1. Introduction
Welcome to GoldyGames ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By using our website at goldygames.com (the "Platform"), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Data: When you register, we collect your email address and display name via Google OAuth or email/password authentication through Supabase Auth.
- User Content: Comments, ratings, game reviews, and report submissions you provide.
- Communications: Emails or support requests you send us.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, games played, play duration, and interaction patterns.
- Device Data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and IP address.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns. See our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
- Authenticate users and enable game progress saving
- Display leaderboards, achievements, and social features
- Track and display gameplay statistics
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Respond to reports, support requests, and legal obligations
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Supabase (authentication & database), Google (analytics & ads), and cloud hosting providers.
- Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.
- Public Profiles: Your username, avatar, achievements, and gameplay stats are publicly visible on your profile page.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion by emailing [email protected]. We will delete your personal data within 30 days of a verified request.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards through our service providers' data protection agreements and compliance with applicable regulations (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, and similar frameworks).
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Opt out of targeted advertising
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
GoldyGames is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us at [email protected].
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication via Supabase, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests: