PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: January 1, 2025

PixPause ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding it.

1. Information We Collect

When you use PixPause, we may collect:

• Account information — If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google's OAuth service.
• Game scores — Your game scores are stored locally in your browser and optionally submitted to our shared global leaderboard.
• Usage data — We may collect anonymised analytics data such as page views, game play counts, and session duration via Google Analytics.
• Device information — Standard browser information (browser type, screen size) for compatibility purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display your name and score on the global leaderboard
• To save your personal best scores across sessions
• To improve our games and platform based on usage patterns
• To send you optional email updates if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time)

3. Advertising

PixPause displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show personalised ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

4. Cookies

We use cookies for: session management (keeping you signed in), analytics (Google Analytics), and advertising (Google AdSense). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your leaderboard name and score are publicly visible to all users of the platform. We share data with Google for Analytics and AdSense purposes as described above.

6. Data Retention

Leaderboard scores are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. You can request deletion of your account data by contacting us at hello@pixpause.com.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@pixpause.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

PixPause is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the homepage. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions: hello@pixpause.com