Privacy Policy for PalaGuessr

Effective Date: [12.18.2024]

PalaGuessr ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using PalaGuessr, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information from you:

Username (IGN): Collected during account registration and used to identify you in the app.
Email Address: Used for account creation, login, and account-related services like password resets or data deletion.
Password: Stored securely in an encrypted format and used for authentication purposes only.

In addition, we may collect:

Scores and Gameplay Data: Used to provide game features, rankings, and gameplay insights.
Device and Usage Data: Collected for analytics and improving site performance (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To create and manage your account.
To store and display your scores and progress within the game.
To communicate with you regarding updates, changes to the service, or account-related inquiries.
To improve our services through analytics and understand user behavior.
To display personalized advertisements via Google AdSense.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

Service Providers: We use Firebase for authentication and data storage.
Advertising Partners: Google AdSense may collect data for personalized advertisements. Refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Analytics Providers: Anonymous usage data may be collected for analytics purposes.
Legal Requirements: If required to comply with laws or legal processes.

4. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to show advertisements on PalaGuessr. AdSense may use cookies or similar technologies to provide relevant ads. Learn more about how Google uses your data here.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored on Firebase servers. We implement measures such as:

Encrypted password storage.
Restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only.

While we take steps to secure your data, no system is completely secure. Use our services at your own risk.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Correction: Update your personal details.
Deletion: Request account deletion and removal of all associated data.

To exercise your rights, email us at megnessdev@gmail.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering your progress in the game. Google AdSense and analytics tools may also use cookies. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

PalaGuessr is not directed at children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at megnessdev@gmail.com immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: megnessdev@gmail.com