# Privacy Policy for The BattleMage

**Effective Date:** September 12, 2026  
**Developer/Company Name:** Odder Otter (Elida Waggoner)  

## 1. Introduction
Welcome to **The BattleMage** ("we," "our," or "us"), developed by **Odder Otter**. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, processed, and stored when you download and play our game on Apple iOS devices.

## 2. Information We Collect (Anonymized Analytics)
We collect certain non-personally identifiable information automatically to help us improve the game, understand gameplay balance, and track progression.
* **Gameplay Statistics:** We track in-game events, such as level completion rates, achievements unlocked, game features used, and crash logs.
* **Anonymous Data Only:** This information is fully anonymized. It does not contain any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, IP address, device serial numbers, or location data.
* **No Cross-App Tracking:** We do not track your activity across other apps or websites, and we do not use this data for advertising purposes.

## 3. Local Device Storage
* **Game Progress:** Any game scores, settings, or progress are saved locally on your device using standard iOS storage mechanisms.

## 4. Children’s Privacy
* **Safe for Children:** Because our analytics collection is entirely anonymous and does not gather personal identifiers, it remains compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar global privacy standards. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or any other age).

## 5. Changes to This Privacy Policy
* **Policy Updates:** We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the game after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

## 6. Contact Us
* **Inquiries:** If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our GitHub profile or our official support channels.