Privacy Policy

BrainBrawl ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our multiplayer trivia game platform at brainbrawl.co.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address - Used for account identification and communication
• Username - Your chosen display name visible to other players
• Password - Securely hashed and stored (we never store plain-text passwords)
• Avatar - Optional profile picture or selected avatar

Guest Access

You may play as a guest without creating an account. Guest sessions use temporary identifiers that are not permanently stored.

Game Data

During gameplay, we collect:

• Game scores - Points earned, correct/incorrect answers
• Response times - How quickly you answer questions
• Game participation - Lobbies joined, games played
• Drawing data - Canvas strokes in Cosmic Canvas mode (temporary, not permanently stored)
• Chat messages and guesses - In-game communications (temporary, not permanently stored)

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Enable multiplayer gameplay and real-time interactions
• Display leaderboards and game statistics
• Improve game performance and user experience
• Detect and prevent cheating or abuse
• Send service-related communications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Display relevant advertisements (if applicable)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies

• Authentication tokens to keep you logged in
• Session management for gameplay
• Security and fraud prevention

Analytics Cookies (with consent)

• Google Analytics - We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes page views, session duration, and general usage patterns.

Advertising Cookies (with consent)

• Google AdSense - We may display personalized advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history.

You can manage cookie preferences through our consent banner or your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect game functionality.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Other Players - Your username, avatar, and game scores are visible to other players in lobbies you join.
• Service Providers - Third parties that help us operate our services (hosting, analytics, advertising) under strict data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements - When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers - In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure WebSocket connections for real-time gameplay
• Regular security assessments

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

• Account data - Retained until you delete your account
• Game statistics - Retained for leaderboard and history purposes
• Temporary game data - Canvas drawings, chat messages, and real-time game state are not permanently stored
• Analytics data - Retained according to Google Analytics policies (typically 26 months)

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction - Update inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion - Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection - Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent for analytics/advertising cookies at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@brainbrawl.co

8. Children's Privacy

BrainBrawl is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of BrainBrawl after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: support@brainbrawl.co