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The study examines the transparency and comprehensiveness of privacy policies in popular mobile games, identifying common practices and discrepancies in data collection, storage, and sharing. Drawing on legal and ethical frameworks for data privacy, the paper investigates the implications of privacy violations for player trust, brand reputation, and regulatory compliance. The research also explores the role of player awareness in influencing privacy-related behaviors, offering recommendations for developers to improve transparency and empower players to make informed decisions regarding their data.</p><p>This study explores the use of mobile games as tools for political activism and social movements, focusing on how game mechanics can raise awareness about social, environmental, and political issues. 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