PRIVACY POLICY

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Account data: When you register, we collect your username, email address, password (stored hashed), and optionally your country. If you sign in with Google, we receive your Google account ID, display name, and email address from Google's OAuth service. We do not receive or store your Google password.

Game data: We record game sessions including scores, duration, and gameplay statistics for leaderboards and profiles.

Technical data: We collect IP addresses for security, abuse prevention, and anonymous analytics. We use cookies for session management.

Guest play: If you play without an account, we may log your IP address for analytics. No personal information is required to play.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• Email addresses are used solely for account functionality (password resets, account notifications) and important website communications. All emails include an unsubscribe link. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.
• Usernames and scores are displayed publicly on leaderboards and profiles.
• IP addresses are used for security monitoring and admin reporting. They are not shared externally.

3. DATA SHARING

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only when:

• Required by law or legal process.
• Necessary to protect the security of the Site or its users.

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Site uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — for anonymous usage statistics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense — for advertising. AdSense may use cookies to serve personalized ads. See Google's Ad Policy.
• Google OAuth — for optional "Sign in with Google" authentication. When you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and a unique account identifier. We use this solely to create or link your account. See Google's Privacy Policy.

5. COOKIES

We use cookies for:

• Session management — keeping you logged in and maintaining game state.
• Referral tracking — crediting the player who shared a link with you (30-day cookie).
• Analytics and advertising — via Google Analytics and AdSense (third-party cookies).

6. DATA RETENTION

Account data and game history are retained for as long as your account exists. You may request account deletion by contacting us. Guest game data (IP-based) is retained indefinitely for aggregate analytics.

7. SECURITY

Passwords are hashed using bcrypt. All connections are encrypted via HTTPS. We take reasonable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. CHILDREN

The Site is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. CHANGES

We may update this policy at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. CONTACT

Privacy questions? Visit tuxxin.com.