Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SquareGames ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email, username)
• Profile information (avatar, bio, preferences)
• Game-related information (games created, squares claimed)
• Communications with us (support tickets, feedback)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used)
• Log data (IP address, access times)
• Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our services
• To authenticate your account and prevent fraud
• To send you notifications about your games and activities
• To improve our platform and develop new features
• To communicate with you about updates and support
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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

• Other users: Your public profile information and game activity (username, avatar, games you've joined)
• Service providers: We use third-party services including:
  • Supabase for authentication and database services
  • Fly.io for hosting and infrastructure
  • Analytics services to understand platform usage
  • Payment processors (if you use premium features)
• 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 appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to processing of your data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Restrict processing in certain circumstances

6.1 Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

6.2 Additional Rights for EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have additional rights including:

• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• Right to data portability in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to object to automated decision-making
• Right to withdraw consent without affecting lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@squaregames.app

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:

• Account data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion
• Game data: Retained for the duration of the game and for historical records
• Communications: Retained for 3 years for support and legal purposes
• Analytics data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Advertising cookies: May be used to show relevant ads (if applicable)

7.2 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we limit our use of tracking technologies as described in this policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

For users between 13 and 18, parental consent may be required depending on your location and applicable laws.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide more prominent notice (such as email notification or in-app notification).

Your continued use of our services after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: