Privacy Policy for HintBlitz

Last updated: 1 September 2026

HintBlitz ("the app") is a party word-guessing game published by Velihan Toptas. This policy explains what data the app handles. In short: HintBlitz has no accounts, no analytics and no advertising. The single-device game works fully offline. The optional online multiplayer mode transmits a little gameplay data so players on different phones can play together.

Data we collect

When you play the default single-device game, the app collects nothing and sends no data off your device.

When you choose to use the optional online multiplayer mode, the app sends the following to our game server only to make real-time play possible:

• The room code (a short random code that groups players into a game)
• The display name you type for yourself and your team (you choose what to enter; a nickname is fine)
• Live gameplay events during a match (correct guesses, taboo calls, passes, scores and whose turn it is)

This information is used solely to relay the game between the phones in the same room. It is shown to the other players in your room, which is the purpose of the multiplayer mode. It is not stored after the match, not linked to any account, and not shared with any advertiser, analytics provider or other third party. Data sent to the server is encrypted in transit (secure WebSocket over TLS).

Data stored on your device

To make the game work, the app saves the following locally on your device only (using the device's app storage):

• Your settings (language, theme, sound, timer, and other game options)
• Team names, colors, mascots and player names you type in
• Recent match scores (last 5 matches)

This information never leaves your device and is not accessible to us or any third party. Uninstalling the app removes it.

Permissions

HintBlitz uses only vibration (haptic feedback) and audio playback for game sounds. It does not request access to your contacts, location, camera, microphone, photos, or files.

Children

The app is suitable for a general audience and does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children.

Third parties

The app does not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this URL with a new "last updated" date.

Contact

Questions about this policy: velihan.dev@gmail.com