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Learn more about the game on our Facebook Fan Page!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/GossipHarbor\nOr follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gossipharborofficial?stkn=MThycm96bmU2ZXN4OQ==\n\nNeed help? Contact us by sending an email to gossipharbor-service@microfun.com\nWe're here to help you! \n\nPrivacy Policy: https://www.microfun.com/privacy_EN.html\nTerms of Service: https://www.microfun.com/userAgreementEN.html","facts":{"developer_id":1650531996,"developer_url":"https://www.microfun.com/indexEN.html","first_released":"2022-07-07T07:00:00Z","support_url":"https://www.microfun.com/","privacy_url":"https://www.microfun.com/privacy_EN.html","website_url":"https://www.microfun.com/indexEN.html","app_version":"4.10.0","release_notes":"NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY!\n- NEW EPISODE: With new chapter updates every Friday; follow Quinn as she exposes secrets and solves puzzles.\n- NEW EVENT:Coconut's been catnapped by bats to a spooky castle! 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