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Privacy Policy for TypeVortex

Last Updated: August 14, 2024

Introduction

TypeVortex ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web-based typing game service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Player Name: Required to play the game, stored locally on your device
• Game Preferences: Settings like trail visibility, highlight choices, stored locally

Automatically Collected Information

• Game Statistics: Move counts, error counts, game completion times
• Session Data: Temporary multiplayer room connections
• Device Information: Browser type and version for compatibility

How We Use Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing game functionality and features
• Maintaining game sessions and multiplayer rooms
• Saving your game preferences for future sessions
• Improving game performance and user experience

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Player names and game preferences are stored in your browser's localStorage
• No data is transmitted to external servers except for multiplayer gameplay
• You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings

Multiplayer Data

• Multiplayer sessions are temporary and not permanently stored
• Player names and positions are shared only with other players in the same game room
• Game rooms are automatically deleted when all players leave

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• With other players in your multiplayer game room (player names only)
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View what data we have about you
• Delete: Remove your data from our systems
• Correct: Update or correct your information
• Opt-out: Stop using the service at any time

How to Exercise Your Rights

• Delete Data: Clear your browser's localStorage for this site
• Contact Us: Email us for assistance
• Data Export: Use the "Export My Data" feature in game settings

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have additional rights:

• Right to be forgotten
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to restrict processing

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Delete personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Cookies

TypeVortex currently does not use cookies. If we implement cookies in the future, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice and consent mechanisms.

Data Retention

• Game Preferences: Retained in localStorage until you clear browser data
• Multiplayer Sessions: Deleted immediately when game ends
• Game Statistics: Stored locally, not transmitted to servers

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Secure WebSocket connections for multiplayer
• Input validation and sanitization
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• No persistent server-side user data storage

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will:

• Post the updated policy on this page
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users of material changes through in-game notices

Compliance Certifications

TypeVortex strives to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

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