Privacy Policy

DATE: Jan 13, 2026

This Privacy Policy details how Hongjie Chen (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") gathers, handles, and processes your personal data when you engage with our mobile application, Steady Landing, on the iOS platform. We are dedicated to collecting and utilizing your information solely for the purpose of delivering superior gaming products and optimizing your user experience.

1. How We Collect Your Personal Data

We obtain and process your personal data through various methods, always adhering to strict security standards to protect your privacy. Below is an outline of the specific categories of data we collect and our processing methods.

1.1 Categories of Personal Data

When you access or play Steady Landing, we may collect the following types of information:

• Log Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, timestamps of access, and specific device type.
• Device Details: Manufacturer, model, operating system (specifically iOS version), time zone settings, and language preferences.
• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers used to access the game, such as the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA), Google Ads ID, Google Device ID, Game Center ID, and Google Play account ID.
• Usage Statistics: Data regarding gameplay progression, high scores, achievements unlocked, and history of interactions with other players.
• Commercial Data: Transaction history, records of virtual item acquisitions, purchase logs, and personalized settings.

1.2 Other Data Sources

Should you choose to sign in to the game using third-party services, such as Apple Game Center, we will retrieve relevant profile information (e.g., your display name and public profile) from that platform. This is done strictly in accordance with the platform's authorization protocols and your explicit consent.

To understand how these third-party platforms handle your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies:

• Apple Game Center: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/gamecenter/

By logging in via a third-party platform, you acknowledge and warrant that:

1. Your use of game features adheres to the current terms and policies of said third-party platform.
2. You meet the minimum age requirements mandated by the third-party platform under the laws of your jurisdiction.

2. How We Use the Collected Information

We utilize your data for specific purposes, each supported by a corresponding legal basis:

• Service Provision & Support: To process orders, answer inquiries, facilitate communication, provide game services, and personalize your experience. We also use this data to send technical updates, security alerts, and support messages.
  • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. This is necessary for the performance of the contract, maintaining game operations, and fulfilling your requests.
• Marketing & Improvement: To send news regarding Hongjie Chen or relevant third-party promotions based on your preferences; to analyze operational data for developing new products; and to improve our software, content, and customer support.
  • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We process this data based on our legitimate interest in refining our services and offering content that appeals to you.
• Targeted Advertising: To deliver personalized ads and marketing materials to users who have consented to share their advertising identifiers with our partners.
  • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This is based on our legitimate interest in providing relevant advertising and maintaining high service quality.

3. Data Retention Period

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide game services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. For reasons related to technical security, system integrity, or legal constraints, we may archive certain personal information for a reasonable duration.

Usage Data is also retained for internal analytics. Typically, this data is kept for a short duration, unless it is required to strengthen security, improve functionality, or if we are legally obligated to retain it for an extended period.

4. How Information Is Shared

Subject to your rights and in compliance with GDPR Articles 6(1)(b), 6(1)(c), and 6(1)(f), we may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers & Legal Needs: For collaborative services, legal compliance, security purposes, or during business transfers/sales (with your permission).
• Authorities: If we deem your actions violate our policies, or if disclosure is required to protect the rights and safety of Hongjie Chen or others.
• Other Players: Information may be visible to other users when you participate in public communities or appear on leaderboards.

4.1 Sharing with Ad Network Partners

If you consent to sharing information under GDPR Article 6(1), we will share device identifiers with advertising networks to serve personalized ads. Our partners include:

• Applovin Corporation: https://www.applovin.com/privacy/
• AdColony: https://yandex.com/legal/international_ads_privacy_policy
• Amazon Publisher Services: https://www.amazon.com/privacyprefs
• Facebook, Inc.: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
• Google LLC: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Admob: https://support.google.com/admob/
• Unity Technologies: https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy
• IronSource: http://www.ironsrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ironSource-Privacy-Policy.pdf
• Vungle, Inc.: https://vungle.com/privacy/
• Fyber: https://www.fyber.com/privacy-policy/
• InMobi: https://www.inmobi.com/privacy-policy/

Note: Third-party processing is governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.

4.2 Cooperation with Data Processors

We collaborate with various data processors to support our operations, including server hosts, login service providers, and analytics firms:

• Firebase (Google LLC): https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Adjust: https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy/

5. Protection of Children's Information

Steady Landing is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under this age. If we identify that we have collected information from a child under 13, it will be deleted immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal data should contact us to initiate necessary actions.

6. Information Security Measures

We value your trust and employ commercially reasonable standards to protect your personal information. However, please acknowledge that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure; strictly absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. Push Notification Services

With your consent, we may send game updates, promotional content, and service messages to your iOS device via push notifications. You may opt out of these communications at any time by adjusting your device settings.

8. Your Rights

8.1 Rights of Residents in the European Economic Area (EEA)

We respond to requests promptly, typically within one month. If a request is complex, we may extend this period by up to two months (per GDPR Article 12), notifying you of the reason for the delay.

(1) Right to Request Access

Under GDPR Article 15, you may request confirmation of the data we process, including:

• Processing purposes;
• Categories of personal data;
• Recipients of the data;
• Storage duration.
  You may also request a copy of this data, subject to intellectual property and trade secret limitations.

(2) Right to Object

Under GDPR Article 21, you may object to processing based on "legitimate interests" (Article 6(1)(f)) due to your specific situation. We will cease processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds. You may also object to direct marketing at any time, which will result in an immediate halt to such processing.

(3) Right to Rectification

Under GDPR Article 16, you have the right to correct inaccurate personal data.

(4) Right to Restrict Processing

Under GDPR Article 18, you may request restricted processing where legally applicable (e.g., contesting accuracy or unlawful processing).

(5) Right to Withdraw Consent

Under GDPR Article 7, if processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. This prevents future processing but does not affect the legality of processing prior to withdrawal.

(6) Right to Data Portability

Under GDPR Article 20, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another controller.

8.2 Rights of Residents of California

(1) Request Response Period

We aim to verify and respond to consumer requests within 45 days. If necessary, we may extend this by an additional 45 days (90 days total), providing a written explanation via mail.

(2) Scope of Disclosed Information

Disclosures cover the 12-month period preceding the request. If we cannot fulfill a request, we will explain why. Data portability responses will use a format facilitating easy transfer.

(3) Right to Opt-Out

California residents have the right under the CCPA to direct businesses not to sell their personal information.

(4) Right to Know

You have the right to know what categories of data we collect and why. This Policy is updated at least every 12 months.

(5) Right to Request Disclosure

You may request disclosure of the personal data collected over the past 12 months, specifically:

• Categories of data and sources;
• Collection purposes;
• Third parties with whom data is shared;
• Specific pieces of personal information.
  You are entitled to two free requests per year.

(6) Right to Request Deletion

You may request the deletion of personal data collected in the past 12 months. We will honor this unless retention is required for legal compliance, security, transaction fulfillment, or internal lawful uses aligned with user expectations.

9. Data Deletion Request

When your data is no longer required, or if you wish to exercise your right to deletion, please submit a request to our dedicated email address: [email protected].

10. Contact Us

For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Contact Email: [email protected]