Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our Service:
Account Information
- Email address (when you create an account)
- Display name (optional)
- Authentication data from third-party providers (e.g., Google)
Usage Information
- Questions you ask about board games
- Games you search for or interact with
- Feedback you provide on answers (helpful/not helpful)
- Session information and interaction patterns
Technical Information
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Improve AI response quality and accuracy
- Personalize your experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Communicate with you about the Service
- Detect and prevent abuse or fraud
3. Advertising and Data Usage
Important: We may use your data for advertising purposes, including:
- Displaying personalized advertisements based on your interests
- Sharing anonymized data with advertising partners
- Analyzing user behavior to improve ad targeting
Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising in your account settings. If you opt out, you may still see ads, but they won't be personalized based on your activity.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Supabase: Database and authentication services
- OpenAI: AI language model for generating answers
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics
- BoardGameGeek: Game information and images
These services have their own privacy policies. Your questions may be processed by OpenAI's API to generate responses.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Anonymous usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and AI improvement purposes. You can request deletion of your account and personal data at any time.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze how you use the Service
- Support advertising (if applicable)
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without them.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us or visit your account settings.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service or sending you an email. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at askthegamedotcom@gmail.com.