Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Niddick, we automatically collect:

• Player UUID (a unique identifier we generate for you)
• Game scores and statistics
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Gameplay timestamps

1.2 Information You Provide

You may optionally provide:

• Custom player name
• Contact information (if you use our contact form)
• Feedback and messages

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Game Functionality: To save your scores, track progress, and maintain leaderboards
• Player Identification: To recognize returning players and maintain game continuity
• Analytics: To understand how players use our game and improve the experience
• Security: To prevent cheating, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Local Storage

Niddick uses cookies and browser localStorage to:

• Remember your player profile
• Maintain your session
• Store game preferences

Cookie Duration: Player cookies are set to expire after one year. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings, but this will reset your player profile.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Public Leaderboards: Your player name and scores are publicly visible on leaderboards
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Service Providers: With hosting providers who help us operate the game (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure database storage with encrypted connections
• Password hashing using industry-standard bcrypt
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Restricted access to personal data
• Secure session management

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your player name
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us with your Player ID.

7. Children's Privacy

Niddick is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the game service and maintain leaderboards. Specifically:

• Player profiles: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion
• Game scores: Indefinitely to maintain historical leaderboards
• Logs: 90 days, then automatically deleted
• Contact messages: 1 year, then deleted

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: hello@niddick.com
• Contact Form: Visit our contact page