance with platform tools and applicable laws.

12. Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this agreement unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it is used. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

13. Security Measures

Mahjong Cozy Time implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include encryption, access controls, secure storage, regular testing, and staff training. While no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, reasonable efforts are made to safeguard information.

14. International Data Transfers

Information may be processed and stored in countries other than the user’s country of residence. When transferring information across borders, appropriate safeguards are applied to ensure a level of protection consistent with applicable laws. Users acknowledge that international transfers may occur as part of normal operations.

15. User Rights and Choices

Users may have rights regarding their information, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing activities, as well as the right to data portability where applicable. Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted by contacting harrisjonese@outlook.com. Requests are handled in accordance with applicable laws and within reasonable timeframes.

16. Access and Correction

Users may review and update certain information through in app settings or account management features. If information cannot be updated directly, users may contact support for assistance. Maintaining accurate information helps ensure a better and more secure experience.

17. Deletion and Account Closure

Users may request deletion of their account and associated information, subject to legal and operational requirements. Upon verification, reasonable steps are taken to delete or anonymize information, except where retention is required by law or necessary for legitimate purposes such as fraud prevention or dispute resolution.

18. Children and Age Restrictions

Mahjong Cozy Time is intended for users who meet the minimum age requirements applicable in their jurisdiction. The application does not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable age threshold without appropriate consent. If information from a child is identified, steps are taken to address the situation promptly.

19. Compliance with Platform Requirements

This agreement is designed to align with the requirements of major application distribution platforms. Mahjong Cozy Time strives to provide clear disclosures, obtain necessary permissions, and respect user choices as required by platform rules and guidelines.

20. Updates and Modifications

The content of this agreement may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, legal requirements, or application features. Updated versions are made available within the application or through other appropriate means. Continued use of Mahjong Cozy Time after updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

21. Contact and Communication

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this agreement or data handling practices may be directed to harrisjonese@outlook.com. Communications are reviewed and addressed in a timely and professional manner.

22. Governing Principles

This agreement is guided by respect for user privacy, transparency, and accountability. The application operator is committed to ongoing evaluation and improvement of data protection practices to maintain user trust and compliance with evolving standards.

By continuing to use Mahjong Cozy Time, you confirm that you understand the practices described in this agreement and agree to the handling of information as outlined above.