Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 13, 2025
Welcome to gitgud.party ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with your use of our website and gaming platform (the "Service").
1. Information We Do Not Collect
We prioritize your anonymity. Our Service is designed to be used without requiring you to create an account or provide any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or physical address.
2. Information We Collect Automatically (Non-Personally Identifiable)
When you use our Service, we may collect certain non-personally identifiable information automatically:
- Player ID: To facilitate matchmaking for rematches and to manage ad frequency, we generate a random, anonymous player ID that is stored in your browser's `localStorage`. This ID is not linked to any personal information and is used solely for the functioning of the game session and ad display logic.
- Match Count: We store the number of matches you've played during your session in `localStorage` to determine when to show interstitial ads, as outlined in our ad policy.
- Game Data: We temporarily store game state data (e.g., board positions, scores) on our servers (Firebase Realtime Database) during active gameplay. This data is essential for the game to function and is typically associated with your anonymous player ID. This data is ephemeral and related only to the ongoing game session.
- Analytics Data: We may use privacy-focused analytics services like Plausible or PostHog to collect aggregated, anonymous data about service usage. This may include information like the number of matches played, game events, ad impressions, and general website traffic patterns. This data helps us improve the Service and is not used to identify individual users. These services are chosen for their commitment to user privacy and minimal data collection.
3. How We Use Information
The non-personally identifiable information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Service, including matchmaking and real-time gameplay.
- To manage ad frequency and display non-intrusive advertisements.
- To analyze usage trends and improve the Service's features and performance.
- To ensure the security and integrity of our Service.
4. Advertising
Our Service displays advertisements from third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense, Adsterra). These networks may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your interaction with our Service and other sites. We aim to configure these ads to be non-intrusive and relevant.
You can often opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the ad network's settings or using tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
Our use of `localStorage` for ad frequency capping is designed to limit ad exposure without tracking you across the web.
5. Data Storage and Security
Anonymous player IDs and match counts are stored in your browser's `localStorage`. Game state data is stored temporarily in Firebase Realtime Database during active games. We take reasonable measures to protect the data associated with our Service, but no online service can be 100% secure.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to other websites not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold depending on your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [Placeholder Email Address, e.g., [email protected] - to be updated by the owner]