Privacy Policy

Introduction

Simple Games ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our browser-based games and website located at simple-games.com (the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Our games are designed to work entirely in your browser. When you play our games:

• Game data: All game states, scores, and progress are processed locally in your browser and are never transmitted to our servers
• Local storage: Your preferences (theme, audio settings, game progress) are saved in your browser's local storage
• No account required: We do not require user accounts or collect personal information like names or email addresses to play games
• Contact form: If you choose to contact us, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (subject, email if provided, and message)

Multiplayer Games

Some of our games offer multiplayer functionality:

• Peer-to-peer connections: Multiplayer games use WebRTC technology to connect players directly browser-to-browser
• No server relay: Game data exchanged during multiplayer sessions goes directly between players, not through our servers
• Connection codes: Temporary connection codes are generated locally and are not stored by us

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service:

• Usage analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our games and website
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
• Website interaction: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and game usage patterns
• IP address: Your IP address for analytics purposes (anonymized where possible)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service operation: To provide and maintain our games
• User experience: To improve our games and website based on usage patterns
• Analytics: To understand which games are most popular and how to improve them
• Advertising: To display advertisements through Google AdSense
• Communication: To respond to your contact form submissions

Third-Party Services

Netlify (Hosting & Forms)

Our website is hosted on Netlify. Contact form submissions are processed through Netlify Forms. Netlify may collect standard web server logs. For more information, see Netlify's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used to generate reports about website activity.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to show you personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.

You can control ad personalization through your Google Ads Settings.

Buy Me a Coffee

We use Buy Me a Coffee for optional supporter donations. If you choose to support us, your transaction is processed by Buy Me a Coffee according to their privacy policy.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Local processing: All game logic and data processing happens in your browser, not on our servers
• No data storage: We do not store your game data, scores, or personal information on our servers
• HTTPS encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Peer-to-peer security: Multiplayer connections are established directly between browsers

Cookies and Local Storage

We use the following types of storage:

• Local storage: To save your theme preference, audio settings, and game progress in your browser
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track website usage
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense for ad personalization

You can control cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Note that clearing local storage will reset your saved preferences and game progress.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: Your game data is stored locally in your browser - you have full access to it
• Deletion: You can clear your browser's local storage at any time to remove all saved data
• Opt-out: You can opt out of analytics tracking and personalized advertising using the links above
• Browser controls: You can disable cookies and local storage through your browser settings

Children's Privacy

Our games are designed to be family-friendly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't require accounts and don't store personal data on our servers, children can safely enjoy our games. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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