# Privacy Policy — Pacman 500 Mobile

**Last Updated**: April 2026  
**Effective Date**: April 2026

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## 1. Introduction

Pacman 500 ("**We**", "**Us**", "**Our**", or "**Company**") operates the Pacman 500 mobile application (the "**App**"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our App.

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## 2. Information We Do NOT Collect

**The App does NOT:**
- Collect personal information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
- Use analytics or tracking services
- Send data to external servers
- Require user registration or login
- Access contacts, photos, location, or calendar
- Perform any network requests (except to load game assets)
- Store cookies or similar tracking technologies

**The App is 100% Offline** and does not transmit any data over the internet.

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## 3. High Score Storage

### Local Storage Only

Your high score is stored **locally on your device** in the app's private data directory:
- **Android**: `getFilesDir()` or `LocalApplicationData`
- **iOS**: `Application.PersistentDataPath`
- **Desktop**: `%APPDATA%\PacmanGame\`

This data is:
- ✅ **Private** — Only accessible by the App
- ✅ **Encrypted** — Protected by your device's storage encryption
- ✅ **Not transmitted** — Never sent to any server
- ✅ **Persistent** — Survives app restarts
- ⚠️ **Lost on uninstall** — Deleting the app will erase your high score

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## 4. Permissions

### Android Permissions

The App requests the following permissions:

| Permission | Purpose | Why |
|-----------|---------|-----|
| `android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"` | Not actively used | Legacy; may be removed in future versions |
| `android.permission.VIBRATE` | Optional haptic feedback | Game controller rumble (if device supports) |

The App does **NOT**:
- Connect to the internet
- Access your contacts, files, camera, or microphone
- Track location
- Access your device ID

### iOS Permissions

The App requests **no special permissions**. It only uses:
- Display (screen rendering)
- Audio (system speaker)
- Touch input (D-pad controls)

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## 5. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

- ✅ **No external servers** — Data never leaves your device
- ✅ **Local encryption** — Protected by OS-level storage encryption
- ✅ **No authentication** — No passwords to compromise
- ✅ **No third-party SDKs** — No external dependencies that collect data

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## 6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Pacman 500 is designed for all ages (age rating: **3+**).

**We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) by:**
- Not collecting any personal information from children or anyone
- Not using analytics or tracking
- Not requiring account creation
- Not showing targeted advertising

If you are a parent/guardian and believe the App violates COPPA, please contact us.

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## 7. Third-Party Services

The App does **NOT** integrate with:
- Google Analytics
- Facebook SDK
- Firebase Analytics
- Crashlytics or similar crash reporting
- Advertising networks
- Social media APIs

We use only open-source dependencies (MonoGame, System.Text.Json, ImageSharp) that do not collect user data.

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## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the App after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

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## 9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

📧 **Email**: [your-contact-email]  
🌐 **GitHub**: https://github.com/[your-repo]  
📝 **Issues**: https://github.com/[your-repo]/issues

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## 10. Legal Compliance

### GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
✅ Compliant — We collect no personal data, so GDPR data subject rights don't apply.

### CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
✅ Compliant — We collect no personal data, so CCPA consumer rights don't apply.

### PIPEDA (Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
✅ Compliant — No personal information collection.

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## 11. Disclaimer

**Pacman is a tribute to the classic arcade game.** The App contains sprite assets, sound effects, and maze design inspired by the original arcade game. We respect intellectual property and adhere to fair use principles.

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**Thank you for your trust. Enjoy Pacman 500!**

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*This Privacy Policy is valid for Pacman 500 on Android, iOS, and Desktop platforms.*