Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026/10/26

Thank you for using our games, websites, social media pages, and for participating in our marketing and advertising activities or related services (collectively, "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how Cooking Chef ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal data when you use Happy Diner: Dash Cooking and related Services.

1. Introduction

1.1. This policy describes:

What information Cooking Chef and third parties collect through the Services, whether on your mobile device, computer, or any other platform, and why we collect it;
How we use that information;
Who we share it with; and
How you can exercise your privacy rights.

1.2. By installing, using, or otherwise accessing the Services, you agree to the collection, storage, processing, and sharing of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1.3. If you are concerned about how your personal data is used, please refrain from using our Services.

1.4. Our Services are not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions within the European Economic Area). If we discover that we have collected personal data from children under the applicable age, we will delete such data promptly. If you believe we may have collected data from a child under the relevant age, please contact us at bonerakit@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect and Receive

We may collect personal data in various ways when you use our Services.

2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When using our Services, we may collect:

Account creation details: username, email address, profile photo, and password.
Content you provide during gameplay or in communications, including messages, posts, or interactions on our social media platforms.
Contact details, location, and other information you submit to our support team or through gameplay.
Email addresses when subscribing to newsletters or marketing offers.
Payment-related information when making in-app purchases (note: payment processing is handled by the respective App Store providers; we do not directly collect or store your payment card details).

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

We collect information automatically when you use our Services, including:

Device and technical data: device model, device manufacturer, operating system and version, screen resolution, browser type, language settings, and IP address.
Advertising identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID) on Android devices and Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) on iOS devices, used for personalized advertising and analytics.
Gameplay data: game progress, level completion, in-game preferences, actions taken, virtual items purchased, and time spent using the Services.
Location data: approximate location based on your IP address; precise location data is only collected if you have enabled location services on your device.
Log data: access times, pages viewed, app crashes, and other system activity.

2.3. Information from Third-Party Services

We may collect data from third-party partners, including:

Social networking platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google): when you log in using a social account, we may receive your public profile information, friend list, and other data you have authorized the platform to share.
Advertising partners: information about your interactions with advertisements.
Analytics providers: aggregated usage data to help us understand how our Services are used.

3. Third-Party SDKs and Services

Our game integrates the following third-party software development kits (SDKs) and services, each of which may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies:

3.1. Advertising SDKs

Google AdMob — serves personalized and non-personalized advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
Unity Ads — serves in-game advertisements. Unity Privacy Policy

3.2. Analytics SDKs

Firebase Analytics (Google) — collects usage and behavior data to help us improve the game experience. Firebase Privacy

3.3. Social Login SDKs

Facebook Login — allows users to sign in with their Facebook account. Meta Privacy Policy
Google Sign-In — allows users to sign in with their Google account. Google Privacy Policy

3.4. Other Services

Firebase Crashlytics — collects crash reports and diagnostic data to help us identify and fix bugs.
Google Play Services / Apple Game Center — provides platform-level services including achievements and leaderboards.

These third-party services may collect information such as device identifiers, IP addresses, and usage data. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1. To Provide and Improve Our Services

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and optimize our games and Services.
Personalize your gaming experience, including game difficulty and content recommendations.
Process in-app purchases and deliver virtual items.
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or offering updates on your gameplay.
Analyze and improve game performance, stability, and user experience.

4.2. For Advertising Purposes

We use your information to:

Display advertisements within the game, including personalized ads based on your interests and gameplay behavior.
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement (frequency capping).

4.3. For Marketing Purposes

We may use your information for marketing, including sending promotional content, newsletters, or relevant offers. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

4.4. For Legal Compliance and Safety

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests, such as complying with court orders, protecting against fraud, or ensuring the safety of our users.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1. Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating our Services, such as hosting providers, advertising networks, analytics providers, payment processors, and customer support platforms. These partners are contractually required to protect your data and may only use it for the purposes we specify.

5.2. Advertising Partners

We may share certain data (such as advertising identifiers and general location) with advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising (see Section 8).

5.3. Business Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will notify you before such a transfer takes place and ensure that your data remains subject to the same level of protection.

5.4. Legal Obligations

We may share your personal data if necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or protect the rights, safety, or property of Cooking Chef, our users, or others.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no security system is completely foolproof. In case of a data breach, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Providing and improving our Services;
Complying with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations;
Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements.

When your data is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1. General Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Correction: You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information.
Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us.
Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw this consent at any time.

8.2. Advertising Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.
iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track".
Adjusting your preferences within the game's settings menu, if available.

8.3. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your choices regarding personalized advertising as described above.

8.4. Rights for EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.

Our legal bases for processing your data include: performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., improving our Services, fraud prevention), consent (e.g., for personalized advertising), and compliance with legal obligations.

8.5. Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. However, if this changes, you will have the right to opt out.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at bonerakit@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under these ages. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under the applicable age, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at bonerakit@gmail.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved transfer mechanisms where required.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Cooking Chef

Rm 3A-8 12/F KAISER CTR, 18 CENTRE ST, Sai Ying Pun 999077, Hong Kong

Email: bonerakit@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.