Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to taptaptap ("the Game," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and play our game. By accessing or using the Game, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Display Name: The username you choose when starting a game session. This is publicly visible on the leaderboard.

2.2 Automatically Generated Information

• User ID: A randomly generated unique identifier (UUID) stored in your browser's local storage. This is not linked to your real identity.
• Gameplay Data: Your in-game score (maximum height reached) and session activity timestamps.

2.3 Information Collected by Third Parties

• Google AdSense: Google and its advertising partners may collect information through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, and browsing history.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Operate and maintain the Game;
• Display your scores on the public leaderboard;
• Detect and prevent cheating or abuse; and
• Display advertisements through Google AdSense to support the free operation of the Game.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party advertising partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information and serve relevant advertisements.

Types of cookies used:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Game to function (e.g., local storage for your user session).
• Advertising Cookies: Placed by Google AdSense and its partners to serve and measure advertisements.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. How Google Uses Your Data

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. For full details, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• Public Leaderboard: Your display name and score are publicly visible.
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and its partners receive data through cookies as described above.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

7. Data Retention

Your gameplay data is stored in our database for as long as the Game is operational. Active session data is held temporarily in server memory and removed within 10 seconds of inactivity. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us below.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and secure server infrastructure. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

The Game is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your data, and to withdraw consent for personalised advertising at any time. Contact us below to exercise these rights.

11. Changes to This 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 are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: antbeeam@gmail.com