Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 26, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Beat The Deck collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the website.

By using Beat The Deck, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information Collected

Beat The Deck may collect limited information necessary for gameplay functionality, account systems, leaderboards, security, moderation, analytics, and performance improvements.

Information You Provide

• Usernames submitted to the leaderboard
• Account login or registration information
• Messages submitted through contact or report forms
• Support or moderation requests

Gameplay Information

• Final scores
• Win/loss statistics
• Global streak records
• Card streak records
• Owned cosmetic items or skins
• Equipped cosmetic selections
• Coins, rewards, or progression data
• Session validation data
• Gameplay duration information

Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• General technical diagnostic information
• IP address information through server logs
• Pages visited and gameplay interactions
• Referral and performance information

2. Local Storage, Cookies, and Similar Technologies

Beat The Deck may use browser local storage, cookies, or similar technologies to improve user experience, maintain login sessions, remember preferences, and support gameplay systems.

These technologies may store:

• Saved usernames
• Theme preferences
• Gameplay-related settings
• Login session information
• Owned or equipped cosmetic items
• Temporary anti-abuse or security data

Most browsers allow cookies and local storage to be cleared or disabled through browser settings.

3. How Information Is Used

Information collected through Beat The Deck may be used to:

• Operate gameplay systems and leaderboards
• Maintain user accounts and login sessions
• Save cosmetic unlocks, progression, and preferences
• Validate score submissions
• Detect cheating, spam, fraud, or abuse
• Improve gameplay balance and performance
• Maintain website functionality and security
• Respond to support or moderation requests
• Analyze site traffic and usage trends
• Display advertisements or measure ad performance

4. Leaderboard Information

Usernames and gameplay statistics submitted to the leaderboard may be publicly visible on the website.

Users should avoid submitting personal or sensitive information as part of usernames or public profile content.

5. Third-Party Services

Beat The Deck may use third-party providers for services such as:

• Website hosting
• Analytics
• Advertising
• Performance monitoring
• Security and anti-abuse protection
• Content delivery or caching services

These third-party services may collect technical information according to their own privacy policies.

6. Analytics and Advertising

Beat The Deck may use analytics tools or advertising services to understand traffic patterns, improve gameplay experiences, or display advertisements.

Advertising providers may use cookies, identifiers, or similar technologies to personalize ads, limit repetitive ads, and measure advertising effectiveness.

Some third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on previous visits to this website or other websites.

Users may be able to manage advertising personalization through browser settings or third-party advertising controls.

7. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to help protect stored information from unauthorized access, abuse, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no online service or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

Gameplay data, leaderboard entries, account information, and technical logs may be retained for operational, security, moderation, or statistical purposes.

Information may be removed, anonymized, or deleted periodically at the discretion of the website operator.

9. Children's Privacy

Beat The Deck is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

The website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old.

If you believe information from a child has been submitted, please use the contact page to request removal.

10. International Users

By using Beat The Deck, you understand that information may be processed or stored in countries where hosting providers or services operate.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your region or local laws, you may have rights related to:

• Requesting access to stored information
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of submitted information
• Objecting to certain types of data processing
• Requesting limitation of certain processing activities

Requests may be submitted through the website contact page.

12. External Links

Beat The Deck may contain links to third-party websites or services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to external websites, and users should review the privacy policies of those services separately.

13. Changes To This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, legal requirements, or operational practices.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

14. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please use the website contact page.