Privacy Policy

Welcome to Grave Shift! This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play our game.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide you with the best gaming experience:

• Player Name: The display name you choose to identify yourself in the game
• Game Statistics: Your scores, wins, and gameplay data for leaderboards
• Technical Data: Browser type and basic connection information for game functionality

Cookies We Use

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

• Player Name Cookie: Remembers your chosen display name so you don't have to enter it each time
• Cookie Consent: Remembers that you've accepted our cookie policy
• Game Preferences: Stores your sound and display preferences

How We Protect Your Data

• We do not collect personal information like email addresses or passwords
• Player names are stored locally in your browser and in our database for uniqueness validation
• We do not share your data with third parties
• Game data is transmitted securely via WebSocket connections

Multiplayer Data

When playing multiplayer games:

• Your player name is visible to other players in the same game
• Game scores are shared in real-time during matches
• High scores may appear on public leaderboards

Data Retention

• Cookies expire after 30 days of inactivity
• Player names are stored indefinitely to ensure uniqueness
• Game statistics may be retained for leaderboard purposes

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your cookies at any time through your browser settings
• Choose a new player name by clearing your cookies
• Contact us to request deletion of your data

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please reach out through our GitHub repository.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Last updated: December 2024