Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Brawldle ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and use our Brawl Stars character guessing game platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data.

By using Brawldle, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, mobile applications, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (collectively, the "Service").

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Create an account or profile on Brawldle
• Participate in our Brawl Stars character guessing games
• Contact us through our support system or contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use Brawldle, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• Game Data: Your Brawldle game progress, scores, streaks, and character guessing history
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with our Brawl Stars character guessing interface
• Performance Data: Game loading times, error reports, and technical performance metrics
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Website usage statistics and user behavior data
• Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring and error tracking data
• Social Media: If you choose to share Brawldle results on social platforms

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our Brawldle service:

Service Provision

• Deliver and maintain the Brawl Stars character guessing game functionality
• Save your game progress and maintain your Brawldle statistics
• Provide personalized game experiences and recommendations
• Enable social features like sharing your Brawldle results

Communication

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you important updates about Brawldle features and changes
• Notify you about your game achievements and milestones
• Send newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)

Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze how users interact with our Brawl Stars character guessing games
• Identify and fix technical issues affecting gameplay
• Develop new features and improve existing functionality
• Conduct research to enhance the Brawldle experience

Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Protect our rights and prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to legal requests and court orders

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

Security Measures

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your personal information
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Secure Infrastructure: We use reputable cloud providers with robust security measures

Data Storage

• Your Brawldle game data is stored securely on our servers
• We use industry-standard databases with appropriate security measures
• Data is backed up regularly to prevent loss
• We do not store sensitive payment information (we use third-party payment processors)

Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:

• Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery
• Report the incident to relevant authorities as required by law
• Take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach
• Provide guidance on protective measures users can take

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating Brawldle:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics for usage statistics
• Cloud Infrastructure: Hosting and data storage services
• Content Delivery: CDN services for optimal game performance
• Customer Support: Tools to help us respond to your inquiries

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Prevent fraud or investigate potential violations of our terms
• Respond to emergency situations that threaten user safety

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your Brawldle experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for Brawldle to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Brawl Stars character guessing games
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and game settings
• Performance Cookies: Monitor and improve our platform's performance

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some Brawldle features.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Deletion and Restriction

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

Communication Preferences

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing
• Account Deletion: Delete your Brawldle account and associated data

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Retention Periods

• Account Data: Retained while your Brawldle account is active and for 2 years after closure
• Game Data: Your Brawl Stars character guessing history is kept for 1 year after last activity
• Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics are retained for 2 years
• Support Communications: Customer service records are kept for 3 years

Deletion Process

When data reaches the end of its retention period, we securely delete or anonymize it. Some information may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Brawldle is operated from various locations, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers:

Transfer Mechanisms

• Adequacy Decisions: We transfer data to countries with adequate data protection laws
• Standard Contractual Clauses: We use EU-approved standard contractual clauses for transfers
• Certification Programs: We work with service providers certified under privacy frameworks

Your Rights

If you are in the EU, you have the right to obtain information about the safeguards we have in place for international transfers. Contact us for more details.

Brawldle is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for users of all ages. However, we take special care with information from users under 13:

Age Restrictions

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately
• Parents can contact us to review, update, or delete their child's information

Parental Controls

We encourage parents to monitor their children's online activities and to teach them about safe internet practices. Brawldle does not require personal information to play our Brawl Stars character guessing games.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons:

Notification Process

• We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• For significant changes, we will notify you through our platform or by email
• We may provide a summary of key changes for your convenience
• Your continued use of Brawldle constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Your Options

If you disagree with any changes to this Privacy Policy, you may stop using our service or contact us to discuss your concerns.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Response Time: We typically respond to privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.