Privacy policy
At Tracing Games, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play our game.
1. Information We Collect
Local Storage Data
Tracing Games stores minimal data locally on your device using browser localStorage. This includes:
- Game Progress: Your traced letters, collected stars, and letter case preference
- Saved Traces: The paths you complete so you can review your alphabet later
This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties by the game itself.
Analytics Data
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This may collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- General location (country/city level)
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral sources
Google Analytics data is anonymous and does not identify individual users. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Feedback You Choose to Send
If you contact us through the Contact us page or our feedback form, we receive the details you choose to share. We use that information only to respond and improve the game.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely to:
- Save your game progress locally on your device
- Help you continue letter tracing where you left off
- Understand site usage patterns to improve the game experience
- Monitor site performance and fix bugs
3. Data Storage and Security
Your game progress is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. This data:
- Remains on your device only
- Is not accessible to us or any third parties through the game
- Can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser data
- Is not backed up (if you clear browser data, your progress will be lost)
4. Cookies
We may use cookies from Google Analytics to track site usage. These cookies:
- Help us understand how users interact with the site
- Are anonymous and do not contain personal information
- Can be disabled through your browser settings
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Services
Tracing Games may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For anonymous site analytics
- Google Fonts: To display fonts correctly on the site
- Google Forms: If you choose to send feedback through our Contact us page
We do not share your data with any other third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
6. Children's Privacy
Tracing Games is designed to be family-friendly and support early learning. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we mainly store local game progress and may collect anonymous analytics data, our service is intended to be safe for all ages.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Clear Your Data: Delete your game progress at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or using Play again in the game
- Disable Analytics: Block Google Analytics using browser extensions or privacy settings
- Disable Cookies: Configure your browser to block cookies (note: this may affect site functionality)
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise this page so you can review the latest version. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Data Retention
Since game progress is stored locally on your device, you control how long this data is retained. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies (typically 26 months).
10. International Users
Tracing Games is accessible worldwide. If you access our site from outside the United States, please be aware that analytics information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where third-party services we use may operate.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact us page.
12. Summary
In simple terms:
- We store your game progress locally on your device only
- We may use anonymous analytics to improve the game
- We do not sell or share your personal information
- You can delete your data at any time
- The game is free, private, and safe to play