OVERVIEW

Welcome to Ink Wars. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play our game. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy.

By using Ink Wars, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the game.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect minimal information necessary to provide the game experience:

  • Username/Callsign: The display name you enter when joining a match. This is visible to other players in your game.
  • Gameplay Data: Drawing coordinates, game actions, and match results transmitted in real-time during gameplay.
  • Connection Data: Basic technical information required for WebSocket connections, such as connection timestamps.
WHAT WE DON'T COLLECT
We do not collect email addresses, passwords, payment information, precise location data, or any personally identifiable information beyond your chosen username.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

The information we collect is used solely for:

  • Matchmaking: Connecting you with other players for 2v2 matches.
  • Gameplay: Transmitting your drawing actions to other players in real-time.
  • Display: Showing your username to teammates and opponents during matches.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

DATA RETENTION

Session Data: Gameplay data (drawing coordinates, match actions) exists only during active game sessions and is not permanently stored. When a match ends or you disconnect, this data is deleted.

Username: Your chosen username is stored only in your browser's memory for the current session and is not saved to any database.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our game may use the following third-party services:

  • Hosting Services: Our servers are hosted on Render, which may collect standard server logs including IP addresses for security and operational purposes.
  • Advertising: We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policy. You can learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
COOKIES & ADVERTISING
Third-party advertisers may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information transmitted during gameplay. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We use WebSocket Secure (WSS) connections to encrypt data in transit.

YOUR RIGHTS

Since we collect minimal data and do not maintain user accounts, most data rights are automatically fulfilled:

  • Access & Deletion: Session data is automatically deleted when you leave a match.
  • Opt-Out: You can stop using the game at any time.
  • Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track browser settings.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact Page.