Privacy Policy

1. Key Definitions

Application

Horse Haven: Idle Merge and related online services.

Company

The operator of the Application ("we", "us", "our").

Personal Information

Data relating to an identified or identifiable individual.

Usage Data

Information generated automatically when you interact with the App.

Device

Any phone, tablet, or computer used to access the App.

Service Provider

A third party that processes Personal Information on our behalf.

2. What We Collect

We collect two categories of data: information generated automatically (device info, usage stats, identifiers) and information you provide voluntarily (PayPal details, preferences).

3. How We Use Your Data

The information we gather serves specific operational purposes: running the service, processing transactions, communicating updates, analyzing usage patterns, and meeting legal obligations.

• Gameplay — deliver idle merge loops, sync horse haven progress, stabilize performance
• Accounts — register, authenticate, manage settings
• Payments — process PayPal withdrawals and prevent fraud
• Support — answer inquiries and send permitted notices
• Analytics — measure campaigns and refine features
• Legal — meet compliance obligations

4. When We Share Your Data

Certain circumstances require us to share information with third parties — including service providers, legal authorities, and business partners — as detailed below.

1. Service Providers — hosting, ads, analytics, payouts
2. Business Transfers — mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
3. Affiliates — entities under common control
4. Business Partners — joint features you choose
5. Public Interactions — content you voluntarily post
6. Legal Obligations — valid legal process
7. With Consent — other purposes you approve

5. Data Retention

Retention follows the principle of necessity. Personal information is kept only while needed and auto-deleted after 90 inactive days. Anonymized analytics may persist longer.

6. App Permissions

7. Your Data Rights

You have rights over your data. Whether you are in California, the EU, or Virginia, local laws give you tools to access, correct, delete, or restrict how we use your personal information. Email kouchaamar48@gmail.com to submit a request.

VCDPA (Virginia): Access, Correct, Delete, Portability, Opt-Out of targeted advertising, sale, or profiling.

8. Opting Out

Email kouchaamar48@gmail.com with subject "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" to opt out of sale or sharing.

9. Third-Party Services

Advertisements are served through AppLovin and its mediation partners.

Partner privacy policies

10. Analytics & Endpoints

Our backend at https://wcrb.mergehorse.com/ supports progress sync, anonymized analytics, performance monitoring, and customer support.

• TLS 1.2+ on all data transfers
• Role-based access for authorized personnel only
• Data minimization at each processing stage
• Regular audits and vulnerability assessments

11. Data Security

Industry-standard protections are in place: TLS 1.2+ encryption in transit, strict access policies, scheduled vulnerability assessments, and contractual security requirements for all partners. No system is perfectly secure.

12. International Transfers

Personal information may be processed on servers outside your country. We apply encryption and contractual safeguards designed to provide equivalent protection.

13. Children's Privacy

Horse Haven: Idle Merge is not designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data and will delete it immediately upon discovery. Contact kouchaamar48@gmail.com.

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident, where required by applicable law, and describe steps you can take.

15. Data Protection Officer

Privacy inquiries, including those directed to our Data Protection Officer, may be sent to kouchaamar48@gmail.com. We aim to reply within 48 hours.

16. Disclosure Requirements

• Business transactions — information may transfer during mergers or acquisitions
• Law enforcement — disclosure when compelled by valid legal process
• Safety — to protect rights, investigate abuse, or prevent harm

17. Third-Party Links

External sites linked from the App have their own privacy policies. Review those policies before sharing personal information.

18. Changes to This Policy

• Revisions are posted here with a new effective date
• Material changes may be announced by email or in-app notice
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

19. Contact Us