Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

Welcome to 67 ("the Game"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play our game.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide the game experience:

• Player Name: The display name you choose for the leaderboard (optional, you can play as "Player")
• Game Scores: Your scores and timestamps when you complete a game
• Device Information: Basic device type (mobile/desktop) and browser for analytics
• IP Address: Used temporarily for rate limiting to prevent abuse (not stored permanently)

2. How We Use Your Information

• Leaderboard: Your name and scores are displayed on the public leaderboard
• Analytics: We use anonymized data to understand how players use the game and improve the experience
• Rate Limiting: IP addresses are used temporarily to prevent abuse

3. Data Storage

• Scores: Stored on secure cloud servers (Upstash Redis) and retained indefinitely as part of the leaderboard
• Local Storage: Your preferences (name, cosmetic items) are stored in your browser's local storage
• Analytics: Event data is retained for 90 days

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel: Hosting and content delivery
• Upstash: Database for storing leaderboard scores
• PostHog: Privacy-focused analytics (if enabled)

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use browser local storage (not cookies) to remember your preferences. If you consent to analytics, we may use tracking pixels to understand game usage patterns.

6. Children's Privacy

This game is intended for players aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your scores from the leaderboard
• Opt-out: Decline analytics tracking via the consent banner

8. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Input validation to prevent malicious data
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Secure cloud infrastructure

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@67showdown.com