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Hidden Homie

Last updated: July 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Hidden Homie ("the Game") is developed by VideoAI Labs and operated by ReelMoney ("we", "us", "our"), based in India. The Game is an online multiplayer hide-and-seek party game in which players disguise as props and paint themselves to blend in while one seeker hunts them. It is available on Android and iOS (mobile) and on Windows and Mac (desktop), with cross-platform play between them.

Our guiding principle is simple: we collect only what is needed to run an online multiplayer game, we never sell your data, and we do not require an account, your real name, or your email to play. This Privacy Policy explains what information the Game handles, why, and the limited third-party services involved. By using the Game, you agree to this policy and to the policies of the services described in Section 8.

2. Play Anonymously — No Account Needed

You do not create an account to play. Within a game session you are identified by an anonymous device identifier provided by Epic Online Services (an "EOS Device ID"). This identifier lets the matchmaking and networking service connect you to other players. It is not linked to your real name, email address, or a social login, and we do not use it to track you across other apps or for advertising.

You also choose a display name that other players see in the lobby and in-game. This name is chosen by you and is not verified. Please do not use your real full name or any personal information you do not want other players to see.

3. Information We Handle and Why

  • Anonymous EOS Device ID: Used to identify your device to the multiplayer service so you can join and play a session. Anonymous by design.
  • Display name: A name you choose so other players can see who is in the lobby. Not verified and not tied to a real identity.
  • Lobby join codes: When you host or join a private game, a short join code is used to connect the right players to the same session.
  • Voice chat audio: When you enable voice chat, microphone audio is transmitted in real time to nearby players in your session. It is not recorded or stored by us (see Section 5).
  • Text chat messages: Messages you send are delivered to the other players in your current game session so you can communicate during play.
  • Coarse platform & analytics info: Basic technical information such as your device platform type (for example, Android, iOS, Windows, or Mac) and general gameplay/connection diagnostics, used to run matchmaking, keep the Game stable, and fix problems.
  • Connection information: Because multiplayer uses peer-to-peer (P2P) networking, connection information needed to route game data may be visible to other players in your session. This is mitigated by the EOS relay service, which can route traffic without directly exposing players to each other.

4. Multiplayer Powered by Epic Online Services

The Game's online multiplayer — matchmaking, lobbies, peer-to-peer networking, and voice chat — is powered by Epic Online Services (EOS), provided by Epic Games, which acts as a third-party processor for these features. When you play online, the data described above is handled through EOS so that players can find and connect to one another. Epic's handling of this data is governed by Epic Games' Privacy Policy.

5. Voice Chat and the Microphone

Voice chat is an optional feature. When you enable it, the Game uses your device microphone and transmits your audio in real time, peer-to-peer through EOS, to the players near you in the session. This lets you talk to other players while you hide or seek.

  • We do not record your voice. Audio is streamed live between players and is not saved to our servers.
  • We do not store your voice or use it to build any profile, and we do not use it for advertising.
  • Voice chat only runs while you are in a session with it enabled. You can mute yourself, and the microphone permission can be revoked at any time in your device settings (see Section 7).

6. Text Chat and User-Generated Content

Text chat lets you send messages to the other players in your current session. Voice and text chat carry user-generated content created by players, which we do not control in advance. Please be respectful, and do not share personal information about yourself or others in chat. The Game includes in-game reporting and moderation tools so players can report abusive behaviour; see our Terms of Service for the code of conduct that applies to all players.

7. Permissions and Why They Are Required

  • Microphone (optional): Used only for voice chat, and only while voice chat is enabled in a session. If you never enable voice chat, the microphone is not used. You can grant or revoke this permission at any time in your device or system settings.
  • Network access (required): Needed so the Game can reach the multiplayer service to matchmake, host or join lobbies, and exchange game data with other players.

The Game does not request access to your contacts, photos, precise location, or messages.

8. Third-Party Services

The Game relies on a small number of third-party services to run online play and to distribute and sell the app. Each is listed below with its purpose and a link to its own policy.

  • Epic Online Services (Epic Games): Powers matchmaking, lobbies, peer-to-peer networking, and voice chat. Subject to Epic Games' Privacy Policy.
  • Google Play (Android): Distributes the Game and processes any payments on Android. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Apple App Store (iOS): Distributes the Game and processes any payments on iPhone and iPad. Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy.
  • Steam (Windows & Mac): Distributes and sells the desktop version of the Game and processes those payments. Subject to Valve's Steam Privacy Policy.

9. What We Do Not Do

  • We do not require an account, your real name, or your email to play.
  • We do not sell your personal data.
  • We do not record or store your voice chat audio.
  • We do not use the Game to serve you third-party advertising.
  • We do not collect your contacts, precise location, or photos.

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The Game is intended for players aged 13 and over. It is not directed to children under 13, and, consistent with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use the Game. The Game shows no third-party advertising, we do not sell any player's data, and we do not build advertising profiles.

Because the Game includes optional voice and text chat between players, it can expose players to user-generated content from others. Chat is optional — the microphone permission can be declined or revoked at any time and players can mute others — and communication is not required to play. Parents and guardians of teenage players should be aware of these features and supervise as appropriate.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the details in Section 15 and we will delete it.

11. Data Retention

We keep as little as possible. Voice chat is not recorded, and text chat messages are used to power live conversation within a session rather than to build a long-term history. Anonymous identifiers and coarse diagnostics are retained only as long as needed to run matchmaking and keep the service working, or as required by applicable law.

12. Security

We and our service providers use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect data in transit, including the EOS relay for multiplayer traffic. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect the limited information the Game handles.

13. Your Privacy Rights & Legal Bases (GDPR, UK GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information under laws such as the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

Data controller. ReelMoney is the controller responsible for the limited personal data the Game handles. You can reach us using the contact details in Section 15.

Legal bases for processing (GDPR). Where the GDPR applies, we rely on: performance of a service you request, to run matchmaking, lobbies, networking, and chat so you can play; our legitimate interests in keeping the Game secure, preventing cheating and abuse, and diagnosing and fixing problems; your consent for optional features such as the microphone and voice chat, which you may withdraw at any time in your device settings; and compliance with legal obligations where applicable. Where a user is below the age of digital consent in their country, consent-based processing is subject to authorisation by a parent or guardian.

Your rights. Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict certain processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. EEA and UK users also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority (supervisory authority). California residents have the right to know, delete, and correct personal information and to opt out of its "sale" or "sharing"; we do not sell or share personal information, and we will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Exercising your rights. Because the Game is designed to be played anonymously and holds very little information tied to you, some data may not be linkable back to you. Where a request is possible we will honour applicable rights; to make a request, contact us using the details in Section 15.

International data transfers. The Game relies on the third-party services listed in Section 8 (Epic, Google, Apple, Valve), which may process data on servers outside your country, including outside the EEA and UK. Where data is transferred internationally, those providers rely on appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://hiddenhomie.com