Privacy Policy

Meow Privacy Policy

• Welcome and thank you for choosing Meow. Meow provides an online community platform via the https://www.hypergametech.com/ website (the "Site"), the Meow client software (the "Software", if any) and/or mobile application (the "App", if any) and related Internet services (collectively, the "Services"). The Services are operated by HYPERGAME TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, a company incorporated in Hong Kong (the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") for users of the Services, including you ("you" or "Users").
• This Privacy Policy explains what personal and non-personal information we collect when you access or use the Site, Software, App and other Services (including services provided by our authorised partners), how we use, store, disclose and protect such information, and your rights to access, correct, restrict or delete your data. We will only use or share your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected offline or from third-party platforms outside our authorised scope. This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and subject to our Terms of Use and End User License Agreement. Capitalised terms not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in our Terms of Use.
• By accessing and using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to the data practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept this Privacy Policy, please immediately stop using and accessing our Site, Software, App and all related Services.

I. Information We Collect

• 1. Information Collected Directly by Us
• A. Account & Service Data. We adhere to data minimisation principles and only collect necessary information to deliver stable and complete Services. When you register an account or use our platform features, we may collect identifiable information including your nickname, profile portrait, phone number, email address, IP address, unique device identifier, approximate location, billing and payment related information; as well as non-identifiable information such as chat content, images, audio, video, VoIP data, published content, interaction records and other in-app behaviour logs. If you make in-app purchases, our authorised third-party payment service providers may collect relevant payment information. We may send service notifications and functional alerts to your registered email. Promotional emails will only be sent with your explicit consent, and you may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time without deleting your account.
• B. Cookies & Tracking Technologies. We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, scripts and similar tracking technologies to analyse service operation, optimise user experience, record access behaviour and collect aggregated demographic data. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device to remember your preferences and support secure login and data analytics. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using our core Services, but some personalised functions may be limited. We also use authorised third-party analysis and conversion tracking tools for aggregated data statistics, including Yahoo Conversion Tracking and Quora Conversion Tracking. All third-party tracking services comply with platform rules and regional regulatory requirements. You may refer to the respective third-party privacy policies to manage personalised tracking preferences.
• C. Data from Third-Party Platforms. With your explicit authorisation, you may bind third-party social accounts (such as Facebook) to your Meow account. We will only obtain limited public information authorised by you from such third-party platforms to facilitate account binding and social interaction. We may also obtain advertising identifiers under your consent to optimise product operation and advertising delivery, without obtaining unnecessary private data.
• 2. Information Collected on Behalf of Third Parties
• Our business partners, service providers and data analytics vendors may use unified tracking technologies for aggregated service statistics and operational analysis. We only share de-identified, non-personal aggregated data and will not provide your individual personal information to third parties without your separate consent.
• 3. Device Permissions & Local Data (All permissions are requested with your real-time consent, and you may deny any non-essential permission without affecting core functions)
• a) Contacts: Only with your consent, we access local contacts to recommend friends for social interaction. We will not upload or store your contact list to our servers without authorisation.
• b) App Installation Referrer: We obtain installation source data through official Google Play APIs for operational statistics, and will not collect sensitive device information such as IMEI or unique hardware IDs.
• c) Location: With your consent, we obtain approximate location information for nearby user recommendation and regional content display. You may turn off location permission at any time in your device settings.
• d) Camera: Used for taking profile photos, in-app image sending and video chat functions, only activated with your permission.
• e) Microphone: Used for voice chat and voice interaction functions within the platform, accessed only after your authorisation.
• f) Storage: Required for local resource caching, image/video uploading and local file reading, to ensure normal use of content publishing functions.
• g) Advertising ID: With your consent, we obtain advertising identifiers from Admob, Facebook, Unity and Vungle for aggregated advertising effect analysis and service optimisation.
• h) Installed App List: This permission will only be requested for limited operational analysis with your separate explicit consent, and will not be forcibly acquired. You may refuse this permission with no impact on daily use.

