Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies to the official Heat Expansion game and related services (hereby referred to as "Service") available on mobile devices, desktop platforms, and the web. This Service was created by artcodefun (hereby referred to as "Service Provider") as a Free service and is intended for use "AS IS". This policy does not apply to third-party forks or independent instances of the software created from the open-source codebase.
Information Collection and Use
The Service collects information when you access, download, or use it. This Service is a multiplayer online game, and certain information is required to maintain your game state and account. Information collected may include:
- Your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address)
- Account credentials (Email, Name, or Username) used for multiplayer authentication
- Game progress, statistics, and inventory stored on our servers
- The pages or sections of the Service that you visit and the time spent there
- The operating system and platform type (Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android) you use
Cookies and Local Storage
For the web-based version of the Service, we use essential cookies and local storage to maintain your session, remember your settings, and allow you to stay logged into your multiplayer account. These technologies are necessary for the core functionality of the game.
The Service does not gather precise real-time information about the location of your device.
The Service Provider may use the information you provided to contact you from time to time to provide you with important information, required notices and marketing promotions.
For a better experience, while using the Application, the Service Provider may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to Email, name. The information that the Service Provider request will be retained by them and used as described in this privacy policy.
Third Party Access
Only aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to aid the Service Provider in improving the Service and its infrastructure. The Service Provider may share your information with third parties in the ways that are described in this privacy statement.
Please note that the Service utilizes third-party services that have their own Privacy Policy about handling data. Below are the links to the Privacy Policy of the third-party service providers used by the Service:
Use of Artificial Intelligence
The Service uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance user experience and provide certain features. The AI components may process game data to deliver personalized content, recommendations, or automated functionalities. All AI processing is performed in accordance with this privacy policy.
Opt-Out Rights
You can stop all collection of information by the Service easily by:
- Uninstalling the Software via your device or platform's standard uninstall processes.
- Closing the web session and clearing your browser's cookies/local storage.
- Contacting us to request the deletion of your multiplayer account data.
Data Retention Policy
The Service Provider will retain User Provided data (including account info and game state) for as long as you use the Service and for a reasonable time thereafter. If you'd like them to delete data that you have provided, please visit our Support Center to request deletion.
Children
The Service Provider does not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13.
Security
The Service Provider is concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. The Service Provider provides physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information the Service Provider processes and maintains.
Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. Last updated: 2026-02-17.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, please visit our Support Center.