Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address - For account identification and communication
• Display name - For in-game identification
• Hashed password - For secure authentication
• Premium status - To manage your access to premium content

1.2 Payment Information

When you purchase premium content:

• Payment processing is handled by Paddle
• We do not store your credit card or payment details
• We only receive confirmation of successful payments
• Your Paddle customer ID is stored for premium status verification

1.3 Game Data

We may collect:

• Game statistics and progress
• Session information for authentication
• Technical data for troubleshooting and improvement

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the game service
• Authenticate your account and manage premium access
• Process payments for premium content
• Send important notifications about your account
• Improve the game through analytics and feedback
• Provide customer support when needed

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Password hashing using PHP password_hash()
• Secure session management with token-based authentication
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Database protection with prepared statements

3.2 Data Retention

We retain your information:

• Account data - Until you delete your account
• Session data - For 1 hour (auto-expiration)
• Payment records - As required for legal compliance

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with:

• Paddle - For payment processing only
• Service providers - Only as necessary for game operation
• Legal authorities - When required by law

5. Cookies and Local Storage

5.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Session management - Keeping you logged in
• Game preferences - Remembering your settings
• Security - Preventing unauthorized access

5.2 Local Storage

We use browser local storage for:

• Session tokens - For authentication
• Game preferences - Language and settings
• Premium status cache - For faster loading

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update your account information
• Delete your account and data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Request data portability of your information

7. Children's Privacy

Our game is suitable for all ages. For users under 13:

• We require parental consent for account creation
• We limit data collection to what's necessary for gameplay
• We do not use data for marketing purposes

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the game
• Sending email notifications for major changes
• Displaying notices in the game interface

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@impostergame.com
• Game: Imposter Game
• Response time: Within 30 days

Last updated: April 5, 2026