Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DownDownDown ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website downdowndown.live and use our free browser-based arcade game.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do NOT require you to create an account or provide personal information to play our game. The game is designed to be completely accessible without registration.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:

• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preference
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes (anonymized)
• Cookies: Essential cookies for game functionality (see Cookie Policy below)

2.3 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save:

• Your high scores (stored locally on your device only)
• Game preferences (sound settings, theme selection)
• No personal data is stored or transmitted

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used solely for:

• Game Functionality: Providing and maintaining game features
• Performance: Monitoring and improving game performance
• Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our game (aggregated data only)
• Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies required for basic game functionality:

• Session management
• Preference storage (theme, sound settings)
• Security and fraud prevention

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand:

• How users interact with our game
• Which features are most popular
• How to improve user experience

Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. You can opt-out of analytics tracking using browser settings or privacy tools.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect game functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
• Hosting: Web hosting services
• CDN: Content delivery for faster loading

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:

• Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

7. Children's Privacy

Our game is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

8.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to data processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of sale of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@downdowndown.live

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary:

• Local Storage: Data remains until you clear browser storage
• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes

You can delete locally stored data at any time by clearing your browser cache and local storage.

10. International Data Transfers

Our website may be accessed from around the world. If you access our site from outside your country of residence, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, complying with applicable data protection laws.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals. We do not track users across third-party websites and therefore do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

12. 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our homepage.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Legitimate Interest: Providing and improving our game service
• Consent: Where you have given consent (e.g., analytics cookies)
• Legal Obligation: Complying with applicable laws