II. How We Use and Disclose Your Information

• 1. Purpose of Data Usage
• A. To operate, maintain, optimise and update our Services, respond to your feedback, customer support requests and daily service needs.
• B. To analyse product usage data, optimise product functions, improve user experience and conduct internal operational research for the Company and its Hong Kong affiliated entities.
• C. To send you service reminders, system announcements and personalised marketing content only when you have granted explicit consent.
• D. To maintain platform security and community order: if users violate platform rules or relevant laws, we may retain necessary audio and content records for compliance review and violation investigation.
• 2. Information Sharing & Disclosure
• A. We do not sell, rent or trade your personal identifiable information to any third parties for commercial purposes.
• B. Personal data may be stored and processed in Hong Kong, Singapore and other regions where our service providers operate, in compliance with Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), GDPR and local data protection laws. Any content you actively publish in public areas of the platform may be viewed by other users; cached or archived copies may still exist after you delete public content.
• C. We may share de-identified, aggregated non-personal data with partners for industry analysis and service optimisation.
• D. Legitimate Sharing Scenarios: (1) Business transfer, merger, acquisition or asset restructuring; (2) Authorised third-party service providers including payment processors, technical maintenance vendors and cloud service providers; (3) Authorised SDK developers to realise basic functional services; (4) Display of user testimonials with your individual consent.
• E. Mandatory Legal Disclosure: We may disclose your data when required by law, court order, judicial proceedings, or to protect public safety, platform security, and the legitimate rights and interests of the Company and users.
• 3. Aggregated Statistical Data
• We may conduct user behaviour and demographic research based on collected data, and share fully anonymised aggregated statistical data with our affiliates and business partners for industry analysis and business development.

III. Data Storage & Cross-Border Transmission

• 1. As a Hong Kong registered company, our data processing is mainly governed by the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO). Your data may be stored and transmitted to Hong Kong, Singapore and other secure server regions. For users located in the European Economic Area, we comply with GDPR requirements for cross-border data transmission and adopt standard protective measures to ensure data security.
• 2. Data Retention Rules: (1) Registered users: We retain your data during the validity period of your account, and retain necessary records to fulfil legal obligations and dispute resolution; (2) Guest visitors: We only retain data within the legally required retention period; (3) After account cancellation, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within a reasonable period, and only retain backup data for disaster recovery in encrypted form.

IV. Data Security Protection

• 1. We adopt reasonable physical, technical and management security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, leakage, tampering and destruction. Please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage method can guarantee 100% security, and you shall properly protect your account password and personal information.
• 2. In the event of a confirmed data security breach, we will promptly notify relevant users and regulatory authorities in accordance with Hong Kong PDPO and local laws. We shall not be liable for data leakage caused by force majeure, user’s own improper operation, illegal cyber attacks beyond reasonable technical prevention scope, or official legal data collection.

V. Your Data Rights

• 1. You may edit and update personal profile information through the in-app settings page, and independently turn off message notifications and browser cookie functions.
• 2. You have the right to access, correct, update and delete your personal data, restrict data processing and exercise data portability rights in accordance with applicable laws. You may submit related requests via our official customer service email.
• 3. You may request us to stop processing your personal data if there is no legitimate processing basis. Relevant rights shall be implemented in compliance with local laws and reasonable platform operation limits.
• 4. Account Cancellation & Data Deletion: If you need to cancel your account and clear personal data, please contact us via admin@hypergametech.com. After verification, we will guide you through the cancellation process. After account deletion, you cannot recover your account and historical content.

VI. Special Compliance Provisions

• 1. GDPR Compliance: For EEA users, we strictly comply with GDPR data collection, processing and cross-border transmission rules to protect your personal data rights.
• 2. Minor Protection: Our Services are not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a guardian and find that a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete relevant data in a timely manner in accordance with the law.
• 3. Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals, and will follow industry unified standards if relevant unified specifications are issued in the future.

VII. Legal Basis for Data Processing

• Our data collection and processing legal basis includes: performance of service contracts, legitimate business interests, compliance with legal obligations, and your explicit consent. For European users, all processing activities comply with Article 6(1) of GDPR.

VIII. Additional Terms

• 1. Unsolicited Submissions: Any voluntary submitted suggestions, feedback and creative content shall be regarded as non-confidential, and we may use such content freely for product optimisation without additional restrictions.
• 2. Third-Party Links: Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies and content of third-party platforms, and you shall refer to the privacy rules of corresponding third-party services.
• 3. Policy Update & Notification: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will take effect upon online posting. For material changes, we will issue obvious in-app reminders or email notifications in advance. Continued use of the Services after policy updates means acceptance of the revised terms.
• 4. Language Priority: This Privacy Policy is formulated in English as the official authentic version. Multilingual translations are for reference only. In case of content inconsistency, the English version shall prevail.

Contact Information

• Company: HYPERGAME TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (Hong Kong)
• Email: admin@hypergametech.com
• Contact Person: Jonah Wu