Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Dash Dive ("we", "our", or "the game") collects, uses, and shares information when you play our browser-based game.

1. Information We Collect

Information Stored Locally on Your Device:

• Game Progress: High scores, unlocked characters, settings preferences
• Coins: Virtual currency earned during gameplay
• Player Name: Username you enter for leaderboard display
• Ghost Replays: Recorded gameplay data for ghost racing feature

This data is stored in your browser's localStorage and remains on your device. We do not transmit this data to our servers.

Analytics Information:

• Game sessions and playtime
• Scores and difficulty levels played
• Feature usage (which characters, game modes used)
• Browser type and device information

2. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit: Google Privacy Policy

Cookies

We and our third-party partners (like Google AdSense) may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your game preferences
• Understand how you use our game
• Deliver personalized advertisements

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve the gaming experience
• Save your game progress and preferences
• Display leaderboards and rankings
• Analyze game performance and user engagement
• Display relevant advertisements

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Your game data (scores, coins, preferences) is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data:

• Remains on your device
• Is not transmitted to our servers
• Will be deleted if you clear your browser data
• Is not accessible from other browsers or devices

5. Children's Privacy

Dash Dive is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The game uses only local browser storage and does not require account creation or personal information submission.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Delete Your Data: Clear your browser's localStorage or cache to remove all game data
• Opt-Out of Ads: Use browser ad-blockers or opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings
• Disable Cookies: Configure your browser to refuse cookies (note: this may affect game functionality)

7. Data Retention

Your locally stored game data persists until you:

• Clear your browser data/cache
• Uninstall the PWA (if installed)
• Manually delete localStorage

8. International Users

Dash Dive is hosted on Netlify servers and may be accessed from anywhere in the world. By playing the game, you consent to the transfer and processing of data as described in this policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

11. AdSense and GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Google AdSense may require your consent before showing personalized ads. We participate in Google's Consent Management Platform to comply with GDPR requirements.

12. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our game does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can opt out of personalized ads through Google's Ad Settings.

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