Introduction
Welcome to Zebra. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our game.
Information We Collect
Free Users
If you play Zebra without a premium account:
- Local Storage: Your game progress is saved locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device.
- Beta Access Code: If you entered a beta access code, it is stored in your browser's sessionStorage for the duration of your session.
- No Personal Information: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information from free users.
Premium Users
If you purchase a premium account:
- Payment Information: Payment processing is handled by third-party services (Stripe and/or PayPal). We do not store your credit card information or payment details.
- Email Address: We collect your email address to create your premium account and send you account-related communications.
- Game Progress: Your game save data is stored on our servers (Google Cloud Firestore) to enable cloud sync across devices.
- Leaderboard Data: If you participate in leaderboards, your chosen initials and game completion times are stored and displayed publicly.
How We Use Your Information
- Game Functionality: To save your progress and enable cloud sync for premium users.
- Leaderboards: To display competitive rankings for premium users who choose to participate.
- Account Management: To manage your premium account and provide customer support.
- Communications: To send important account-related updates or respond to your inquiries.
Data Storage and Security
We use Google Cloud Platform (Firestore and Cloud Run) to store and process data. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security updates and monitoring
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing for premium accounts and donations
- PayPal: Alternative payment processing option
- Google Cloud Platform: Cloud infrastructure for data storage and hosting
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Data Retention
- Free Users: Your data remains in your browser's localStorage until you clear it or uninstall your browser.
- Premium Users: We retain your account data and game progress for as long as your account is active. You can request account deletion at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your game save data
- Opt out of leaderboard participation
To exercise these rights, please contact us at zebra@krugg.com.
Children's Privacy
Zebra is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify premium users of significant changes via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: zebra@krugg.com