Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 12, 2025

Introduction

PlayImposterGame.org ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and multiplayer word deduction game (the "Service").

We do not require registration to play the game. You can enjoy our Service without providing any personal information.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Authentication Data: If you choose to sign in via Google or GitHub, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture.
  • Game Data: We store game room information, player names (which can be anonymous), and gameplay statistics.
  • Custom Content: If you upload custom word lists, we store this content on our servers.

2. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our Service (clicks, scrolls, session recordings).
  • Technical Data: Browser type, device information, IP address, and game session data.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for game functionality and authentication.

3. Information from Third Parties

  • When you authenticate via Google/GitHub, we receive basic profile information from these providers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To create and manage game rooms
  • To process authentication and user sessions
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
  • To communicate with you about updates or issues
  • To prevent fraud and ensure game fairness

Data Storage and Security

We use Supabase to store your data securely. All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS and at rest in our database. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Data Retention: Game data is retained for 30 days after the last activity. Authentication data is retained until you delete your account. You can request data deletion at any time.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of data collection (except essential cookies)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@playimpostergame.org.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication services
  • NextAuth.js: Authentication framework
  • Microsoft Clarity: User behavior analytics
  • Vercel: Web hosting and deployment

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is available to users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

For users under 13, we recommend playing in anonymous mode without authentication.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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