🛡️ Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

• Game Statistics: Your scores, completion times, difficulty levels played, and achievement progress
• Settings: Language preferences, sound settings, and game configurations
• Usage Analytics: Anonymous gameplay statistics through Google Analytics (no personal identification)
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, and basic system information for compatibility

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your name, email address, or any personal identification
• Location data beyond general country/region for analytics
• Social media profiles or contacts
• Payment information (all donations handled by Buy Me A Coffee)
• Browsing history outside our game

How We Use Your Information

Game Enhancement

• Save your game progress and settings locally on your device
• Track achievements and maintain your gaming statistics
• Provide personalized difficulty recommendations
• Remember your language and interface preferences

Service Improvement

• Analyze anonymous usage patterns to improve game features
• Understand which difficulty levels and themes are most popular
• Optimize game performance across different devices and browsers
• Identify and fix technical issues or bugs

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All your game progress, settings, and achievements are stored locally in your browser using:

• LocalStorage: For game settings, language preferences, and achievement data
• Session Storage: For temporary game state during active play sessions
• Browser Cache: For faster game loading and improved performance

Data Security

• No sensitive personal data is transmitted to external servers
• All data transmission uses secure HTTPS encryption
• Third-party analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
• Local storage is protected by browser security mechanisms

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our game is used. This service:

• Collects anonymous usage statistics and performance metrics
• Does not track personal information or identify individual users
• Helps us improve the game experience and identify technical issues
• Can be blocked by ad blockers or browser privacy settings

Buy Me A Coffee

For voluntary support donations:

• All payment processing handled directly by Buy Me A Coffee
• We do not receive or store your payment information
• Donations are completely optional and do not affect gameplay
• Governed by Buy Me A Coffee's own privacy policy

Your Privacy Rights

Data Control

• Access: View all locally stored game data through browser developer tools
• Deletion: Clear all game data by clearing browser storage or using browser settings
• Modification: Change settings and preferences at any time in the game
• Opt-out: Disable analytics by using ad blockers or privacy browser settings

How to Clear Your Data

To remove all stored game data:

• Use your browser's "Clear browsing data" or "Clear storage" option
• Specifically clear "Local Storage" for our domain
• Use browser privacy/incognito mode to play without storing data
• Contact us if you need assistance with data removal

Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored until you clear it or uninstall your browser
• Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics per their standard retention periods
• Support Communications: Email correspondence kept for 2 years for support purposes
• Inactive Data: No automatic deletion, but you can clear it anytime

Children's Privacy

Enhanced Memory Game is appropriate for all ages, including children. We take extra care to protect young users:

• No personal information is ever collected from any user, including children
• No communication features or chat functionality
• No advertising or third-party content directed at children
• Parents can easily clear any stored game data at any time
• Game content is educational and appropriate for all ages

International Users

Enhanced Memory Game is available worldwide. For international users:

• Data storage occurs locally on your device, regardless of location
• Analytics data may be processed by Google in various countries
• We comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA
• All users have the same privacy rights regardless of location

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in:

• Our data practices or game features
• Legal requirements or privacy regulations
• Third-party service policies (Google Analytics, etc.)
• User feedback and privacy concerns

When we make changes:

• The "Last updated" date at the top will be revised
• Significant changes will be highlighted on our main page
• Continued use of the game constitutes acceptance of changes
• You can always review the current policy on this page